Somerset provides a wealth of tourist attractions, and so is a popular destination for family holidays, but one that has drawn attention for centuries is that of the Wookey Hole Caves.
The village of Wookey Hole itself is a small and quiet place, and is completely overshadowed by the popularity of the caves, which were formed by the River Axe cutting through the limestone hills of the area.
In the caves themselves, visitors can see a subterranean lake, as well as the famous Witch of Wookey Hole. The witch is, in actual fact, a stalagmite, but the human shape of it has given rise to an old English legend that a witch lived in the caves and cursed young lovers so that their relationships would fall apart. She did this as she had been jilted herself and was, presumably, bitter.
The man of one such couple became a monk, and tracked her down to enact his revenge. He followed her to the cave where she hid in a dark corner, hoping to avoid or trap him. The monk, however, knew better than to go stumbling out of the light, and so blessed some water, splashing it into the dark areas. The witch was hit with this water and instantly turned to stone, and has remained there ever since.
In addition to this, the old paper mill and other caves nearby make this area great to explore on a camping holiday.