An evening of caving, fireworks and live music took place in Cheddar last week.

Weston Mercury: Cheddar Hockey Club with their bottle lucky dip at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCheddar Hockey Club with their bottle lucky dip at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Festive Night was held in candlelit venues across the village.

The event began with a carol service at St Andrew’s Church, with villagers then flooding onto the streets for an evening of festive treats and shopping.

There were a variety of stalls selling the unsual Christmas gifts, and shoppers were invited to indulge in a selection of seasonal refreshments.

Cheddar Youth Trust held a hog roast at The Bath Arms, and mince pies and mulled wine were served around the village.

Weston Mercury: Kings of Wessex students with their 'Big Pitch' ideas at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONKings of Wessex students with their 'Big Pitch' ideas at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The lower gorge was beautifully illuminated, and much of the village was decked out with lights and Christmas trees.

Cheddar’s caves were explored by candlelight, while live music was performed on the Costa patio.

Weston Mercury: Shoppers window shopping at the Old Rowlands Christmas Gift Shop at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONShoppers window shopping at the Old Rowlands Christmas Gift Shop at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The Salvation Army Band at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe Salvation Army Band at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Kings of Wessex students with their 'Big Pitch' ideas at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONKings of Wessex students with their 'Big Pitch' ideas at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company staff at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCheddar Gorge Cheese Company staff at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The Bouquet Flower Shop display at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe Bouquet Flower Shop display at Cheddar Festive Night. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: An evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAn evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: An evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAn evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: An evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAn evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: An evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAn evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: An evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAn evening of fireworks, caving and live music took place in Cheddar. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)