Take a Journey...
...beneath the earth with enthusiastic guides, explore the vast limestone caverns see how crystal stalactites have lined the chambers over millions of years. Stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a panoramic Peak District hilltop viewpoint.
Poole’s Cavern is open daily with tours throughout the day. All tours are with our guides on a 45-minute journey through the magnificent underground passages, rich in stalactite and stalagmite formations, legend and history.
More information on our Opening and Pricing page, or explore a virtual tour of the cave.
We hope to see you soon.
Poole's Cavern
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A natural wonder of the Peak District
Winter Opening Times:
(November-Easter) 10-3pm. Centre closes at 4pm.
Summer Opening Times:
(Easter-November) 9:30-4pm. Centre closes at 5pm.
Please book tours online. Tour times may vary.
Check our bookings for availability.
Our cafe has a wide range of delicious produce including daily specials, light snacks and fair-trade coffee.
The cavern exhibition at the visitor centre covers our extensive history and our rock & gift shop has a wide range of fossils, gemstones and jewellery on offer.
We have a park and picnic area, stroll through beautiful woodland trails to the hilltops where the vantage point known locally as Solomon's Temple stands.
We also boast one of Go Ape's highest adventure courses, with zip wires, aerial walkways and much more.
From pre-school to PHD, Poole's Cavern has it all for an educational, fun and stimulating experience.
Find out more about our tailored tours, teacher's resource packs, cost and travel arrangements on our visit us page.
Visitor Information & Facilities
Poole's Cavern, Go Ape and Buxton County Park are all accessed from Green Lane. The facilities here include:
Car Park
Shop
Go Ape
Public Toilets
Cafe
Visitor Centre
Picnic Areas
Woodland Sculpture Trails
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 7°C, so please dress accordingly if you plan on visiting for a tour.
Download our self-guided cavern walk through material.
Please download these files before entering the cavern as there is no WIFI or internet signal underground.
