Event
5th December 2026 - 24th December 2025
Carols by Candlelight at Treak Cliff Cavern
A unique Christmas experience for family and friends as you sing your favourite Carols in the Witch's Cave by candlelight to create a festive atmosphere.
About
5th December 2026 - 24th December 2025
Carols By Candlelight Events take place at weekends in December.
Our popular Piano Accordionist will provide unique accompaniment for familiar Christmas carols. A truly unique Christmas experience for family and friends.
Enter The Witch’s Cave which has been lit with thousands of fairy lights and candles to create a warm festive atmosphere. The festive singing which lasts for approximately one hour, with hot mulled wine and mince pies afterwards in the entrance seating area.
Children aged 4 and under are FREE and do not need to have tickets.
You can browse our shop for Christmas gifts with a choice Blue John jewellery and other items made in our onsite workshops, or choose rocks and minerals from all over the world!
Just a couple of things to bear in mind. Depending on the weather it can be very cold up here so please do dress for the weather and if its been raining leading up to your visit it may also be very wet in the cavern itself, check before you travel.
Booking is exclusively online.
- Singing begins at 2pm, but please aim to arrive from 1.30pm. There is a steep climb up to the cavern entrance area, and further up again to the candlelit chamber please arrive before the carol singing starts.
- There is NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
- Carol sheets are provided
- This is a standing only event
- Please note dogs are NOT allow in the cavern for the carol singing.
- If you have specific questions, please call us before booking, as no refunds can be given, due to the limited number of total tickets available.
DATES are
5-6th December
12-13th December
19-20th December
24th December
- NOTE Christmas Eve 24th December starts at 12 Noon. Please arrive for 11.00am for the guided tour or 11.45am for those not on the guided tour.
What's Included
🍴 Food - Mince Pie🥤
🥤 Drink - Mulled wine
🧰 Equipment - Carol sheets (please return after use)
- What you'll need
- 🧤 Warm Clothing - Temperature in the cave is 10 degrees.
- ☂️ Waterproofs - The cavern will be wet in some areas.
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