Guided Tour of Poole's Cavern

Poole's Cavern is a family friendly, dog friendly, all weather, accessible experience.

Explore the vast limestone caverns and see how crystal Stalactites and Stalagmites have lined the chambers over millions of years. Experience complete darkness and see our Poached Eggs glow under UV Light.

Why not combine your cavern visit with a walk through our woodland Country Park to Grin Low viewpoint, lunch at the cavern cafe or time to explore the town of Buxton Spa.

Cavern tours are led by a guide at all times. The Cavern tour is approximately 45 minutes underground. The temperature underground is a constant 7° centigrade, 44 Fahrenheit. There are 28 steps in the cavern, no more than 11 in one place. Please note that we do experience darkness at the end of the tour, please let your guide know if you are uncomfortable with this and we will ensure you are not part of this. We suggest the use of child carriers over pushchairs for the best experience due to the steps and narrow passageways. Pushchairs can be left at your own risk at our cave entrance. There are just two low points. One located at the entrance and one located by the first set of steps. Both low points are clearly marked with 'Mind Your Head' signs. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on any Poole's Cavern Standard Guided Tour on a short lead, ( please purchase one Dog ticket per dog ) Please note each tour is limited to no more than 6 dogs. Carer tickets are for registered carers accompanying a paying visitor; Carer cards or proof must be shown on arrival.

Our enthusiastic guides will escort you through the beautiful underground world of Poole’s Cavern at a relaxed pace to enjoy this ‘Wonder of the Peak District’, telling of local folklore, history and geological formations.

If you have any additional requirements or questions please call 01298 26978 before booking. We also offer SEN tours; first Saturday of the month. Wheelchair users can access around 1/3 of the cavern tour and are welcome on this shortened tour free of charge. If wheelchairs would like to progress further, they must arrange a site visit and present a risk assessment prior to booking.