Poole's Cavern
Above ground complete your day and take a stroll through Buxton Country Park, 100 acres of beautiful sheltered woodland, to Solomon’s Temple viewpoint with commanding views of the Peak District from the summit of Grin Low at 1400 feet above sea level. For the more adventurous have a go at swinging through the tree tops on Our Go Ape high wire adventure course the only one of its kind in the Peak District.
Our brand new visitor centre and cavern café offers tasty meals, drinks and snacks. Relax and watch the bird feeders and squirrels with a fairtraide coffee and home made cake. Or enjoy a hot bite from our daily specials board. Small plates and childrens menus are also on offer.baby food and bottles can also be warmed on request. There is also new children’s play area and picnic area
Our new Stalactite Rock shop has an amazing collection of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils and jewellery from around the world. Come along to see our new Hidden world exhibition and discover how the Peak District would have looked 350 million years ago.
We have toilets in the Cavern visitor centre with nappy changing facilities,and disabled access.
The cavern visit is suitable for babies in pushchairs or prams. tHere are 13 steps up and 13 down along the cave path which are wide and easily managed with a buggy. tHere are baby changing facilities in the toilets.
We are half a mile from Buxton town centre on Green Lane just off the A515 and A53. Follow the brown signs to Poole's Cavern or for Sat Nav. our postcode is SK17 9DH
To make the most of your cavern tour make sure that you bring something warm to wear for everyone in the cavern. The cavern is always 7c and can drip with water (it makes the crystals grow). The cavern never floods but a river does flow through the cave. Its a great place to visit on a rainy day.
If you've had fun on your family day out to Poole's Cavern, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9DH
Telephone: 01298 26978
Adults £8.00, Child £4.75, Family (2+2/3)£23.00 Opening Times: Daily 9.30 to 5 pm March to November. Winter openings at weekends, check website for full degttails
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