One of London's most famous historical attractions
The caves have hundreds of years of history behind them and you can learn about everything from the Saxons to the Romans, The Victorians, smuggling, The Blitz and more!
Chislehurst Caves
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About Chislehurst Caves
Explorers listen up! We have a new mission for you... and it's underground... *gulps*. Head beneath the surface and enter one of London's most famous historical attractions, Chislehurst Caves, and uncover hundreds of years of history dating back to the Victorian era... You'll cover all kinds of topics from the druids to the Saxons and the Romans. You'll also dive into darker topics like smuggling and murder...
Birthday Cave Tours
If you've got family members who love experience all things out-of-the-ordinary then throw a birthday party in the cave! There are two birthday packages to choose from.
Cave tours have been going since the Victorian era!
Cave tours have been open to the public since 1900 in which Victorian guides took guests on a journey through London's exciting past...
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Regular Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00
The Caves & Café are open from Wednesday to Sunday and every day during local School Holidays (except at Christmas and the New Year). Tours leave every hour on the hour, the first is at 10am and the last at 4pm. The tours last for 45/50 minutes.
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Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst Caves, Old Hill, London, Greater London, BR7 5NL, England
Tel: 02084673264
Last updated: 08:49 15/10/2026