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Kents Cavern

Ilsham Rd, Torquay TQ1 2JF, England
44 1803 294059
Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Torquay
4.5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Bracknell, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I personally really enjoyed going to Kents Cavern. You are taken round by a guide so you learn lots of interesting things. Nice cafe there. More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

More than just a hole in the ground! the staff make the history come alive but beware when they switch off the light. Yes you still have your eyes open but you cannot see anything. More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Oh yes we certainly switch off the lights - and that's probably what everyone remembers. Its the second most popular question - do you still switch the lights off?!! What's the first most popular question? Why is it called Kents Cavern? More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We stayed in Torquay for 4nights Mon-Fri. We visited this on the Thursday and it blew; Paignton Zoo, Paignton itself, Brixham and everything else we did during the 3 days before. Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant sights. Guide with great knowledge. Great for all ages. Must see! More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Well that's a very nice thing to say about us - the best thing you did in your three days on the English Riviera. Many thanks for the review and for the 5 stars. Much appreciated More

London
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A nice morning out and Terry the tour man was very funny, not for under 5's as it is a little long and did think it to be along the lines of Wookey hole or Chadder caves, still one to go back to.... More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Very nice review - many thanks indeed for taking the time to put this up on TA. Terry is chuffed with your comment about him. More

Walsall, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

nice place to visit, very informative and good price, kids enjoyed it, well worth a visit, see my full review and photos at http://www.kevinsimon.co.uk/?p=2854 More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Many thanks for not only posting such a nice review on TA but for your excellent and informative blog about the visit. Very much appreciated. More

Exeter, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Kent cavern is a tourist attraction that should be on your must see list. I have been there myself as a tourist, and last weekend I took friends from overseas who were absolutely amazed. The cavern’s long history and the prehistorical evidence that has been recovered from it, is truly enormous! I truly recommend this attraction as it is for... More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you so very much for posting this wonderful review of Kents Cavern. It is very much appreciated More

Warrington, England
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The guide made our trip down the cavern really interesting and informative. He held everyone's attention, even engaging with the screaming kids! Very good and enjoyable. More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thanks for taking the time to write a review of your visit to Kents Cavern and for the comments. More

Plymouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Liked: good guide around caves. Would have been better for a map with more info to explain layout. Leaflets a bit superficial and uninforming More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Many thanks for the review. Your comments about a map are noted. There is a map in the guide book but it's an interesting idea to provide a separate map to explain the layout. Of course all tours are guided so visitors don't need one but I know exactly what you mean - always nice to know where you are.... More

London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This was a brilliant attraction. Amazing to see what natural wonders can be formed right under your feet and the tour guide was very good! More

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Nick Powe, Owner at Kents Cavern, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you very much for the 5 star review which we all very much appreciate. Very pleased you found the whole experience so interesting. More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

worth a visit but the cafe was closing well before the time stated More

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