Poole's Cavern

Green Lane, Buxton SK17 9DH, England

01298-26978

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Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Buxton

21 Reviews

Type: Caverns/ Caves

Owner description: Poole’s Cavern is the most spectacular natural cavern in the Peak District. Wonder at the amazing crystal formations which adorn the vast illuminated...... more » Owner description: Poole’s Cavern is the most spectacular natural cavern in the Peak District. Wonder at the amazing crystal formations which adorn the vast illuminated chambers on a one hour guided tour. Discover the home of the cave dwellers and learn about their lives in our new exhibition centre. Enjoy a tasty meal in the Cavern Café and explore the fossil and gemstone shop. Stroll through Buxton country park woodlands to the panoramic viewpoint of Solomon’s Temple.

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bambireland

ireland

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14 reviews

14 helpful votes

“worth a visit on the way to Solomons Temple”

Reviewed 16 January 2012

Went to Buxton for the day from Manchester. It is about 55 mins journey. Excellent little place. along the lines of Bath but much smaller. Nice journey out through the countryside and into the peak district. Pooles Cavern is on the way out from Buxton Pavillion towards Solomons Temple which is a walk that takes you up on a ridge... More

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al1670

Warrington, United Kingdom

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15 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Great staff good little day out”

Reviewed 11 January 2012

Very friendly and knowledgeable guides and it was a very interesting little attraction, possibly a little expensive entry but did enjoy ourselves. Also very handy for go ape if you wanted to make a full day of it. Absolutely gorgeous walking route to solomons temple as well. Highly reccomended More

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Emma N

York

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11 reviews

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“Poole Cavern”

Reviewed 6 January 2012

Guides knew everything about the place & were really informative. More

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BecP98

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3 reviews

4 helpful votes

“Great day out”

Reviewed 2 December 2011

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Make sure you check Voucher Cloud before you go - we got 2 for 1! It was great here ... so much fun and had a really interesting tour. More

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Aimes1980

Cheshire England

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14 reviews

15 helpful votes

“Very good for all ages”

Reviewed 21 November 2011

My party consisted of my husband my daughter 8 and me! We paid £19.95 for 1 child 1 student and 1 adult! Tha cave was very interesting and the guide was knowledgeable. My daughter loves history and we were just fascinated with the people who may have visited here especially the scrolling on the walls! Wear wellies and a coat... More

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Thank you for your review and kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to the cavern. We appreciate you comments about cost of entry and we do our best to keep the entry to an affordable level. We are a charitable heritage and conservation trust with our income helping to protect to underground and woodland landscape around Buxton for... More

PerfumePrincess

Burton on Trenbt

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5 reviews

6 helpful votes

“A Saturday afternoon visit”

Reviewed 16 November 2011

I love looking in the caverns of the peak district and this one didn't disappoint. You can spend a good day here as there are other places to visit around it e.g. Buxton Country Park and Go-ape. Car parking is £1 for 4 hrs or £2 all day. The cavern isn't the biggest in the world but, with the help... More

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VikingMen

Birmingham, UK

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29 reviews

69 helpful votes

“Interesting and beautiful cave”

Reviewed 15 November 2011

Here's a good chance to see inside a big cave in comfort and with plenty of lighting. The formations in the cave like the stalactites and stalagmites are interesting and there were interesting patterns on the walls. The guide was good as well. It was a bit expensive though as there's nothing really except the cave to see. Take strong... More

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Robs_Dad

Chichester, United Kingdom

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8 reviews

7 helpful votes

“Enjoyable and Informative”

Reviewed 28 October 2011

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We took our teenage son and his girlfriend to the cavern on a wet morning. Very interesting visit to the caves; the guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant and seemed to be enjoying her job and let everyone ask questions. The tour had about 12 people in it and they were leaving the cafe every 40 minutes or so. Car... More

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T-wiv-D

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6 reviews

1 helpful vote

“fascinating”

Reviewed 23 October 2011

very informative guided tour in an atmospheric cave. Good coffee in the cafe. More

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Seelo

Rugby, United Kingdom

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15 reviews

3 helpful votes

“Worth an hour if it's raining, guides are entertaining good access for all”

Reviewed 11 October 2011

It's cold in here! Wear something warm and be prepared to be dripped upon. Access is easy for elderly and kids alike although not pushchairs. The guide was entertaining and happy to answer questions, there's an efficient and decent cafe at the entrance as well as a toddlers play area to occupy them while you wait for the next tour. More

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