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Poole’s Cavern & Country Park

Type:Cave

Poole’s Cavern Visitor’s Centre, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH

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Discover Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s Hidden Wonder!

From the cavern tour to the visitor centre and café, we’ve designed our facilities and tours to be inclusive and accommodating. Wheelchair users can explore up to the main cavern chamber, which is 100 metres/300ft long, with no steps. The remaining path includes 28 steps (14 up, 14 down) leading to the final chamber, which is 300 metres/1000ft from the entrance. Staff are trained to provide assistance – please notify us in advance if you have any additional requirements.

For visitors with additional sensory or mobility needs, we run SEN Guided Tours at selected times throughout the year. Contact us for the latest availability and more information.

What to expect on SEN Tours:

- Maximum lighting: No “blackout” or UV effects used during the tour

- Interactive features: Opportunities to handle fossils, replica tools, and calcite formations

- Small groups: Limited to 12 participants for a calm, comfortable experience

- Carer support: Each standard entry includes one free carer ticket.

- Service dogs are welcome, but this tour is otherwise not dog-friendly

We look forward to seeing you soon! Please contact us for the latest availability and more information.

Additional information.

Wheelchairs can be booked online here - www.poolescavern.co.uk
There are no more than 28 steps and less than 10 steps at any one time.
The cave is a cool 7 degrees Celsius, so don’t forget your coat.
The cave is lit with an LED light display and the tour involves a blackout, so customers can experience complete darkness.
We are now a dog friendly attraction. All Standard Guided Tours are dog friendly. All well-behaved dogs must be on a short lead. Full T&Cs on our website. Please note dogs may not be allowed on special events. 
Tours are by pre-booking. Please bring your QR Code to the front desk upon arrival: www.poolescavern.co.uk

Guide Prices

For Admission Prices please check our website. For groups more than 15 people or special requirements please call us on 01298 26978 to book.

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Facilities

BUILDING ENTRANCE

  • Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift. 

Catering

  • Café
  • Picnic area

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

GENERAL

  • Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.   
  • Designated quiet space or room: A designated quiet space or room is available. 
  • Designated quiet times: Designated quiet times, during which noise levels are reduced to meet the needs of people with sensory sensitivities e.g. autistic visitors, are available. 
  • Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. 

PARKING

  • Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
  • Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance. 

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Cash Accepted
  • Groups Accepted

RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR

  • Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.  

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group Discount

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Poole's Cavern is a 20 minute uphill walk from Buxton Railway Station and Bus Station. From the Crescent and Tourist Information Centre follow Broad Walk and Temple Road to Green Lane and The Cavern. By road follow the brown tourist signs from A6, A515 or A53 to Green Lane. Pay and display car park for 80 vehicles priced at £2.00 for 4 hours, or £3.00 all day. Level access to visitor centre. There is no public transport bus route direct to Poole's Cavern. The nearest railway station is Buxton, which is 1 mile away.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

* We are open 7 days a week, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For the latest tour times please see our website, www.poolescavern.co.uk

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