Top 15 Most Beautiful Caves in the United Kingdom

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  1. Peak Cavern, located in Castleton, is the biggest cave system in the Peak District, with the cave's main entrance claiming to be the largest cave entry in England. Peak Cavern, often known as the "Devil's Arse" because of the flatulent sounds it makes as floodwaters drain away, is easily accessible and perfect for kids.


    Listen to the Orchestra Gallery's acoustics in the Great cave, then proceed via Pluto's dining room into the Devil's cellar and catch the water flow at Roger Rain's residence. To get the most out of the cave, take a guided tour or purchase a combination ticket that includes a visit to the Speedwell.


    Address:
    Peak Cavern Rd, Hope Valley S33 8WS, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    April - October, daily 10am - 5pm. November - March, weekends 10am - 5pm & during the weekdays 11am - 2pm.
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    Photo: Let's Go with the Children
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    Photo: Buxton Advertiser

  2. Ranking the second place on our list of the most beautiful caves in the United Kingdom is Chislehurst Caves. Chislehurst Caves are a network of man-made tunnels beneath the suburbs of Bromley in South East London, originally excavated as chalk and flint mines. The 35-kilometer-long Chislehurst Caves, first opened to the public as a show attraction in the twentieth century, quickly became a famous tourist destination.


    Chislehurst has been used for a variety of reasons over the years. It was used to store munitions during World War I and to shelter 15,000 civilians from air attacks during World War II. Chislehurst Caves was also a prominent concert venue in the 1960s, with David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Status Quo performing there. Chislehurst Caverns is one of England's top caves, with only guided visits available.


    Address: Caveside Cl, Old Hill, Chislehurst BR7 5NL, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    10am - 4pm, every Wednesday - Sunday and during the bank holidays.

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    Photo: chislehurst-caves.co.uk
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    Photo: Secret London
  3. The Three Counties System is a network of interconnecting limestone cave systems encompassing the northern English counties of Cumbria, Lancashire, and North Yorkshire. The Three Counties System is a renowned cave system that is exceedingly complicated in nature. It is the longest cave system in the UK and the twenty-seventh longest in the globe.


    The Three Counties System was formed naturally when water cut through the carboniferous limestone rocks, and it is divided into parts that aid in linking with surrounding caverns. It's nearly impossible to visit all of the cave areas, so start with one.


    Address: Northern Dales, North-west England.
    Timings:
    Seek the advice of the concerned officials from where you are entering.

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    Photo: Wikipedia
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    Photo: Darkness Below
  4. Ingleborough - Gaping Gill is a well-known natural cave in England and one of the top underground attractions in Britain, formed by the action of the torrent Fell Beck, which flows from the edge of the Yorkshire Dales' second tallest peak, Ingleborough. Gaping Gill is a site that may be reached by skilled potholers. It holds the distinction for being England's highest unbroken waterfall and the largest underground chamber that is naturally accessible to the surface.


    The general public, who get a chance to tour the magnificent cave using a winch by Bradford Potholing Club in May and Craven Pothole Club in August, typically perceive a 360-foot descend as a journey through the center of the Earth.


    Address: Clapdale Dr LA2, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open to the general public only twice a year, on May and August.

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    Photo: Wikipedia
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    Photo: Liverpool Echo
  5. The Dover Castle's Underground Hospital is a section of the 11th-century Dover Castle. The cave deserves to be one of the most beautiful caves in the United Kingdom that's worth to visit. Originally used to shelter troops during Napoleonic times and as an air raid shelter during World War II, the site was transformed into an underground hospital in the 1940s to serve as a Medical Dressing Station for injured troops.


    Visitors today receive a one-of-a-kind experience when they visit the Underground Hospital Cave, which smells and sounds just like a hospital and features fascinating audio-visual elements. The Underground Hospital in Dover offers a very unique and unforgettable experience, and is undoubtedly one of England's best caves to visit.


    Address: Castle Hill Rd, Dover CT16 1HU, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Look into the official website of Dover Castle for the timings, as they are subject to change.

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    Photo: English Heritage
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    Photo: ABC
  6. In Buckinghamshire, England, Hellfire Caves (also known as West Wycombe Caves) is a maze of man-made chalk and flint caverns. Hellfire Caves was excavated between 1748 and 1752 for Francis Dashwood, co-founder of the Hellfire Club and founder of the Dilettanti Society.


    It is believed to be a meeting spot for a variety of activities and is one of England's greatest tourist caves. It includes a massive Entrance Hall, Franklin's Cave, Banqueting Hall, a subterranean river known as The Styx, the Inner Temple, Circle, Triangle, and Miner's Cave, as well as a subterranean river known as The Styx. Hellfire Caves is dark and eerie in every sense of the word, yet it also allows filming for a fee. If you want to take your kids to see this cave, I recommend going during Halloween. The cave is at its most beautiful at this time.


    Address: Church Ln, West Wycombe, High Wycombe HP14 3AH, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    During the Summer, every day from 11am - 5.30pm. During the Winters, the cave is open only on the weekends, 11am - Dusk.

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    Photo: ianVisits
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    Photo: Atlas Obscura
  7. White Scar Cave is the longest show cave in England, stretching 6.5 kilometers across North Yorkshire under Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National Park's Chapel-le-Dale valley.


    White Scar Caves were discovered by two geologists in 1923 and are now visited by people from all over the world. Explore the vast Battlefield cavern and see the famed Judge's Head stalagmite, as well as the cave's underground streams and waterfalls. White Scar Caves also features a cafe and a shop, which is unusual.


    Address: White Scar Cave, Ingleton, Carnforth LA6 3AW, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    During the Summer, 1st February - 6th November, daily 10am - 4pm. During the Winter, 7th November - 31st January, weekends 10am - 4pm.

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    Photo: Let's Go with the Children
    Photo:  Let's Go with the Children
    Photo: Let's Go with the Children
  8. Gough's Cave is a portion of the famed Cheddar Gorge, which is located in Cheddar, Somerset, England, on the Mendip Hills. The vistas in Gough's Cave, which are made up of a variety of enormous chambers and rock formations, are very breathtaking, and it is home to Cheddar Yeo, England's longest subterranean river system. Explore the ancient Gough's Cave, which is claimed to have been formed 500,000 years ago, and see how the natural beauty of the cave comes to life under the lights. Be sure to listen to the audio guide during the tour, as it will only add to the experience.


    When you visit Gough's Cave, one of England's most famous water caves, don't forget to catch the Black Cat of Cheddar (a shadow cast in the figure of a cat) and stow a box of aged Cheddar cheese.

    Address:
    Cheddar BS27 3QF, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open every day, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. During July & August, daily 10am - 5pm. And the rest of the year, 10.30am - 5pm.
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    Photo: TrekEarth
  9. Blue John Cavern in the Peak District is one of four show caverns in Derbyshire, England, named after the semi-precious mineral 'Blue John.' Blue John Cavern, regarded as one of England's greatest caves, is well-lit by artificial lights and the caverns are breathtaking. The tour within the Blue John Caren, which is led by an experienced miner, is quite intriguing and informative.


    After you've finished touring the cave, stop by the cave's craft shop, which is known for its superb craftsmanship, and pick up one of the Blue John Cavern's ornaments, which include bowls, eggs, jewelry, and goblets.


    Address: Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WA, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open every day, except for Christmas and New year. During the Summer, daily 9.30am - 5.30pm. During the Winter, 9.30am - Dusk.

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  10. Kent's Cavern is a prominent cave system in England and one of Europe's most important stone age sites. Kent's Cavern is notable for its geographical and archeological aspects, and it dates back to ancient times, protecting our forefathers from harsh weather and Ice Age predators.


    Only guided tours are available within the cave, and as you walk through the cavern, you'll be surrounded by 400 million-year-old rocks, stalagmites, and stalactites that are completely enthralling. Kent's Cavern is a family-friendly attraction with a restaurant and cafe.


    Address: 91 Ilsham Rd, Torquay TQ1 2JF, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open every day of the year, except for Christmas. During the Summer, the tours operate regularly between 10.30am and 4pm. During the Winter, the cave tours are at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm.

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    Photo: Tripadvisor
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    Photo: Visit Devon
  11. Clearwell Caves is a natural cave system in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, built some 330 million years ago by the action of underground streams. Clearwell Caves, which have been mined for iron ore and ochre since the Roman era, is now a working mining museum featuring a variety of activities. Explore the incredibly magnificent Clearwell Caves, which has a lot to offer with its fascinating and interesting history, and keep an eye out for bats!


    With all its features, the cave is definitely worth to visit among others on the list of most beautiful caves in the United Kingdom.


    Address: The Rocks, Coleford GL16 8JR, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open every day from February to October, 10am - 5pm.

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    Photo: Wookey Hole
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    Photo: Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  12. Set in one of England's most gorgeous and mysterious locations. Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset are a collection of limestone caverns that humans exploited for roughly 45,000 years throughout the paleolithic era. Wookey Hole Caves is a well-known tourist destination in England that has a cave museum, 4D theater, Sci-Fi circus, Wookey Witch, Mystic Fairy Garden, Valley of the Dinosaurs, and many more attractions, making it a great place to visit with your family, especially children.


    Address: The Mill, High St, Wells BA5 1BB, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    April - October, daily from 10am - 5pm & November - March, daily from 10am - 4pm. Closed during Christmas and Boxing Day. And operates only on the weekends during December and January.

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    Photo: Visit Bristol
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    Photo: Wookey Hole
  13. Giants Cave is a component of the Clifton Observatory and Giants Cave in Bristol, England. It is located in the St. Vincent's rocks. According to mythology, Giants Cave was formerly home to two giants: Goram and Ghyston, hence the name. The cave was originally a chapel in the year A.D. 305, and according to evidence discovered during excavation from Romano-British pottery, Giants Cave was also a haven of refuge at various points in history.


    Enjoy the stunning views of the suspension bridge and the River Avon from the cave, which is located above the Avon Gorge, and bring your cameras.


    Address: Clifton Observatory, Litfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LT.
    Timings:
    Monday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm.

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    Photo: Visit Bristol
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    Photo: Visit Bristol
  14. Reigate Caves, located in the Surrey town of Reigate, is easily accessible and only a short train ride from London. Reigate Caves, known for its caves that crisscross the town center, are mostly made of soft sandstones, and the excavations really aided in the construction of monuments and other elegant constructions.


    Reigate Caves is divided into two sections: the Baron's Cave and the Tunnel Road Caves. The Baron's Cave is the more interesting of the two. It is quite difficult to explore Baron's Cave if you have severe mobility limitations. Private tours of Reigate Caves are also available.


    Address: Tunnel Road, Reigate RH2 9AY, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Open only during the Summer, from May till October. For more information reach ReigateCaves

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    Photo: reigatecaves.org.uk
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  15. Beer Quarry Caves, located west of the village of Beer, Devon, is a man-made underground complex that is a major source of beer stone used in brewing in England. Take a tour of the awe-inspiring Beer Quarry Caves, which are accentuated by massive halls with vaulted roofs and pillars, and marvel at the stonemasons' meticulous details on the walls.


    The caves have a rich history as well, with the quarry being used as a hiding spot and a place of shelter. Visit Beer Quarry Caves to take a step back in time and get a closer look at Roman life.


    Address: Quarry Ln, Beer EX12 3AT, United Kingdom.
    Timings:
    Look into the official website of Berry Quarry Caves for the timings, as they are subject to change.

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    Photo: Visit Devon



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