Buxton Country Park

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(2.1K) · Park in Buxton, United Kingdom
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Poole’s Cavern is the most spectacular natural cavern in the Peak District. The cavern is famous for the spectacular and unique crystal formations …

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Jan 12, 2025
Our tour guide was Riley. He was great with us all. Very upbeat and jolly. He was enthusiastic when telling us the history and information behind it all. Our experience was very good Thankyou. Full review by Nic S
Dec 2, 2024
We had an excellent tour over the caves. The guide was brilliant, proving us with geological and historical information, as well as many tales and local legends, in an interesting and engaging manner… Full review by Traveler25082642097
Nov 28, 2024
Interesting tour, knowledgeable, entertaining guide. Nice walk after up to Solomon's Temple. LOVELY scones in the cafe!! Full review by EccyBunn
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Questions & answers

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What is the latest in advance it would be ok to book in for November time? Not sure how busy this gets, I'd like to …
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What is the latest in advance it would be ok to book in for November time? Not sure how busy this gets, I'd like to wait to see what the weather is doing first, but if I need to book far in advance I'll just take a gamble
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I booked the same morning. We visited Sunday 17th and it was very quiet. It’s fine to go when the weather isn’t good, it means the stream that’s running through the caves will be more active
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Answer by Laura S · Sep 17, 2023
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Is the trail pram friendly?
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Hi. Nope. From what I remember you have to leave prams and push chairs at the centre and carry any little ones.
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Is there anywhere to securely lock up our cycles to visit the cavern and country park
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I don't think there was a place to store bicycles that I noticed but if you asked the staff or phoned them before you go I am sure they would be able to help you. They were really good and …
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I don't think there was a place to store bicycles that I noticed but if you asked the staff or phoned them before you go I am sure they would be able to help you. They were really good and may have somewhere in the back to store them. Sorry I cannot be of any more help.
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Answer by · Aug 15, 2020
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During current situation are the caves still open?
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Hi, Poole's Cavern has reopened this week to visitors. book online tours only from our website
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Can we bring a dog into the cave?
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No. My husband walked our Westie dog in the adjacent park while I went into the caves with my daughter and family. We all met up in the café for coffee and cakes where the dog …
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No. My husband walked our Westie dog in the adjacent park while I went into the caves with my daughter and family. We all met up in the café for coffee and cakes where the dog was allowed.
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How accessible is the cavern?
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There are dedicated car parking bays for blue badge holders and level access through the visitor centre. Toilet facilities are fully accessible.
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