Description: Enter an Ancient Underground Wonderland in the Heart of the Peak District National Park.
Your guide will explain how miners in the 1750's constructed a tunnel using only hand tools to reach the Blue John Stone deposits inside the hill. You will see veins of Blue John Stone across the cave roof, and 'The Pillar', the largest piece ever found. Your guide will point out fossils in the limestone rock which formed the hillside above you 330 million years ago.
You enter the mysterious Witch's Cave where even richer deposits of Blue John Stone are revealed. The guided tour descends even deeper into the hill where you will experience the wonder of underground limestone cave formations. Multi-coloured flowstone adorns the walls of Aladdin's Cave. Stalactites and stalagmites decorate Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is 'The Stork', standing on one leg!
During your tour the guide will explain where Blue John Stone came from, how rushing water made the Treak Cliff caverns, and how stalactites are formed. Back on the outside, you can enjoy tea and coffee made from water collected inside the cavern, or browse in our shop where there is a selection of jewellery and ornaments made from Blue John Stone.
2012 Admission Prices
Adult £8.75
Child £4.75
Concession £7.75
Family Ticket £25.00
Additional Children £4.00
Under 5's are free
School Admission Prices for 2012
Primary £3.85
Secondary £4.00
6th Form £5.95
College / University £6.95
1 free teacher with every 10 students
Additional adults £4 each
For Group Rates please contact us on 01433 620571
Treak Cliff Cavern is of international fame and geological importance. It has been a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for many years and by agreement with English Nature all the Blue John Stone deposits on the visitor route are preserved. However, Blue John Stone is regularly mined in Treak Cliff Cavern, from areas not seen by visitors. This is then crafted into fine jewellery, small bowls, ornaments and other decorative items.
GIFT SHOP
The Castleton Gift Shop on the main road through the village, stocks a complete range of Hand Made 9ct Gold and Sterling Silver Blue John Jewellery along with Pilgrim Jewellery and other silver jewellery. We also stock Royal Crown Derby and Royal Doulton.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Looking for somewhere different for your child’s birthday party? Here at Treak Cliff Cavern we have just what you looking for.
The Package Includes; A tour of the Cavern, Party bags, Decorated party room and Polish your own Blue John Stone activity.
Prices
Children - £7.00 per child
Adults - £3.50 per adult
SPECIAL OFFER - 1 Adult free with every 10 children
Advance booking is essential – visit the Treak Cliff Cavern website or call 01433 621 487 to check availability
2011 EVENTS
Christmas Eve Saturday 24th December 2011 11:30am & 2pm
2012 Events
Polishing Your Own Blue John Stone
Sat 31st March - Sun 15th April
Sat 2nd June - Sun 10th June
Sat 21st July - Sun 2nd Sept
Sat 20th Oct - Sun 28th Oct
Celebrate your Birthday underground
Treak Cliff Cavern tour, stone polishing, party bags and decorated room
Anytime, Bookings only
East Egg Hunt
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April
Come and hunt for eggs and look out for the Easter Bunny inside the cavern
Carols by Candelight
Sat 8th and Sun 9th December
Sat 15th and Sun 16th December
Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd December
Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only booked and paid for in advance.
Enquiries & tickets call 01433 621487
All dates are correct at time of printing byt may be subject to change
Admission by pre-booked tickets only – Call 01433 621 487 to book
Adults - £8.75
Children - £5.00
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