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Opening hours
Open year-round with seasonal variations.
How to get here
Location: Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
Parking: On-site parking available (free for Oak BCA Members)
Public transport: Buxton train station is a 15-minute walk away
What to expect
Poole’s Cavern – A guided or self-guided (see our bookings page for current availability) underground tour through stunning natural limestone formations
Buxton Country Park – Woodland walks, sculpture trails, and a walk to Solomon’s Temple for panoramic Peak District views
Café at the Cavern – Fresh, homemade food with indoor and outdoor seating
Gift Shop – Local gifts, souvenirs, and eco-friendly products
Accessibility
The main chamber of Poole’s Cavern is wheelchair accessible (100 metres from the entrance).
The remaining tour includes 28 steps.
Buxton Country Park trails can be steep and uneven.
Dog-friendly information
Dogs are welcome in the visitor centre, café, shop and on standard cavern tours.
Dogs must be on a lead in the park due to surrounding farmland with livestock.
What to bring
Wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing – the cave is a constant 7°C.
