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Open year-round with seasonal variations.

April – September
9:45am – 5:00pm Daily
 
October – March
(excluding December School Holidays & February Half-Term)
9:45am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (Café will close at 3.30pm)
9:45am – 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday (Café will close at 3.30pm)
*Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

*Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre, Cavern Tours, Car Park, Gift Shop and Café will be closed on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Location: Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH.

Parking: Our car park operates a pay & display system (parking is free for Blue Badge holders and BCA Oak Members).

Public transport: Buxton train station is a 15-minute walk away.

Guided cave tours: 45-minute guided tours run throughout the day. Self-guided tours are available at selected times. See our bookings page for our current availability

Advance booking: Recommended, especially during peak times

Gift cards: Can be purchased online here

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

Visitor Centre, Shop, Café & Car Park

• Hearing loop in key places.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Designated disabled parking.
• Fully accessible disabled toilet.
• Soft set cutlery available in the Café.
• Sensory bags available for hire.

Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park

• The main chamber of Poole’s Cavern is wheelchair accessible (100 metres from the entrance).
• The remaining tour includes 28 steps.
• The cave is lit by LED lighting throughout. Please note that lighting levels may vary in different areas of the cave and in different sections on the path.
• The cave is a constant 7°C all year round. Please wear appropriate warm clothing and footwear.
• Buxton Country Park trails can be steep and uneven.

• Wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing – the cave is a constant 7°C.
• A carrier is recommended for toddlers and infants.
• For dogs – bring a short lead and waste bags.
• A torch can be useful for Self-Guided Tours.

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.