Book tickets

Book your tickets or purchase gift cards online for our tours and experiences!

Opening hours

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 (Cafe will close at 3.30pm)
9:45am – 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday (Cafe will close at 3.30pm)
*Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

How to get here

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.

Booking & Tickets

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

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

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.

What to bring

  • 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.

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.