Book tickets
Book your tickets or purchase gift cards online for our tours and experiences!
Opening hours
Open year-round with seasonal variations.
April – October
9:45am – 5:00pm Daily
November – March
(excluding February Half-Term & December Half-Term)
9:45am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday
9:45am – 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday
*Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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
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
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.
What to bring
Wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing – the cave is a constant 7°C.
