Buxton Civic Association Launches New Poole’s Cavern App and Audio Tour
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Buxton Civic Association (BCA) is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Poole’s Cavern app, featuring an immersive audio tour experience, available from 15th April 2026.
The new app introduces an engaging way for visitors to explore the historic limestone cave, allowing them to discover its fascinating geology, history, and stories at their own pace. The app is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, making it easy for visitors to access the experience before or during their visit. Alongside the digital launch, visitors will also benefit from newly installed illuminated interpretation panels within the cavern, enhancing the experience and bringing key features of the cave to life.
The initiative aims to broaden the appeal of Poole’s Cavern, attracting new and more diverse audiences while enriching the visit for returning guests. By combining innovative digital storytelling with improved on-site interpretation, BCA hopes to create a more flexible and accessible visitor experience.
Dr Rachael Cooksey, BCA Transition Projects Manager and project leader, who wrote the interpretation and audio tour content, said:
“This project has been an exciting opportunity to reimagine how visitors experience Poole’s Cavern. The new audio tour allows us to share the cave’s incredible stories in a more personal and immersive way, while the updated interpretation helps highlight its unique geological and historical significance. We’re thrilled to be able to offer something that will appeal to both new visitors and those who have been coming here for years.”
Andrea Bowler, Head of Operations, added:
“We’re incredibly excited to launch the new app and interpretation panels as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the visitor experience at Poole’s Cavern. These additions allow us to reach wider audiences while continuing to deliver the high-quality experience we’re known for.”
The project has been made possible thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCA), administered by High Peak Borough Council.
Visitors can find out more about the new audio tour by visiting:
https://buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk/pooles-cavern/
Guided tours will continue to be available, remaining an important part of the cavern’s long-standing history as a showcave and one of the region’s leading tourist attractions.
