Discover Peak District Caves & Caverns
The Peak District is home to some of the most spectacular caves and caverns in the UK. From the famous show caves of Castleton to the natural wonder of Thor’s Cave and the underground world of Poole’s Cavern in Buxton, there is a subterranean adventure waiting for every visitor.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Buxton
Buxton is home to Poole’s Cavern, a beautiful show cave formed naturally out of limestone rock over 2 million years ago.
Castleton
Castleton is the jewel of the Hope Valley, famous for its four show caves: Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern.
Grindon
Grindon offers access to Thor’s Cave via a footpath from the village down to the River Manifold and up to the cave.
Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath offers access to the Heights of Abraham with its fascinating fossil caverns and guided tours through underground chambers.
Wetton
Wetton is the gateway to Thor’s Cave, a magnificent natural cavern set in a steep limestone crag with evidence of Stone Age occupation.
Explore More
Discover more towns and villages across the Peak District by county:
Cheshire | Derbyshire | Staffordshire | Yorkshire
For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide and plan your adventure.