Reviews The Caves Cafe

It is an interesting place. Good historical value. The caves are really impressive, and think that it once was a venue for live music... and hosted the likes of Hendrix, beetles, and Led Zeppelin to name few; it's really impressive. The price is right... but I think they can create a longer tour and take us a little further into the caves.

It's definitely a little historic gem, meaning to visit for the longest time, only 30 mins drive from home, parking ample, reception staff, tour guides knowledgeable and bubbly. If you go as a group defo book in advance for a slot, I went by myself but got in smoothly. It's a marvel of history. Shame photos weren't allowed in the caves. As I noted and see on the reviews, plenty were taken! You do need to be able to take a couple for memory alone and show people, so the proprietors need to be more linent on this matter, I would say, to get the word out. I managed to get one but felt ever so guilty 😔, I don't really see the problem. I can understand about using flashes, but otherwise, why not, we live in a digital world. The caves are really impressive, and the venue for live music... and hosted the likes of Hendrix, beetles, and Led Zeppelin, to name a few; it's really impressive, Dr. who used it as a film set. I believe you can hire the spaces out. Tour was short (maybe do two types, with half an hour 45 mins extra), as I think it would have been nice to go into and through some of the other interiors of the cave. Defo photos should be allowed. There is a little theatre spot outside, which isn't advertised. They could specify a theatre show to do with the caves, era, etc. There is a walk at Hawkwood estate,(I didn't get to do as rained down, but could have planned ahead had i known - next time - if i come with my grown children?), and if the theatre had show times, people could come back after to see it, so making a real day of it utilising the space and time. The cafe is warming and well-earned warm soup from the caves which were cold. So if you go in autumn or winter wrap up. They even do birthday parties. To enter was reasonable £8 for the experience and knowledge, though at times the guide can not be heard at the back, so need to be upfront, but he was charming.

When going to this place, make sure you bring or wear warm clothing it gets really cold once you enter the cave It cost £8 it's best to book online just to make sure you get a place it roughly about 1 hour to 45 minutes to do the tour you are not permitted not to any photos or filming while the cave make sure you wear sensible footwear To protect your feet You are given an oil lamp to help you see the give you the effect of the mine /cave It's dark down their lots of different ways to get lost. The guide was good he was friendly & everyone felt at ease I would go again only I'd I could take photos the next best thing was the museum ,& cafe located in the building

Definitely worth a visit. Absolutely loved it. Only £8 entry and the tour guide Maria was fabulous. The history behind it is truly something. Lots to see and a lovely little cafe inside aswell Souvenirs are available also.

The tour was fantastic! Darren was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable about everything. Still can’t believe he did almost the whole tour walking backwards in the dark. Thank you for an enjoyable experience and the extra info at the end (Imperial was worth the walk up the hill!) I would highly recommend this adventure. Great on a hot day as the caves are cool (bring a sweater)