The Blue John Cavern

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Address: Castleton , Hope Valley S33 8WP, DBY, GB

State: DBY

City: Hope Valley

Zip Code: S33 8WP

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I was probably 8 or so when my parents took me here, I took my kids around the same age. Yesterday as we were near by I took my wife. An absolutely wonderful place, quite unique in many ways. The tour was lead by Nigel whose knowledge, enthusiasm & humour really made the numerous steps worth while. Highly recommended.

What a fascinating backstory to Blue John as a mineral and the history of the Cavern. My wife has Yorkshire heritage and has always been fond of Blue John, so on our recent trip to visit her family in the UK, I am glad she took me to this special place. The guide we had was a mine of information pun intended and had the odd joke or twenty. My wife and I found the walk down and back quite moderate we are both 60 just make sure you have sturdy shoes and follow the guide's instructions. There are some amazing surprises along the descent and ascent, which our guide highlighted. The gift shop has some nice items. Overall I think it is well worth a visit.

I knew little if nothing at all about this place, we only chose to visit whilst making the most of the Peak Sightseer Open Top Bus and what a brilliant idea it turned out to be! A lot of stairs/slopes down but well worth the walk back up! Fascinating stuff to be heard from our EXCELLENT tour guide Nigel I was especially keen on his dad jokes our 5 year old loved it and I would definitely recommend it for a visit. Just can’t believe I’ve lived in Derbyshire all my 35 years and have never been! Thanks again to Nigel made it a extremely enjoyable experience!

Our Guide was a very knowledgeable person called Chris, he answered every and all questions, and is a witty guy as well. The caverns are absolutely amazing And very interesting, a 100% must visit for everyone. Myself and my wife thoroughly enjoyed itVisited onWeekdayWait time10–30 minReservation recommendedNo

£19 for an adult’s one-hour tour felt a little steep see what I did there, but the tour was great and worth doing. It’s not every day you get to go into the depths of a cave!  We didn’t buy anything at the gift shop but I now have an appreciation for Blue John. The tour guide was great! By the way, bring something warm to wear down there: it gets cold as you descend.  Dogs allowed, but exercise caution if you’re on the larger side or if you have breathing issues!

I've visited all the caverns in Castleton including Poole's cavern in Buxton and this one is the best. Our guide, Nigel was very informative and highly entertaining. Can't fault the place.Visited onWeekdayWait time10–30 minReservation recommendedNot sure

Good tour guide, lots to see. Don't attend unless you are fit as lots of steps! Watch your step too as lots of slippery surfaces. Just turn up as cannot buy tickets online.Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNo

Brought my 11 year old for a trip down memory lane. Fascinating to see the cavern again and learn so much about the history of our peak district. If your lucky enough to get George as you're guide, you're in for a treat. Absolutely brilliant!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Great tour and guide was very informative I can't remember his name sorry but we visited 13th Oct 12.45pm Thank you!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait

Richard was fantastic tour guide. We did the last tour of the day 3pm and it was just the two of us. It was really great to see all the fossils, learn history and be shown all the features or the rocks and calcium deposits mixed with the minerals. Really great experience .Visited onWeekendWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNo

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