peak cavern

Good for the whole family and dog friendly too. Guides are very friendly and fun.You have to do a bit of ducking down in parts of the cave but only a small section,Can be a bit pricey but most attractions in this area are around the same price, you do get to learn a bit about rope making which was good.Have a look and judge for yourself...

took grandson. He really enjoyed the hands on experience of making rope and the old habitat of the ropemakers in days gone by. It's quite atmospheric and well worth a visit. Recommended :-)

We visited the cavern on a weekend away as we were pleased to discover that dogs are welcome! However, the price is not justified! At £9.25 per person for only a short walk into the start of a cave. Would not recommend, is only worth half the price at most!

This was a great cavern and we particularly enjoyed the rope making demonstration.  Ben, our guide, was very informative and entertaining.  The cavern, for the most part, was easily accessible if a bit wet and slippery in places - to be expected in a cave, of course.  There was one section that had a very low ceiling height and might be difficult for taller individuals but it didn't last for very long.  All in all, this was a very pleasant experience and reasonably priced if you purchase the joint ticket for this and Speedwell Cavern which was rather different but equally enjoyable.

visited the cave in castleton, was impressive and large,the rope making display was interesting and learning the history of the caves and folk who worked and lived in them, recommended

A nice place to visit while visiting Castleton. The tour guide was amazing, and showed us most expertly about rope making - the profession of the people who have lived there. Not something extraordinary - but totally worth the visit

For a family weekend away in the Peak District I researched the 'best' cavern to visit for our two children aged 7 and 8. Purely for the geological features of stalactites and stalagmites I decided on Treak Cliff Cavern. Unfortunately upon our arrival in the Peak District 24 hours later, over 2 feet of snow had been dumped on the entire county, which despite being very pretty, also meant various closures. I arrived at Treak Cliff and hiked up solo through the snow drifts to see if they happened to be open, but it was closed. So, Plan B...We'd passed both Peak and Speedwell just 2 mins down the road, and so returned initially to Peak to check it out and decide (it was 2pm now). Some reviews here on TA state (incorrectly as it happens) that Peak Cavern is just a big entrance cave, and that's it - and whilst Speedwell has the novelty factor of a boat trip underground, the actual surroundings and destination as a featureless mine, rather than a cavern per se.Upon arriving at the entrance to Peak Cavern, up a rather pretty gorge with jackdaws flying overhead, we were welcomed by a rather anxious lady guide. It turns out she had only opened up for tours that day for a party who had not bothered turning up...and instead she had a party of 4 inside ready to tour and this was to be the last/only tour of the day (again due to the snow). We had 1 min to decide. We wouldn't have time to do both Peak and Speedwell, so we elected to go with her around Peak in the spur of the moment. And we were glad we did.The lady who conducted the tour, a loud and confident Derbyshire woman, took the 8 of us around the system with a number of interesting stories and facts, answering any questions we had in an unhurried way (despite probably wanting to get home out of the snow and cold). Our two kids were transfixed by the rope making, stories of flooding, Queen Victoria and references to the filming of the Silver Chair (aka Narnia). The cave system went on a lot further and deeper than I'd expected from other TA reviews, it's all natural not being a mine, and although there's very little in the way of interesting geological formations, there are some (albeit 5cm stalactites, rather than 5 metre formations you get in other show-caves...still thousands of years old though). We had vouchers for free child entry and so only paid for 2 adults which in total worked out at less than a fiver a head for the four of us, which was good value. If we'd had enough time I'd have gone for the combined Peak/Speedwell family ticket, which also seems great value for the experiences (if not the geology). It's not Wookey Hole and it's possibly not Treak Cliff (we wouldn't know), and if you want Blue John and stalagmites, you'll be disappointed by their 100% lack thereof, but if you fancy an easy going, yet fun and fairly adventurous 45 mins in a proper cave with underground streams, dripping water, high caverns and low passageways you need to bend over 90 degrees to get through (all fun, not taxing), then I'd recommend Peak Cavern. It may depend on the guide on the day, but ours was great and she especially paid a lot of attention to the children.I guess if the system is flooded as sometimes happens, then you'll be stuck with just the entrance bit and I'd avoid that day if that's the case, but otherwise, go.

Oooh you don't wanna go there!! But we went on and around his back in Castleton and the entrance to Cave Dale was really impressive and dramatic. I guess we did get a bit lost but not for long as the village is so near! I'm amazed the sheep gets everywhere even on high cliffs!

I've just returned from a trip to 'The Devils A*se' (Peak Cavern) with my 4 year old. On a cold and wet Saturday morning we were the only customers but that didn't detract from an informative and entertaining tour. With 4 year olds and under admitted free it cost less than a tenner! After the tour we walked down into Castleton village to warm up with a hot chocolate at The Three Roofs Cafe... again surprisingly good value for Castleton!

We went with our school as part of a geography trip for our coursework. It was fascinating learning how ropes are made but it would have been more enjoyable if the cavern had not been flooded and we were actually able to properly go into the cavern and look around. Although we did not get to see as much as we wanted to what we did see was absolutely spectacular.

A great thing to see and learn about how ropes where made. Sam our tour guide was interesting,knowledgeable and funny.Only a short trip but well worth seeing inside the cave. Really enjoyable. Thanks Sam

Best known by the local name The Devils *****, owing to the rude noises that emit from the caves with the rise and fall of water. Worth going to tell your friends where you've been, very instructive too.

What a different band job this was on Sunday.............Tintwistle band did the Carols on this occasion and about 600 people were there.Well organised front seats for pushchairs and wheelchairs and I spoke to a very pleasant 'steward'who was quite chattie and telling me the bands were on Saturday and Sunday nights throughout December.If you have not been to this venue well worth a visit but get wrapped up warm and good shoes too,as the longer you are in the cavern the cooler it goes of course.I went along with my Son who plays in the band its surprising the venues we go to. This one was very very different indeed also make sure you take a TORCH as there are NO lights until you enter the cavern. The sound is glorious, thank you for an entertaining programme..........

Another very enjoyable evening singing carols to the music of Dronfield brass band culminating in sinking several pints of real ale in the nags head.

Worth the entry fee, very interesting, some unusual facts & details, try it you won't be disappointed.