Blue John Cavern

Blue John Cavern, Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WP.
The Blue John Cavern is home to eight of the fourteen known varieties of Blue John Stone, a beautiful and ornamental fluor-spar, which has been mined for centuries. Old mining equipment is on view. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen. Blue John can be seen in it's natural state along with stalactites, stalagmites and huge caverns.
Opening Times:

All Year Round 9:30-17:30  Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
25th Dec every year  Closed Christmas Day

Note: Open until 5.30pm or dusk during winter, whichever is earliest. Severe weather may mean that the cavern is closed on other days also.
Opening times listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before departure.

Contact Information:

Telephone 01433 620638
Fax 01433 621586
Website  http://www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk


Facilities:

  Educational Visits
GroupsDiscounts for groups of 15 or more
Parking NearbyFree
Shop(s)Gift shop selling unique, hand made Blue John jewellry and crafts

Admission/Prices:

  Adult £7.00
Child £3.50 5-15 years (under 5s free)
Concessions £5.00
Family £19.00 2 adults & 2 children

Prices listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before departure.

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