Ice Age Cave Dwellings at Creswell Crags in Derbyshire
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A gorge full of caverns where early humans lived alongside cave hyenas, giant mammoths and wooly rhinoceroses.

šŸ“œ Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge with caves, fissures, and rock shelters, straddling Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
šŸ” It holds fossils, early human tools, and northernmost Ice Age cave art in Europe.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Explore ancient caves with Ice Age rock art
šŸ¾ Discover evidence of early humans, mammoths, and hyenas
šŸžļø Walk through a dramatic gorge with beautiful scenery
šŸ›ļø Visit a museum with prehistoric artifacts and bones

Why Avoid

šŸ• Dogs not allowed in caves (except service dogs)
šŸ‘¶ Children under 5 not permitted on cave tours
šŸ¦‡ Some tours suspended in winter due to roosting bats

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Book cave tours online in advance to save 10% on future tours.
šŸ…æļø Consider an annual pass for free parking and other benefits.

Cost

šŸ’° Museum: Adults Ā£5, Under 18s Free. Cave Tours: Adults Ā£15, Children Ā£10.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily (March-September 10am-5pm; Feb, Oct-Nov 2nd 10am-4:30pm). Weekends only (Nov 3rd-Jan 30th 10am-4:30pm).

šŸ…æļø Parking

Ā£5 all day (7am-5pm). ANPR system in use. Blue Badge Holders park free.

Last updated 6 days ago

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