Enter the Magical World of Treak Cliff Cavern…
330 million years in the making!
Welcome to Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
Treak Cliff Cavern in Castleton is famous throughout the world for its unique and large deposits of Blue John stone and houses some of the most beautiful cave formations found in the UK.
Take a guided tour, enjoy the amazing views across the Hope Valley, browse the well-stocked gift shop and catch your breath in our newly-refurbished visitor centre, café and picnic areas. The cavern is open from 10am – 5pm every day (except 25th December); the last tour is at 4.20pm (3.20pm between November 1st and February 28th).
Treak Cliff Cavern are delighted to announce the opening of The Cafe On The Cliff @ Treak Cliff Cavern. Open to both visitors to the cave and passing ramblers, we will be serving a selection of hot and cold light lunches, speciality teas, coffees and cakes.
BOOK ONLINE
You can now book guided tours and events online. Click here for more details.
Please note: it is not compulsory to book online – you can still buy tickets on arrival at Treak Cliff Cavern for the next available tour.
NEW - The Blue John Experience
A truly unique, “hands-on” experience available nowhere else in the world!
Work with Treak Cliff Cavern family and staff and get really hands-on with this unique stone. Learn about the geological formation of caves within the Peak District National Park while exploring and prospecting for your own piece of Blue John stone in the mines. Our expert craftspeople will guide you through polishing your selection and you’ll choose additional pieces from the workshop for other exciting projects.
Read more and find out about booking this exclusive opportunity on the Blue John Experience page.
Guided Tours
Enjoy a guided tour through our mine and caverns and see some of the finest stalactites and stalagmites in the Peak District with wonderful water worn chambers.
Museum
The new museum takes you on a journey from the prehistoric to the modern day via our outstanding collection of Blue John.
Visitor Centre and Café
Everyone’s welcome at our newly refurbished visitor centre – entry is free and you’re welcome to browse the museum, shop and buy refreshments from our new café, ‘The Cafe On The Cliff’.
The Café on the Cliff
A tempting selection of light meals, snacks and speciality teas and coffees. It’s also open to casual visitors, so you don’t need to take the guided tour or join in any of our other activities to visit. Click here to read more and see the menu.
Dog Friendly
We love dogs! All well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the visitors’ area and cavern.
Gift Shop
From exclusive Blue John pieces and jewellery made by our craftsmen to pocket money specials, we have something for everyone.
Make a day of it!
We’re located within some of the country’s most most beautiful countryside. You can take in the breathtaking views from the nearby, world famous Mam Tor or visit the charming village of Castleton which is within walking distance.
Events
We host annual events including the popular Carols by Candlelight in our Witch’s Cave.
Read more here.
Workshop
Polish your own Blue John Stone – available throughout the year when people of all ages can select, prepare and polish a slice of Blue John Stone to take home. You do not need to pre-book this activity.
As seen on TV!
Treak Cliff Cavern has appeared on numerous programmes over the years including Britain’s Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson on Channel 4, Rory Bremner’s Great British Views on ITV, BBC’s Country File and many more – including The League of Gentlemen!
Treak Cliff Cavern also has a lengthy feature on the UKTV Yesterday programme ‘ Underground Worlds’. The 15 minute piece focuses on the history and origins of Blue John stone, and tells the story (with the help of Vicky, Gary and John) of 3 recent exciting discoveries, The ‘Lost Vein’ Discovery, the new 15th vein of Blue John found called ‘Ridley Vein’ and a unique glimpse into the ‘The Hidden Depths’ beyond the Treak Cliff showcave.
Click anywhere on this text to take you to the UKTV website, where you can watch for free (registration needed).
Facilities
- Free Parking
- Toilets
- Café
- Picnic Benches
- Gift Shop
- Museum
- On Walking Routes
- Dogs Welcome
- Workshop
The new Treak Cliff Cavern Interpretation Centre is part-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - to upgrade the visitor offer, by providing new toilets, heritage and interpretation centre. Project reference number: 101006.
