Treak Cliff – more than “just a cavern”!
An amazing number of visitors say how much they love Treak Cliff Cavern (see the comments on Trip Advisor). The caves themselves are wonders of nature but comments are often made to us about the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness of staff.
Such a positive response encourages us to improve things even more and we’ve just refurbished the Visitor Centre which features improved facilities and a new museum displaying an exclusive collection of exclusive, stunning Blue John.
We’re also on the route of many walks including a popular path that leads to Mam Tor which makes us an ideal stop off and refreshment point. Walkers are welcome to pop into the Treak Cliff Cavern Visitor Centre, browse the shop and museum, use the facilities and buy refreshments in our café. You can even bring your dog.
You can also have a peek at some of what you can see her at Treak Cliff Cavern in our gallery.
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.
Visitor Centre
Everyone is welcome at the redeveloped Visitor Centre. You’re not obliged to take the guided tour to take advantage of the facilities which include toilets, café, gift shop, picnic benches and museum.
Guided Tours
Let our expert guides take you on a journey covering a story 330 million years in the making. See the famous “Stork”, the Witch’s Cave, Aladdin’s Cave with its wonderful multicoloured flowstone and much more – you might even see some bats!
The Café on the Cliff
Tempting light meals, snacks and speciality teas and coffees. It’s also open to casual visitors – 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.
Make a Day of It
We’re at the heart of the Hope valley and there’s plenty to see and do before or after you get here. See how you can get the best of your day in Castleton and explore the Hope Valley.
Family Run
Treak Cliff Cavern has been looked after by the same family for generations. Our knowledge of the area is second to none and because we are a family we like to make sure that you and yours feel welcome, relaxed and above all have a good time. You can read concise history of the cavern here.
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.
