Torquay, Devon, England
Description
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age cave sites in Europe, making it Britain’s premier prehistoric cave. For thousands of years the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping stone tools and hunting wild Ice Age predators. You will be taken back to these ancient times as you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns surrounded by spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations.
The caves are open every day for guided tours, led by entertaining guides, concluding in an underground exhibition chamber. Outside there is plenty to entertain the family with a Stone Age woodland trail, indoor kids-archaeological dig area and hands-on cave art areas. The attraction has a superb gift shop, excellence restaurant and relaxing gardens.
These beautiful caves have many awards for quality tourism, they are a protected national monument and a major visitor centre for the UNESCO endorsed English Riviera Global Geopark.
Contact Details
Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Telephone: 01803 215136
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Address:
Kents Cavern
Cavern House
Ilsham Valley
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2JF
Opening Times
Open daily (see website for details)
New online booking is available on the website.
Images
Kids in the Long Arcade
Kents Cavern Gardens
Kents Cavern - The Face
Kents Cavern - The Wedding Cake
Kents Cavern - Prehistoric Shell Fire
Main Features
Kents Cavern is the most important Palaeolithic cave system in Britain.
Facilities
Play Area 
Guide Dogs Only 
Open All Year 
Nature Trail 
Car Parking 
Toilets 
Suitable For Disabled 
Shop 
Restaurant 
Licensed 
Guided Tours 
Education Centre