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4 years ago

It was different, my 8 year old enjoyed it even th...

It was different, my 8 year old enjoyed it even though we felt it was a bit young for him. We also had our 11 year old who still believes but it really was way too young for him. To be fair most places are, we are just trying to keep the magic alive for both of them. The Father Christmas was good, he chatted well to my two boys about football. It's a shame there isn't any record of children's names taken so they could be called up by name, maybe in age order, so it would keep the illusion FC knows all Children and be a little more tailored to them, overall though we did enjoy it.

p
4 years ago

Great place to visit, especially on a rainy day in...

Great place to visit, especially on a rainy day in torbay. It has good aminaties (parking, cafe, gift shop, bathrooms) and is close enough to the town centre. This is good for all ages and abilities as the attraction seems to be fitted with ramps and accessibility equipment. Only down side is the price, to be honest it is quite pricey in season but for the historical and geological educational benefits it is worth while.

S
4 years ago

Nice tour but unfortunately have to wear masks eve...

Nice tour but unfortunately have to wear masks even if you suffer from a chronic respiratory illness, as stated by our tour guide, so not ideal for those with breathing issues and unable to wear masks.

A
4 years ago

Good informative tour for the kids but actual fact...

Good informative tour for the kids but actual facts about the cave very limited. Having visited caves all over britain and europe I can say this is nothing special and overpriced too. Unnecessary strobe light show and no access to deep in the cave and Greedy to charge for the car park too.

D
4 years ago

The caverns themselves are pretty small and to be ...

The caverns themselves are pretty small and to be honest I expected more for my money as its not a cheap venue to enter. The guides are very knowledgable but just felt a bit ripped off.
The cafe on the other habd is great really good food and generous portions for a very reasonible cost.

G
4 years ago

Visited today (Wednesday 29th October and attended...

Visited today (Wednesday 29th October and attended the 14.30 tour which was conducted by a new member of staff (ursula) I would like to say that we all found her a very pleasant and knowledgable individual who made our experience an enjoyable one. Thank you.

f
4 years ago

Great place to visit no matter the weather. Coffe...

Great place to visit no matter the weather. Coffee shop is lovely and the guided tour is well delivered, we had Holly who was very happy to answer questions and demonstrated enthusiasm at every opportunity. Very recommended will definitely go again

J
4 years ago

Great place to visit to learn about how stalagmite...

Great place to visit to learn about how stalagmites are formed and how our prehistoric ancestors from the end of the ice age survived, our host tour guide Dave was very informative and humorous, caves are not too cold either, I would recommend this as the place to go if you re in the area.

E
4 years ago

The caverns are a great place to visit. Our tour g...

The caverns are a great place to visit. Our tour guide, Tom, was brilliant mixing facts with jokes and getting us to ooh and ahh over each new stop. My favorite was the shells at the end I won't spoil it by saying why. The Caves have 9 steps and one part with a ledge but my son's buggy which is larger than average fitted with a little lifting and the tour was worth it. There is also a woodland trail which is not pushchair friendly and activities which are fun and either free or for a few pounds each.

C
4 years ago

Fantastic morning spent at the Caves. The guide wa...

Fantastic morning spent at the Caves. The guide was funny and informative. My kids really enjoyed the experience. Its run very well. For a busy wet day the tours were running every 20mins or so. We enjoyed the Woodland Trail and Exhibition and Activities too. Worth every penny.

K
4 years ago

This has to be your sort of thing, luckily enough ...

This has to be your sort of thing, luckily enough it was my sort of thing. Our host in the caves was great, explaining each cavern and was throwing in a bit of humour aswell which got my wife interested in what was going on which made it better for me not having to explain everything for her. The guided tour took around an hour and was well worth it. The gift shop here is GREAT!! NOTHING is over priced, we spent quite a bit just because of how reasonable the prices were. I would recommend this to everyone!!

d
4 years ago

really informative tour by Poppy, great info on th...

really informative tour by Poppy, great info on the history and geology! plenty of entertainment for the children and fascinating stories about the beasts which once roamed the caves. recently updated restaurant with tasty food, snacks and drinks.

s
4 years ago

2nd time we have been, our tour guide Ursula was e...

2nd time we have been, our tour guide Ursula was extremely passionate and entertaining with her tour, and as we were a small group she stopped to show us things we hadn't been shown before. Great day out, our 8 year old daughter loved it. Food in the restaurant was also lovely and staff that served us were very friendly

E
4 years ago

Really excellent tour of the caves by Tom our guid...

Really excellent tour of the caves by Tom our guide, who made it a fun and educational event. Actually it's the guides who lift this from yet another set of stalegtites into something fascinating and relevant to local history/geology. Good social distancing measures in place for Covid, which meant that we didn't have to wear masks in the cave. The cafe was also efficient and good quality, and the organisation of the tours businesslike and effective. Online booking is best. Parking on site is plenty for the reduced footfall with Covid.

A
4 years ago

Did the Santa in the caves. This has become an ann...

Did the Santa in the caves. This has become an annual excursion, have been going with the family for 3 years now. They always put on a great show in a fabulous location. Lots of interaction for the children and decent Santa presents too.

D
4 years ago

took 3 of my grandchildren to see Santa....would r...

took 3 of my grandchildren to see Santa....would recommend this for both children and adults, lots of interaction, started with the children knocking on the door to enter the caves, meeting the elves and fairies, lots of singing and the highlight of seening Father Christmas, the children got great presents too.

About Kents Cavern Ltd

Kents Cavern Ltd: Discover the Wonders of Prehistoric Life

Kents Cavern is a prehistoric cave located in Torquay, Devon, England. It is one of the most important and well-known archaeological sites in Britain, with a history that dates back over 400 million years. The cave has been home to ancient humans for thousands of years and is now an award-winning visitor attraction that offers tours, a shop, cafe and visitor centre.

The History of Kents Cavern

The story of Kents Cavern begins over 400 million years ago when the area was covered by a shallow sea. Over time, layers of sediment built up on the seabed and eventually formed limestone rock. Around 2 million years ago during the Ice Age, glaciers advanced across northern Europe and caused sea levels to drop dramatically. As a result, rivers cut deep valleys into the limestone rock creating caves such as Kents Cavern.

The first evidence of human occupation at Kents Cavern dates back around 500,000 years ago during the Lower Palaeolithic period. Archaeological excavations have revealed stone tools made by early humans who used them for hunting and butchering animals.

During the Middle Palaeolithic period (around 250-40 thousand years ago), Neanderthals lived in Kents Cavern. They left behind evidence such as flint tools and animal bones which suggest they were skilled hunters who used fire to cook their food.

In more recent times (around 10 thousand years ago), people from Mesolithic times visited Kents Cavern to collect water from its underground streams which were believed to have healing properties.

Visiting Kents Cavern Today

Today visitors can explore this fascinating cave system on guided tours led by knowledgeable guides who will take you through narrow passageways lined with stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years.

As you walk through these ancient chambers you will learn about how early humans lived here during different periods in history including how they hunted animals using stone tools or cooked food using fire pits inside the caves themselves!

In addition to guided tours there are also interactive exhibits at our visitor centre where visitors can learn more about prehistoric life including hands-on activities like flint knapping or making fire using traditional methods!

Our shop sells souvenirs such as fossils or replica stone tools while our cafe serves delicious locally sourced food including cream teas made with clotted cream from nearby farms!

Why Visit Kent's Cave?

Kent's Cave is an award-winning attraction that offers visitors an unforgettable experience exploring one of Britain's most important archaeological sites! With its fascinating history dating back millions of years it provides insight into how early humans lived here during different periods throughout time - something not found anywhere else in Devon!

Whether you're interested in archaeology or just looking for something fun to do with family or friends Kent's Cave has something for everyone! So why not come along today?