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C
3 years ago

This was a amazing find by the wife. We were looki...

This was a amazing find by the wife. We were looking for something to do whilst staying in Brixham up the road. Although a bit on the pricey side definitely worth a visit, it was great fun and very interesting. The tour guide was great, showed a real passion for his job which was nice to see considering how many times he must had already done it that day.

T
3 years ago

Brilliant. Entertaining and knowledgeable guide. F...

Brilliant. Entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Fascinating caves and history, and interesting small exhibition of relics. Our 7 year old granddaughter doing Stone Age at school and it complemented what she was learning very well. 4 year old grandson enjoyed it too, especially the slightly scary bits. Well worth a detour to see it.

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3 years ago

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C
3 years ago

Just been round Kents Cavern , we have driven by t...

Just been round Kents Cavern , we have driven by this place many times meaning to call in but never did, this time we called in and I am glad we did, the cafe and gift ship are worth a look but the cave guided tour brilliant David the tour guide made the experiance worth while his knowledge and deliver were brilliant thankyou.10/10

M
3 years ago

Interesting Caves that are no doubt hugely importa...

Interesting Caves that are no doubt hugely important. However we were shepherded around too quickly in a group that was too large with presentations that were very dated.... Could be a great deal better!

E
3 years ago

The tour was informative and entertaining, the caf...

The tour was informative and entertaining, the cafe served coffee with a wooly mammoth choc shape. What's not to like?! There were a couple of activities for my 1 & 4 years old which informed, educated and entertained them. Worth a mornings visit.

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3 years ago

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3 years ago

Brilliant, very informative tour, the guide (Sarah...

Brilliant, very informative tour, the guide (Sarah) was fantastic and it didn't feel like an hour at all! Bear in mind if you want to visit that the temperature is 14 degrees all year round so you might want to take a hoodie just in case.

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3 years ago

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D
3 years ago

Fascinating insight into the past through these hi...

Fascinating insight into the past through these historic caves. A guided tour through the underground caverns of about an hour, with insight into how they were formed, rediscovered as well as tales of who once lived there. A few slopes and low roofs, but pretty easy to walk for young and old. A steady temperature of 14c so you might need a jumper. A good way of passing the morning or afternoon for anyone on holiday in the Torbay area. Also a woodland adventure walk outside, which is more challenging for those with mobility issues or if you have a pushchair as quite steep and some steps. A nice little cafe inside serving a range of food and drink, plus the customary shop with all the paraphernalia you'd expect from a museum type shop. Definitely worth a visit.

K
3 years ago

Visited here while on holiday in Dorset. We visite...

Visited here while on holiday in Dorset. We visited with our boys aged 12 and 14. Very interesting tour of the caves made even better by the tour guide Matthew. He was very informative and funny. We all really enjoyed it. Just mind your head on the way out of the cave as it's quite low. It was kind of my fault as I was faffing in my bag and walked into it. Sore head and lump

D
3 years ago

Been today, was fantastic, our guide was called El...

Been today, was fantastic, our guide was called Elliott, he was funny and made every one feel apart of the age of the kavern, although I did ask him at the end a weird question about has any one found any dinosaur bones under any of the kavern obviously before any humans arrived or bares for that matter, he explained to me the quick answer to my question, anyway was a fantastic few hours

M
3 years ago

Visited Kents Cavern on Sunday for the first time ...

Visited Kents Cavern on Sunday for the first time in a long time - forgot how great it was and enjoyed the added Christmas festivities. The free mince pie and mulled wine was . 10/10 for tour guide David, am still impressed by the caveman candle demonstration - I have already sourced some scallop shells (and a fire blanket) to create my own!

J
3 years ago

What a great experience to learn the history of th...

What a great experience to learn the history of the caves. Our guide gave us excellent tour, giving loads of information in an enthusiastic and entertaining manner, with interesting facts to appeal to all ages. We were never rushed, and Our tour guide was available to answer questions at the end.
Social distancing measures were in place and adhered to, and details logged for track & trace, so we felt very safe. We were able to book in advance online before we went & I would recommend doing so as it gets quite busy. They also have a cafe for you to use before & after your tour where you can even grab some local ales ! I recommend this for anyone visiting the area !

M
3 years ago

It was my first visit to kents cavern and found th...

It was my first visit to kents cavern and found that it was'nt well sign posted, but when we got in and went round the guided tour, we were amazed by what we saw and the commentary by the tour guide was very informative and kept everyone interested well worth another visit.

A
3 years ago

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u
3 years ago

Amazing experience if you feel like an explorer! G...

Amazing experience if you feel like an explorer! Great adventure for young and older. Walk to the caves and feel what our ancestors felt like 50,000 years ago... No windows, electricity, TV, running water, just overwhelming darkness and silence and stalagmites and stalactites. Caves used to be a shelter for prehistoric people but also for some widest animals.....!

C
3 years ago

Loved the caves which were well lit. The guide was...

Loved the caves which were well lit. The guide was fun and knowledgeable and very entertaining. Small groups to keep things moving we walked at a steady pace with plenty of photo opportunities. Cafe was busy unsurprisingly as it was height of summer season but the food was fine. There was also a well stocked gift shop which was reasonably priced. Parking at the caves was busy and an extra charge, but there was some free on street parking or there was overflow parking a walk away which we were given a map to by the friendly parking attendent.

G
3 years ago

Totally recommend it to visit The tour is at set t...

Totally recommend it to visit The tour is at set times by a guide. The guide we had was informative and very entertaining. He clearly loves his job and people. We found all the staff to be friendly and helpful. The floor of the cave is concrete although it is a little steep at the start.Felt like stepping into the past once you are inside. Truly nice Caverns.

H
3 years ago

The cave tours are extremely well organised and th...

The cave tours are extremely well organised and they have put a lot of effort in to making you feel safe. Tara our tour guide was lovely - very knowledgeable and entertaining! Well worth a visit. Thank you!

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?