Overview

Kents Cavern is by far Britain's most important prehistoric cave used by ancient humans for the last 500,000 years including Neanderthals and early modern humans. The caves are open every day for guide tours, 7 days a week with natural caverns, amazing natural formations, remains of mammoth, woolly rhino, sabre-toothed cats, an Ice Age woodland trail quest, nice shop and cafe with views over the Ilsham Valley. The closest hotel to the attraction is the Gleneagles, inspiration for TV's Fawlty Towers. We are 2km from Torquay Harbour and only 15 mins walk from the South West Coast Path and local beaches, well-known to previous visitors like Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter, George V, Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin. Perfect for a rainy or sunny day by the seas, winter or summer.

4.5

2,422 reviews

Excellent64%
Very good28%
Average6%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION

89/91 Ilsham Road | Cavern House, Torquay TQ1 2JF, England

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BristolExplorer69

Bristol

3634

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Interesting

To be honest we thought we would have gone deeper into the caves as it looked huge from outside but this was still a facinating insight into the caves history. Our guide was informative and made our visit fun. You spend around an hour or...More

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Thanks for coming. Unfortunately the caves are very deep - it's just the way they naturally formed. But they do have an awesome story. We're glad you enjoyed the guided tour. :)

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steve45con

Redruth, United Kingdom

84

Reviewed 3 days ago

day out on holiday

very good place to visit ,if you like to see what is happing underground, and how cave people used to live

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Thanks. Hope you have a good holiday.

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J K

Manchester

7321

Reviewed 4 days ago

Within about an hour visit time

Stayed in Torquay for four days, i drove up the hill and not far from town. The whole tour within an hour. Not very big cavern. Been to Height of Abraham Matlock Bath, where have two caverns. I felt more to explore in Matlock bath's...More

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Thank you for taking the time to review us. Although we're not the biggest cave, we do have an incredible history of three different species of humans inhabiting the caves as well as amazing Ice Age animals. We think that this awesome story makes the...More

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Rob M

72

Reviewed 6 days ago

Family Holiday to Devon

A wonderful place to visit. I learnt so much and the tour guide provided an informative session with varied approach to cater for the mix group of adults and children. A must see place to visit!

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Thanks - hope you had a great holiday.

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chrisandchantal

Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, UK

3714

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Bday celebration

Another great day. Very intetesting tour guide. The cave is much bigger but we can visit about a third of it.

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Thanks for coming along.

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Paul B

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Echo...o..o..o..o

What a fab place to visit! Great knowledge of the guides even when quizzed on the caves. Great coffee room on entry with spectacular views overlooking Torquay. This is a great one for the kids in the holidays keeping them entertained for quite a while.(and...More

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Thanks for visiting.

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Romina A

41

Reviewed 1 week ago

Incredible history older than humanity

I went to Kents Cavern with a group of friends and I enjoyed the little tour. First, I was sceptical and thought what should they tell me what I not yet know from history courses. But I was surprised in the end. We had a...More

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Thanks for coming :)

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Woodette

Poole, Dorset

52

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Morning trip

We were unsure how well the tour would go down with our 9 year old son, but Tom the guide was brilliant throughout. So informative and kept it just right for the kids too.

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Thanks for the 5*'s

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JoyandSadness

Birmingham, United Kingdom

4130

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A step back in time...

My partner and I visited here on 06 June; we had David as our tour guide who was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. We both really enjoyed the history, the tour and the time scale of the event. My favourite part was the shell-burners and...More

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Thank you! Total darkness is an experience isn't it!

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Distaste

Faversham, United Kingdom

27097

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Brilliant

What a great time we had. Visiting this hidden underground kingdom of caves. Breathtaking views of thousands of years ago. Our guide David was superb. Detailed explanations of all aspects of the caves with a little humour made for a great tour. All we can...More

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Thank you for this great review :D

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Leah J

are dogs allowed?

6 April 2018|

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I would not have thought that the dogs would be allowed down the caves

Tania S

I would like to take my daughter who is 2 here, is she old enough to go as she will really enjoy something like this.

3 February 2018|

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Yes. You can take even babies into the caves. Be aware that there is a sound and light show at the beginning of the tour and a brief moment darkness. Tour guides are well trained to look after and entertain children as well... More

stephanie s

I use a wheelchair a lot but wondered if there was somewhere safe I could leave it while at the caverns also I'm slow walking and wanted to check that it's not a quick paced tour. Also, sorry for all questions is there steps or anywhere steep that is involved in your. Thank you

12 September 2017|

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I agree with te other comments but woan uld add that it is a cave with rocky floors. they can be uneven and wet and sloppy. The staff are helpful but only you know your own capabilities it can be a risk. I suggest you talk... More