Derbyshire and the Peak District are great places for a unique day out, with a number of remarkable show caverns and caves dotted across the county.
These are some of the best caverns and caves to explore this autumn – will you be making plans to visit any of them over the coming weeks?
1. Poole’s Cavern
Poole’s Cavern is a remarkable limestone cavern, located on the edge of Buxton - and is famous for the unique crystal formations that have developed inside. Photo: Jason Chadwick
2. Admire Britain’s only known example of ice age cave art at Creswell Crags
The remarkable ancient limestone caves at Creswell Crags are filled with history, including the only known example of ice age cave art in the country - which has been dated at around 13,000 years old. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Robin Hood’s Cave
Robin Hood’s Cave is a gritstone cavern hidden in the cliff face of Stanage Edge, a Peak District viewpoint that is popular with climbers and offers a spectacular vista over the area. Photo: Marisa Cashill
4. Thor’s Cave
Thor’s Cave is a magnificent natural cavern located around 10 miles from Ashbourne - providing spectacular views into the valley below. Photo: Photo © Graham Hogg (cc-by-sa/2.0)