Blue John Cavern, Castleton

Name: Blue John Cavern
Address: Mam Tor, Castleton, S33 8WA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1433 620638

#3 among attractions in Castleton

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Cave, More...

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The Blue John Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'44"N, 1°48'13"W

Address

Mam TorCastleton S33 8WA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1433 620638

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Day trips

Blue John Cavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peak Cavern, Odin Mine, Treak Cliff Cavern, Mam Tor.

1.1 miE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Peak Cavern, Castleton
29 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque village of Castleton in the heart of the Peak District, Peak Cavern presents a captivating subterranean experience for visitors exploring the English countryside. Known also as the Devil's Arse, a name derived from the flatulent-sounding...
~1100 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Odin Mine, Peak District
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Odin Mine stands as a testament to the region's rich industrial past and has emerged as a distinctive tourist attraction in England. This ancient lead mine, which is one of the oldest documented mines in the country, offers...
~1390 ftE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
7 min walk • Treak Cliff Cavern is a show cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Castleton Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of only two sites where the ornamental mineral Blue John is still excavated.
~1920 ftNW
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
Mam Tor, Castleton
10 min walk • Mam Tor is a 517 m hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England. Its name means "mother hill", so called because frequent landslips on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of "mini-hills" beneath it.
1.1 miE
Ruined Norman fort in scenic location
Peveril Castle, Castleton
30 min walk • Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle overlooking the village of Castleton in the English county of Derbyshire.
0.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Speedwell Cavern, Castleton
14 min walk • Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cave system consists of a horizontal lead miners' adit 200 metres below ground leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Cave Dale, Castleton
30 min walk • Cave Dale is a dry limestone valley in the Derbyshire Peak District, England. It is located at grid reference SK149824. The northern end of the dale starts at the village of Castleton where the valley sides are almost perpendicular and over 50 metres in height.
0.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Titan Cave, Peak District
25 min walk • Titan is a natural cavern near Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District, and is the deepest shaft of any known cave in Britain, at 141.5 metres.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rushup Edge, Peak District
32 min walk • Rushup Edge is a ridge in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. The ridge's highest point is Lord's Seat at 550 m, while Mam Tor lies at its eastern end, beyond which the Great Ridge runs. Lord's Seat is a round barrow.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hollins Cross, Peak District
22 min walk • Hollins Cross lies between Mam Tor and Lose Hill on the Great Ridge that separates Castleton and Edale in Derbyshire, England. Hollins Cross is the lowest point on the ridge and is therefore a popular route taken by walkers wishing either to cross from one side to the other, or to start a walk along the ridge.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Giant's Hole, Peak District
22 min walk • Giant's Hole is a well-known cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, consisting mostly of large passages. It is a stream-way cave, and part of the Karst topography of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blue John Cavern?

Nearby attractions include Odin Mine, Peak District (6 min walk), Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton (7 min walk), Mam Tor, Castleton (10 min walk), Winnats Pass, Peak District (11 min walk).