Kent's Cavern
Kent's Cavern is one of the most child friendly caves in England, with countless activites for the kids to be doing. Located in Torquay, Devon, the caves are set along the Devonshire coast and are some of the most beautiful lands in the country. The caves have many special events that cater for the children as well as the actual cave itself, which is steeped in history that is certainly worth a look.
A truly unique place to visit, Kent Cavern is home to some of the most ancient formations in world history. The heritage tour, which lasts about an hour, is an excellent opportunity to explore and understand the great history that lie within these ancestoral walls. A truly magical experience sees you take in the magnificant sites of the remains that lie in the caves, including sabre tooth tigers, and wooly rhinos as well as prehistoric weapons that our ancestors used to defend themselves from these tortuous beasts! Explore the depths that humans once inhabitated and discover the reamins of their bodies, etched into the walls of the caves and learn what it was truly like to live in ancient Britain!
Some of the prehistoric remains in the cave are dated back over 450,000 years old, and the caves have some of the most spectacular geological formations in the world. The cave is also home to the oldest human bone found in Britain. The Jawbone is beleived to be around an amazing 40,000 years old and research into whether it belongs to a neanderthal or modern human being!
The caves and neighbouring woodlands are a Site of Special Scientific Interest but more significantly the caves are the nation's oldest portected ancient monument. This is one of the reasons why tours around the caves are guided. A treat for all the family and a great way for the kids to learn about the prehistoric past. Kent's Cavern is one of the easiest caves to journey through with comfortable heights and gangways, and the guided tours are the perfect way to learn the significance of this heralded site.
Kents cavern hold many themed spectaculars, designed to provide a great bit of added fun for all the children. The Cavern have themed nights to celebrate the Christmas and Halloween period, which sees the undergroung labyrinth transformed in a ghostly abyss! Below is more information about each event, and how you can be involved!
Christmas Cavern Magic - Santa returns to the caves with his troop of helpers to offer a magical and memorable Christmas visit around the decorated caves in search of his workshop. Every child receives a wrapped gift from Father Christmas and he has something for the adults too. Due to the popularity of Santa in the Caves we strongly recommend early booking on 01803 215136. Santa in the Caves tours last just under an hour and is something truly wothwhile!Prices for Santa
| Adult | £8 |
| Children (2-12) | £10 |
| Under 2 | FREE |
| Present for under 2 | £2 |
Opening Times - It is advised to book now as this event is extremely popular and can get busy. Call now on 01803 215136
| Sunday 9th December | 12pm - 5pm |
| Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th December | 12pm - 5pm |
| Friday 21st - Saturday 22nd December | 12pm - 5pm |
| Sunday 23rd December | 12pm - 5:30pm |
| Monday 24th December | 11am - 6pm |
Kids at Kents Cavern
As well as the highly entertaining guided tours, there are many other thngs for the kids to do.
The Dig - Find a sand box and carefully excavate the sand. What can you find? a shark's tooth, an ammonite, a Devil's Toe Nail and the coral. If you find small gem stones in the sand, you can keep them.
Tribal Face Painting - Find some chalk and decorate a face on the wall in tribal face markings.
Cave Painting - Try some cave painting by drawing a Woolly Mammoth or a Hyena.
Cavog the Caveman - Cavog the Caveman is around during the summer school holidays. He is always at his cave for Children's Birthday Parties. The caves are an excellent opportunity to have a child's party with excellent facilities and a fun-packed itinerary laid on for you. Chldren must be between 6-10 years of age and all parties are hosted by an enthusiastic party host and an adventurous cave guide. Each child is £12 with the first 2 adults being free, with every adult after costing £4. A great selection of foods is available, both healthy and fresh providing a real treat for all involved. For more information or to book a party now, call 01803 215136, or visit the website for more information by clicking on the link http://www.kentscavern.co.uk/event_detail.cfm?item=4
Eating facilities - Kents cavern has excellent facilities overlooking the award wining grounds of Ilsham Valley. A picturesque backdrop is the perfect scene for a delicious devonshire cream tea, and with a full menu serving hot and cold meals also available, your culinary desires are fulfilled to the full!
| Adult | £7 |
| Children | £5.50 |
| Senior | £6.50 |
| Student | £6.50 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | £23.50 |
Opening Times: The Cave is open every day ecept Christmas and Boxing day, as well as a two week period in January from the 7th - 18th in 2008.Prices for General Admission
March - June 10am - 4pm July - August 10am - 4:30pm September - October 10am - 4pm November - February 10am - 3:30pm
Getting There - Kent's Cavern is located in Torquay, just off of the A380, coming off of the M5. Use the google map below to help plan your journey
Contact Details - If you require any more information regarding your trip to Kent cavern, then feel free to get in contact with the team who will be happy to help.
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