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Treak Cliff Cavern is an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. It is also Home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours. Popular as an ornamental stone and mined for 300 years, one of the largest pieces ever found is still in situ called ‘The Pillar’. The Blue John Stone in Treak Cliff Cavern can be seen all around the walls and roof of the Witch’s Cave. The guided tour takes you deeper underground to see multi coloured flowstone adorning the walls of Aladdin’s Cave, and further on you can experience the wonder of the stalactites and stalagmites in Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is ‘The Stork’, standing on one leg.
People of all ages can enjoy a visit to Treak Cliff Cavern, guided tours take about 40 minutes, and also experience special events held at certain times during the year. Polish Your Own Blue John Stone is an activity usually available during most of the school holidays where you can select, prepare and polish a slice of Blue John Stone to take home. There are also free children’s activities including the Discovery Table.
Treak Cliff Cavern is an excellent educational resource currently used by hundreds of teachers to deliver many aspects of the geography curriculum, across all Key Stages.
We have some of the finest stalactites and stalagmites in the Peak District with wonderful water worn chambers, ideal for studying the water cycle, limestone and other materials etc.
Our deposits of Blue John Stone are unrivalled, combined with many other minerals and fossils that children can see and touch. Our rural location also offer opportunities to study contrasting landscapes at the same time.
We have undercover and outdoor picnic facilities, and a souvenir shop. We are open all year round, and can tailor your guided tour to meet specific educational requirements. Teachers can visit the cavern free of charge and meet with the Cavern Manager prior to their school visit for planning purposes.
We are centrally located within the Peak District National Park at Castleton, Derbyshire, easy to get to and easy to find.
Visit the website at www.bluejohnstone.com or telephone 01433 620571 for information about all our events, guided tours and group bookings.
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