Grading Info
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Contact Details
holiday@torbay.gov.uk
Tel: 0844 474 22 33
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
Type: Cave
Incorporated within the English Riviera's Geopark and alone recognised as the most important stone age cave in Britain, Kents Cavern has revealed more about palaeolithic Britain than anywhere else. Highly commended tours take you through these 2 million-year-old caves to discover a unique history uncovered by Victorian archaeological explorers. Open July and August evenings for ghost shows.
Kents Cavern is a quality attraction and holds many tourism awards including:
Winner of Best Large Visitor Attraction in the South West Tourism Excellence awards 2007/8.
The English Riviera Visitor Attraction of the Year 2005
Crystal Palm Best Achievement Award 2005
National Best Practice Forum for Business Excellence 2006 for small attractions.
Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2009.
Opening Times
Opening 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) | from £29.00 |
| Adult | from £8.50 |
| Senior/Student | from £7.50 |
| Child (3 - 15yrs) | from £7.00 |
| Children under 3 | free |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M5. Follow signs to Torquay then brown tourist signs.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Torquay station. Head towards Torquay harbour and then follow brown tourist signs.
Contact Info
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Meals and refreshments available, with terrace overlooking the Ilsham Valley.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 02:30
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 20
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Languages spoken
- French spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
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