Britain's Oldest Home
Kents Cavern Tickets
Step into the Stone Age and discover an incredible underground world
Kents Cavern is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe and a truly unique day out in Torquay.
Journey through an extensive labyrinth of caverns, surrounded by 400-million-year-old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites, and discover the story of the ancient humans who once called the cave home.
From prehistoric adventures and self-guided cave visits to spooky Halloween experiences and magical Christmas events, there's plenty to discover beneath the surface.
Explore Kents Cavern
Which Kents Cavern Experience Is Right for You?
Whether you're visiting during Halloween, planning a magical Christmas experience or simply want to discover the caves, there's a Kents Cavern experience to suit you.
Halloween at Kents Cavern
This October, Britain's Oldest Home goes darker. Choose between a fascinating Go Darker guided tour or an atmospheric Ghost Walk.
Halloween
Go Darker
Discover the darker side of Kents Cavern
Discover the caves in a whole new light — or, rather, in the darkness. With atmospheric Halloween theming and darker storytelling, this guided experience reveals a different side of Kents Cavern.
This October, the stories get darker...
Perfect for:
- Visitors looking for something different this Halloween
- History and folklore fans
- Older children, families and adults
- Those who want a darker side of Kents Cavern
Halloween
Ghost Walk
Step into the darkness
Venture underground after dark and explore tales of haunted homes, restless spirits and the unexplained. Blending the ancient setting of Kents Cavern with supernatural storytelling, this is a Halloween experience for those seeking something a little different.
Perfect for:
- Halloween visitors looking for an atmospheric experience
- Fans of ghosts and paranormal stories
- Adults and older visitors
- Anyone brave enough to explore after dark
Christmas at Kents Cavern
Experience the magic beneath the surface with festive adventures, Santa in his underground grotto and Christmas music filling the ancient chambers.
Christmas
Santa in the Caves
Meet Santa underground
Swap the usual grotto for a magical underground setting. Make a festive visit to Kents Cavern part of your Christmas traditions, with Santa and seasonal experiences in a truly unusual location.
Perfect for:
- Families with children
- Christmas traditions with a difference
- Festive days out in Torquay
- Anyone looking for a magical underground experience
Christmas
Carols in the Caves
Christmas music in an extraordinary setting
Celebrate the festive season surrounded by the dramatic chambers of Kents Cavern. An atmospheric underground setting offers a memorable backdrop for Christmas carols.
Perfect for:
- Christmas music lovers
- Couples and families
- Festive evenings with a difference
- Visitors looking for a memorable Christmas experience
Discover Kents Cavern
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Choose Cave Entry and discover the prehistoric caves for yourself.
All Year
Self-Guided Kents Cavern
Explore at your own pace
Step into an extraordinary underground world and discover the caves at your own pace. For visitors interested in the history, geology and atmosphere of this remarkable prehistoric site, it’s a great way to explore beyond the seasonal events.
Perfect for:
- Families wanting a flexible day out
- Visitors who prefer to explore independently
- History and archaeology enthusiasts
- Anyone looking for an indoor attraction in Torquay
Discover More of Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe and Britain's Oldest Home.
The UK's oldest human fossil was found here, and the caves contain evidence connected with three different human species.
As you explore the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you'll be surrounded by 400-million-year-old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
From ancient human history and Ice Age animals to gods, witches and folklore, Kents Cavern tells a story that stretches across deep time.
