Kents Cavern Prehistoric CavesQuality Assessed

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"Explore this network of caves with a very human history."
Overview
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain's best showcaves. Thousands of years ago the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping tools and hunting Ice Age animals. As you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you'll be surrounded by 400 million-year-old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites. An incredible trip into the distant past.
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  • Suitable for children of all ages

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  • Parking onsite
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Location
91 Ilsham Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2JF
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

Quality Assessed
Assessed by Visit England Logo
Visit England Logo Assessor comments
"Explore this network of caves with a very human history."
Ratings & awards
award
Overview
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain's best showcaves. Thousands of years ago the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping tools and hunting Ice Age animals. As you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you'll be surrounded by 400 million-year-old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites. An incredible trip into the distant past.
Features
  • Children
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
  • Cafe
Show more (3)
Location
91 Ilsham Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2JF
About the area
Area image
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.