The Hell-Fire Caves
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Overview
Go underground into the Hell-Fire Caves for a unique day out. Sir Francis Dashwood had these extraordinary caves excavated in the 1750s. The caves were reputed to have hosted the notorious Hell-Fire Club, whose members included some of Britain's most senior aristocrats and statesmen. A tour of the caves takes you past various small chambers to the Banqueting Hall, down over the River Styx to the Inner Temple, which is about 300 feet beneath the church on the top of the hill. The caves are scattered with statues in costume and a commentary with sound effects is included in the tour. See website for special events, including Halloween.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Oct, daily 11-5.30; Nov-Mar, weekends & school hols 11-5.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Buckinghamshire is a land of glorious beech trees, wide views and imposing country houses, such as Stowe and Waddesdon Manor, set amid sumptuous gardens and dignified parkland. The Vale of Aylesbury is a vast playground for leisure seekers, and rising above it are the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can also find the woodland rides of Burnham Beeches.
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