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Poole's Cavern

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Located just outside the spa town of Buxton, these caves where named after an infamous outlaw John Poole, who, rumour has it, used them as a hideout during the early years of the 15th century. For many years the existence of Poole was in doubt, but a recent stash of coins dating from the early 1400s found within the caves does tend to lend credence to the tales. As for the caves themselves, they show some quite remarkable limestone deposits reminiscent of mushrooms, and some much larger calcite deposits that glitter like ice in the low light. Neoloithic and Roman remans have been found in the caves, and these are displayed in the visitor centre at the cave entrance. more details ...
Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, SK17 9DH

About Poole's Cavern
Attraction Type: Family
Location: at the SW edge of Buxton
Website: Poole's Cavern
Email: info@poolescavern.co.uk
Phone: 01298 26978
Fax: 01298 73563
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OS SK050 726
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Rose Cottage - 5.6 miles from Poole's Cavern Crowdecote, Derbyshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £295

Broadcarr Barn - 6.4 miles from Poole's Cavern Kettleshulme, Derbyshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

Badger Cottage - 6.6 miles from Poole's Cavern Tideswell, Derbyshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £365

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Nearest Hotels

Alison Park Hotel - 0.3 miles from Poole's Cavern Stockport, Cheshire Stay from: £70.00

Westminster Hotel - 0.4 miles from Poole's Cavern Stockport, Greater Manchester Stay from: £40.00

Buckingham Hotel - 0.5 miles from Poole's Cavern Buxton, Derbyshire Stay from: £35.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Grendon Guest House - 0.2 miles from Poole's Cavern Buxton, Cheshire From: £44.00

Hawthorn Farm - 1.3 miles from Poole's Cavern Fairfield, Greater Manchester From: £60.00

The Stanley Arms - 4.3 miles from Poole's Cavern Macclesfield, Cheshire From: £65.00

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Buxton
Tourist Information Centre
The Crescent
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 6BQ
Tel: 01298 25106
Fax: 01298 73153
Email: tourism@highpeak.gov.uk
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