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Chislehurst Caves, London

The Chislehurst Caves comprise a twenty-mile long network of dark caves and passageways hewn in chalk 30 meters deep under Chislehurst over a period of 8000 years.

The Chislehurst Caves comprise a twenty-mile long network of dark caves and passageways hewn in chalk 30 meters deep under Chislehurst over a period of 8000 years. Used as an air-raid shelter during World War II, the Caves are now a local tourist attraction. Guided tours often last for an hour, were you'll learn the fascinating history as well as hear ghost and horror stories.


Hours

Sun

14:00

17:00

Mon

Closed

Tue

Closed

Wed

10:00

17:00

Thu

10:00

17:00

Fri

10:00

17:00

Sat

Closed

About Chislehurst Caves

 Old Hill, Chislehurst

 +44 20 8467 32

 [email protected]

 www.chislehurstcaves.co.uk

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