Chislehurst Caves
Old Hill, Chislehurst
Phone: ☎ +44 20 8467 3264
About
Chislehurst Caves, Old Hill, Chislehurst, ☎ +44 20 8467 3264 (enquiries@chislehurstcaves.co.uk), [8]. W-Su 10AM-4PM, seven days during school holidays. A seriously underlooked attraction, the caves are not in fact caves but a twenty-mile long network of passageways, carved from the chalk deep under Chislehurst over a period of 8,000 years. Used as a massive air-raid shelter during World War II, the Caves are now a local tourist attraction. Tours often last for an hour, were you'll learn the fascinating history as well as hear ghost and horror stories. It can also be rented as a venue, and is used for by those into D&D 'cosplay' games. £5, concessions £3, under 5's free. Nearby, the exiled Emperor Napoleon III lived in a country house, which is now Chislehurst golf club. Derwent House is also notable for its exquisite style.
