The Blue John Cavern in the Peak District is a series of caverns considered to be the finest range in Great Britain. Cavern Tours are of immense educational interest showing clearly how the caverns are formed in limestone strata and how the limestone itself had much earlier been formed by the deposits on the floors of great oceans which have long since receded, as the fossilised remains of marine animals now show. The Cavern is well illuminated by electric lighting. Very comprehensive planning was necessary here to ensure that the whole project was complementary to the caverns as a whole. Without appearing to intrude or commercialise the caverns in any way. The Blue John Cavern Ponies can be seen at the World Famous Blue John Cavern on certain dates throughout the year. Bring the Kids along to give them a groom! 

 

 

It has been suggested that the Blue John Cavern is the finest that can been seen by the general public in Western Europe. The craft shop has a wide variety of Blue John Jewellery set in silver and gold, alongside Blue John Ornaments such as bowls, eggs, and goblets.

 

 

Blue John is Britains rarest mineral first discoverd at Castleton by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. And are the worlds only known deposits of this extremely rare and beautiful stone. During excavations at Pompeii two vases of Blue John Stone were supposedly unearthed, evidence therefore that the Romans not only discovered the stone but also appreciated it for its ornamental value. The Blue John Cavern is home to 8 of the 14 known veins of this beautiful mineral.

 

 

 

Opening Times

Open every day except Christmas day and New Years Day (weather permitting) 9.30 - 5.30 Summer 9.30 - Dusk Winter The last tour goes between 3.45p.m and 4.30p.m depending on how busy. 

 

 

Cross Street, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH

01433 620642