The caves are a labyrinth of dark mysterious passageways and first opened to the public in 1900 as a showplace, the guides told the Victorians history of Romans, Druids and Saxons, Smuggling and Murder. The last 100 years has added munitions storage for the Woolwich Arsenal in the 1914-18 war, Mushroom growing in the 1920 and 1930’s and becoming an underground town as the largest deep air-raid shelter outside London, protecting over 15000 people every night during the Blitz. In the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s the caves were used as a venue for dances and concerts, presenting the foundations of Jazz, Skiffle and Folk music to the most famous names in pop and rock

We recommend wearing sensible footwear (boots or trainers) and standard clothing is fine, but it is worth remembering that in summer the caves are much cooler than outdoors

** Please note The Caves may not be suitable for those of a very nervous disposition, an acute fear of darkness, claustrophobia or a fear of mannequins **

The cost includes entry and your coach travel to and from the Caves. The lamp-lit guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour

There is also a cafe on-site for a bite to eat and refreshments and a gift shop