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Visit Santa at Poole’s Cavern

30th October 2022
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Laura Muse
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Visit Santa at Poole’s Cavern

Why not bring your Christmas wishes to Poole’s Cavern, Buxton, this December.  Here you can meet Santa and explore the beautifully illuminated natural cavern deep beneath the hills of Buxton.

How exciting…

Tickets are £15 per person entering the Cavern.  Infants under 12 months old are free.
All youngsters will receive an age-appropriate present from Santa during their private audience with lots of opportunities to take photos in his magnificent grotto.  Book your tickets here:

What next?

Then follow the cavern walkway to see the spectacular Poole’s Cavern stalactite formations illuminated for the festive season.
The cavern visit takes around 30 minutes, but you can follow the path at your own pace.
Santa’s Grotto is fully accessible for buggy and wheelchair users.  However, further parts of the cavern have some steps and slopes.

Things to be aware of

  • The Temperature inside the cave is 7 degrees celsius.
  • Dogs apart from assistance dogs are not permitted in the cave.
  • There are 28 steps in the cave the largest flight being 11 steps.
  • Each booking will be given a timed entry to visit Santa.
  • There is a maximum of 5 places for each booking.
  • You must arrive 10 minutes before your entry time to validate your tickets at the visitor centre. You will be greeted by one of Santa’s helpers who will show you to the grotto, which is inside Poole’s Cavern itself.
  • Poole’s Cavern operate a strict No Refunds policy on unwanted tickets or late arrivals.
  • If you are unable to attend on your booked date, please inform us at least 48 hours before and we will endeavour to rebook you.

What you’ll need

  • Warm Clothing There is a constant temperature of 7°C in the cavern, so dress warmly.

Weekends throughout December, booking essential

Never mind the North Pole, this popular Christmas event in the magical surroundings of Poole’s Cavern in Buxton is an annual sell-out, so be quick!

Little ones will love to visit Santa in his beautifully illuminated Elf’s workshop deep underground, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. Entrance includes presents for each child.

That’s all for now…

We will keep bringing you lots of information about the Peak District.  As well as things to do, our fantastic properties and of course we will keep you up to date with Muse Escapes ventures!

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Laura and James

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