creswell crags

dougc331

Great, had good day, watching bird life. Also noted good to see no litter left anywhere.Very nice cup of hot chocolate in the café after our walk.

mummyedwards

Great afternoon out, exploring, visiting the gallery and going on a cave tour of Robin Hood Cave. Really interesting, the cave tour really captured the interest of the kids aged 4 and 10.Friendly staff really do make a difference, great tour guide (I forget his name, I think it was Nigel?!).We will definitely be returning with the dog and to explore the other caves.Added bonus, we purchased a family ticket and was told we can return at anytime in the next year, free of charge and go on another cave tour!Fab :)

S_n_D_8

This is a limestone Gorge near Worksop and easily accessible from junction 30 of the M1. A stroll around the lake by footpath shows the caves occupied during the last Ice Age. It's accessible to scooters and wheelchairs along the one side. You can take a tour into the caves (presently £6.50 or £5.50 concession). The visitor centre is warm and welcoming; as are the soup and roll we had for lunch. We were fortunate enough to hear, and then see, a Black Pheasant in the undergrowth (didn't know until then that they came in black) no doubt it was left over from a nearby shoot. Visit www.cresswell-crags.org.uk for all the gen you'll need to make the most of your time there.

638lesleyc

I have visited on numerous occasions with family and friends over the years and never tire of it as there is always something new to see and experience. Entrance to the main gallery featuring art and photography is free with fees only payable for the cave tours or feature exhibitions. Great value whichever option you choose. There is an excellent coffee shop (with balcony over-looking the meadow) serving a good selection of delicious rolls and cakes, as well as a well-stocked shop in reception with very reasonable prices. The lake and meadow area is a wonderful haven for wildlife - a 'must do' for sure. Don't forget your camera!

Emilykateslack1992

I have grown up with this place literally on my doorstep & so I forget how brilliant this place is.Even if you do not pay and go in to the visitor center, the walk around the lake and the 'meadow' is lovely.The visitor centre is 100 times better than it used to be with really knowledgeable guides.I would also recommend a cave tour on your visit (& trip to the cafe)

SHP25

Creswell Crags is a place that can inspire grown ups and children to use their imagination, it is where caveman followed the prehistoric herds of hunting animals to their most northern grazing ground during the summer months, so you can say its where caveman came for his holidays. The caves they used for their holiday shelters are open at various times throughout the year. The visitors centre provides plenty of information of how the cave people and the animals survived in their summer camp, and how, any one requiring that typical cuppa after the walk around the crags can acquire one in a modern cafeteria. Educational, well worth a visit to this world heritage site.

saneve

Went May 2014. Lived in the area for 25 years and this was the first time I had visited the Crags. Finding my annual pass prompted me to review. The pass can be used on repeated admissions for a period of 12 months but only for the program you have purchased that day.we chose an escorted tour of the caves, it was really interesting learning about the early settlers and how they lived. Followed it up with a walk round the lake and a coffee in the cafe. A very enjoyable afternoon.

sedith

Car Park with donations machine, when you put in a £1 it refuses it and says the minimum donation is £2. So many people don't bother putting anything in the machine.The visitor centre is the best part of the experience, after that there is nothing inspiring!

Beckyboobah

I went with my boyfriend to explore our local attractions and I'm so happy I went to the crags. The visitors centre is modern and informative, with a wonderful little cafe. We paid for the tours of the Robin Hood cave and the cave art tour. The guide really knew his stuff and made everything really exciting and interesting. The kids on our tour really enjoyed it as well as me and my boyfriend, one for a large range of people. The area is so beautiful, you never would have guessed Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire was so picturesque. You don't even need to pay for things to enjoy this place. Lovely for a walk.

seanwtaylor

Never, in my life, would I have thought that this part of the world would hold so much history!Our guide was such a nice guy, although his name escapes me, he was informative and friendly. Telling us all about the history and geological formations, and relating it to our home on the Isle of Wight.This place needs more publicity because I had never even heard of it until now - and I was born in Worksop!There is so much to see, do and learn here; it's a great surprise to me that it wasn't packed!Don't do your hair before you go - you'll have it blown all over, and if that isn't enough, you have to fit it all inside a hard hard! Quite rightly so too, the caves are a chore to negotiate in places.

TOONIST

When visiting the stunning Creswell Crags, it's hard to imagine that you are treading the same steps as were mammoths, hyenas and rhino many thousands of years ago. Wonderful walks. Fascinating caves. Great visitor centre and café. You'll be amazed at the various objects that have been found in the different caves, and a visit to the exhibition will answer most of your questions. Not sure about some of the cave art though. I saw a wild boar when I should have seen a horse. The kids will love using their imaginations whilst tracing the engravings with their fingers when looking at the interactive exhibit.

Rtthedog

Great place to walk when it's wet. All metalled paths and dogs allowed on the covered veranda of the cafe. If you have never been this is well worth a visit to the museum/information centre

Lotty8Valletta

I lived in the village throughout my teens and I always loved the Creswell Crags. Now it has been cleaned up, the road closed to traffic and has a lovely visitors centre with café. My twin grandchildren loved walking round the lake and peering into the caves. It made me appreciate this lovely place seeing it through their eyes.

briancH5410FK

A local venue .. and I am blessed.For anyone interested in history, a must-see.There is a car park which is free (although a donation is requested).Entrance is free to the historical site, although the majority of caves which were used as dwellings are securely closed although payment to go on one of the guided toursdoes allow access. A payment if also required to enter the exhibition.There is wheelchair access to all but the caves themselves.There is a good little cafe on site.

mille7

Inside the visitor center a volunteer called Henry showed us a very interesting collection (apparent his own items) of bones, tools and artifacts from ancient settlers and animals and told us stories they may have lived. We then looked at the small display of items in the vistors center before making our way to wait for our cave tour. We were the only people booked on that tour as it was early. Our tour guide was great, he showed and told us lots about the dwellers of the cave. The caves are small and narrow in parts. The gorge and lake are beautiful and there are interesting statues and lovely playpark.I would say it is a half day visit, longer maybe in summer with a picnic. If taking children who may be afraid of the dark take a hand torch - you are provided with a hard hat (much needed as knocked my head on the low roof) with a head torch though.Big thank you to Henry - you were great.