Chislehurst Caves
A maze of man-made chalk and flint mine tunnels beneath Chislehurst that you explore on a lamp-lit guided tour. They sheltered thousands during the Blitz and later hosted 1960s gigs.
- Hidden gem
- Price: £ · Budget
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Did you know
The tunnels are entirely man-made, dug over centuries as chalk and flint mines. In the Blitz they sheltered up to about 15,000 people, and Jimi Hendrix played there twice, in December 1966 and January 1967.
Local tip
Entry is by guided tour only, leaving hourly from 10am (last tour 4pm), Wednesday to Sunday, on bank holidays and daily in local school holidays. Wear boots or trainers, as the floor is uneven and the caves stay cool.
Finding it
- Address
- Caveside Close, Old Hill, Chislehurst, London BR7 5QX
- Nearest station
- Chislehurst (National Rail), 163 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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