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Top 9 Caverns & Caves in Wales, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Wales, United Kingdom including Lydstep Cliffs and caverns, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Culver Hole Cave, Chwarel Hen Llanfair Slate Caverns, Caves in Pendine, Porth Yr Ogof, Dan Yr Ogof, Castle Book Store, King Arthur's Labyrinth.
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1. Lydstep Cliffs and caverns
2. The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,424 reviews
Voted Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder, and the winner of all major environmental and tourism awards.There are three exceptional caves to experience - Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave. Each cave offers a unique underground adventure. In Dan-yr-Ogof you walk through beautifully decorated passageways for just under 1 kilometre; in Cathedral Cave you walk through enormous caverns, carved out millions of years ago. At the end of this cave you will walk behind 40 feet high waterfalls that cascade around you in the ‘Dome of St Paul’s’, an exceptional end to a truly breathtaking cave. In Bone Cave learn why 42 human skeletons are buried there, and why our ancestors used caves all those years ago.On site we also have one of the world’s largest collections of life-sized dinosaur models. Ranging from the ever popular Tyrannosaurus Rex and Brachiosaurs, to the lesser-known Tsintaosaurus. There are over 220 models to see – you are bound to find your favourite dinosaur! The Shire Horse Centre offers the excitement of two indoor children’s play areas. We also have the farm experience. Why not make friends with the gentle giants – our Shire horses are waiting to say hello. Include the Iron Age village, museum, stone circles, and you have plenty to see and do for all ages. As we are situated in a National Park, you might like to consider staying on our Caravan/Tenting site for your visit to the caves?For those who may want a break, there is our Coffee shop, and finally the Rock and Dinosaur shop to enjoy.
Reviewed By 656lily
For the caves: It was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful caves and very informative audio guides as you go round. I went during the Covid-19 pandemic and the friendly staff made it very clear how to negotiate the caves while still staying safe which was very much appreciated, since one of my close family members is high risk- plus there were many hand sanitizer stations. One of the three caves was shut (the ‘bone cave’) but it didn’t matter at all or take away from the experience. Kids would absolutely love the dinosaurs, with cool scenes set up and moving creatures! Adults and teens would be awestruck by the beautiful caves with cascading waterfalls and wonderful rock formations. The site is very dog friendly and I saw many happy dogs enjoying their day. The gift shop was excellent, selling fossils and crystals, as well as toy dinosaurs and fun ‘welsh love spoons’. There is a farm with very friendly sheep, goats, llamas, shire horses and pigs and you could sit stroking the sheep for hours!! Overall a great experience and I’m coming back next year!!! For camping: Gorgeous location, with the rolling hills and pretty forests- there is even a little stream behind the campsite where you can explore and swim in the deep bits. The staff are again very friendly and welcoming and if you hear otherwise then I’m sure it is the reviewer that is bitter-natured rather than the staff. The toilet block is really clean with nice hot showers and big mirrors. Would very much recommend this picturesque, calm getaway!
3. Culver Hole Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Petetaylormusic - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Amazing bit of Middle Ages ingenuity. We have young kids and went round the headland at high tide and up the cliff to exit. The cliff was very steep ( as they often are) but would have been a far quicker route than the shore line which took an hour with little ones and was tough. It was well worth it though. Recent storms had build up flora and fauna so could not get inside the structure
4. Chwarel Hen Llanfair Slate Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieF408 - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
We arrived as they were opening so had the whole place largely to ourselves. The staff were extremely friendly and informative. We were given hard hats and torches and sent off into the caverns. The tour is self guided and the information boards are well written and interesting. Well worth a visit, dress up warm though, it’s cold down there! Good gift shop.
5. Caves in Pendine
6. Porth Yr Ogof
7. Dan Yr Ogof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Mdancer51
We stayed at the campsite for 3 nights , lovely clean well organised site with great views, and reasonably priced. Will likely stay here again. We went to the Showcaves which we thoroughly enjoyed, our 4 year old granddaughter absolutely loved the dinosaurs. A great family day out.
8. Castle Book Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Combine a love of reading with history at this unique bookstore that is housed in an entire 12th-century castle.
Reviewed By 923Dan - Swindon, United Kingdom
Walking through the grounds of Hay Castle, we came across the Castle Book Store. An honesty book store with no shop keeper, where people are free to browse the books and purchase them by putting money into a slot. I think it was only £1 per book. We did look, but couldn't find anything to our likening, but still an excellent local charity venture!
9. King Arthur's Labyrinth
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 637 reviews
Our dragons are still snoring gently. We hope to be able to reopen the underground Labyrinth, safely, soon. Our gift shop is open daily. When we reopen, we will sail again through the cascading veil of an underground waterfall and discover a magical place where tales from the mists of time are retold. Tales of dragons, colossal giants, fierce battles and the legendary King Arthur. Guided by a Dark Age Boatman through immense caverns and winding tunnels, you will find these ancient Welsh stories brought to life through dramatic scenes, light and sound. Enjoy an exciting finale - Dragon River! Your adventures underground may disturb the guardians of the Labyrinth…will you avoid their clutches and return safely to the outside world? There are more ancient tales to be found back above ground in Lost Legends of The Stone Circle where you can navigate the snaking paths of a simple maze to find mythical stories, intriguing characters and The Stone Circle. Complete the quiz and win a medal!
Reviewed By racheljennings137 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
I have taken several family members and friends to this attraction since it opened and finally got to take my 6 yr old nephew. He was excited from the moment we got to the shop with the red dragon outside. The shop has a mixture of pocket money toys for little ones and expensive wares for teenagers and adults who are interested in the Arthur stories. It was a particularly wet day, and after watching the story and safety video we set off in the rain with our hard hats on. The incline to the entrance is a little slippery but it’s slate and an old mine and so part of the experience. There are hand rails if needed. We walked inside and approached the boat, waiting for the returning party to disembark. One very excited 6 yr old. We got on the boat and sailed off on our journey. I’m getting old and my hearing is not the best, plus having Master Excitable it was a little difficult to hear the story, but the ‘magical waterfall’ never fails to amaze. The return journey was even more exciting with the dragons. The walk through the caverns and the story telling was great as usual. I do think it would be great to have a little live action as some of the mannequins are looking a bit dated. The lighting of the caverns is brilliant and whilst others may be listening to the story, I’m looking at the geology and patterns in the slates above. The experience lasts an hour and never feels rushed. The steady pace is needed as there are times when you double back to go down another passage way and there are other parties in there too. 6 yr old said it was 100 out of 10, awesome and would go again. He also managed to spend his pennies in the shop on things that would last and not the usual touristy rubbish stuff you can get at attractions. Grown up enjoyed it, child enjoyed it. Both of us happy to go again.
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