Hoover Cave is a limestone cave near Matlock Bath, in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. It features a large number of stalactites and stalagmites. Visitors can take guided tours through the cave.
Currency
GBP (£)
Best time to visit
April to September
Languages
English
Coordinates
53.196°, -1.654°
Key facts
1Hoover Cave features over 100 stalactites and stalagmites, making it one of the most impressive limestone caves in the Peak District.
2The cave has a relatively small entrance, but it stretches for over 150 metres underground.
3Visitors to the cave can see a range of geological formations, including flowstones, draperies, and helictites.
Timeline
1820s: The cave is discovered by local residents, but it remains largely unexplored.
1912: The Derbyshire County Council acquires the cave and begins to develop tourist facilities.
1920s: The cave becomes a popular tourist destination, with visitors drawn by its unique geological formations.
