Chislehurst Caves

A labyrinth of hand-dug tunnels and chambers first mined for chalk and flint, later a Victorian showplace, a wartime munitions store and one of the largest deep air-raid shelters in the country. Visits are by guided tour only, with lamps carried through the passages, so it feels like a proper underground adventure. Older children who enjoy history, stories of Romans, Druids and smugglers, and a spooky atmosphere tend to get the most from it, and younger children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. There is a café and a gift shop on site, and the caves also host children's parties and school group visits. The floor is natural and uneven, somewhat like cobbles, so families with pushchairs or wheelchairs should check ahead before visiting.