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Cave Entry

Underneath the mysterious Forest of Dean lies a hidden world, spectacular and unseen, a vast natural cave system that has been mined for thousands of years.

The Caves are self-guided — no need for a hard hat — explore winding passages and 10 unique caverns. Learn about more than 4,500 years of mining history and experience the excitement of exploring a cave 100ft below ground. 

Above ground, there is plenty of free parking for visitors. The mine shop sells unusual souvenirs of your visit. Our Lamproom Café offers organic coffee, lovely cakes and light lunches for hungry adventurers to fuel up.

 

Summer Exhibition: Back to the Cave – The Full Spectrum

In collaboration with Gallery Pangolin

23 May – 31 August 2025

Sculpture goes underground at the Caves for the second time with this exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture, curated by Rungwe Kingdon and Claude Koenig. Taking its theme of colour from the ochre mined at the Caves since Neolithic times, it will feature works by over fifty British and international modern and contemporary artists.

Visitors to the exhibition will follow a planned route – 550 metres long and up to 100ft below ground – where they will encounter sculptures, including several new site-specific works, and have a chance to explore the mine.

Artists taking part range from post-war pioneers Lynn Chadwick, Geoffrey Clarke and William Tucker, through to Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Polly Morgan, Tavares Strachan, Monira Al Qadiri, Ann Christopher, Merete Rasmussen, and Peter Oloya. The full list will be announced soon.

This amazing sculpture exhibition is included with your ‘Cave Entry‘ tickets purchased for dates between 23rd May to 31st August 2025.


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