VISITOR INFO
We do not take pre-bookings for regular groups. Due to the size of the sites, we are able to safely accommodate large numbers of visitors, so you can turn up during opening hours and get tickets on arrival. We do not turn visitors away, and we do not have large queues. We occasionally run ticketed events, and these can be purchased on our Events page.
Ingleborough Cave is OPEN DAILY UNTIL SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, with first entry at 10am & last entry at 4pm, with first entry at 10am & last entry at 4pm. On Tuesday 14th October & Friday 24th October Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail will be closed for private use – the cave will remain open and access will be along a public footpath that is slightly steeper and rougher under foot than the trail. Staff at the trail entrance ticket flyer will advise regarding access and directions.
DURING THE REMAINDER OF NOVEMBER we are open on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd, with first entry at 10am & last entry at 3pm. Please note that we are closed on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November.
SANTA’S GROTTO. We run our popular Santa’s Grotto on select dates in December, in the lead up to Christmas. This is a ticketed event by pre booking only. Click here to find out more and purchase tickets.
Ingleborough Cave is OPEN DAILY FROM SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER UNTIL SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY, THEN EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY UNTIL SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, with first entry at 10am & last entry at 3pm.
Ingleborough Cave is OPEN DAILY FROM SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, with first entry at 10am & last entry at 4pm.
Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail opening times can be found by clicking here.
Entry into Ingleborough Cave is self guided, but guided tours can be provided for larger groups by pre-arrangement. For more information please get in touch.
The prices below include £2.50 per Adult & £1.00 per Child (3-15) for Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail, which is the most direct route to the cave.
Adults – £17.50
Children (3-15) – £9.50
Family (2A+2C) – £48.50
Senior Citizen (65+)/Student – £15.00
The Old Sawmill Cafe and ticket foyer at the entrance to Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail has toilets and a cafe space. We have a small shop on site at Ingleborough Cave that sells the usual amenities including souvenirs (postcards, magnets, fossils etc), hot and cold drinks, confectionary and ice cream (time of year dependent). There are toilets at Ingleborough Cave for those with a valid entry ticket on that given day. Unfortunately we only have limited facilities, so the toilets are only available to those going in the Cave on the day.
Dogs are more than welcome on the trail, in the cave and in The Old Sawmill Cafe providing they are well behaved and are kept on a lead.
We accept payment by cash, cheque or card.
The Cave tour journeys 0.3 miles (0.5km) underground, so visitors will walk a total of 0.6 miles (1km). There are two short stooping sections within the Cave, and there are no steps. The passages are well lit with floodlights throughout. The Cave is a cool 8 degrees centigrade throughout the year, so we recommend wrapping up appropriately. Please wear suitable footwear for a well-laid concrete path.
When deciding how best to transport your children, please factor in both the trail (1.25 miles along a well maintained gravel track at a gentle incline) and cave (0.6 miles through cave passages, with some stooping). Single width pushchairs can be taken through the Cave, as can front mounted baby carriers. We strongly advise against rear mounted baby carriers in the cave.
Photography is permitted on the Cave tour, although visitors are asked to keep up with the group, so you will not have much time to take photographs. For those looking for an opportunity to photograph the Cave without time constraints, we recommend booking on to one of our Evening Photography Sessions (link this to the events page). Video is not permitted without specific permission in writing. Please contact us for any video queries.
