Chislehurst Caves, Historic cave system in Chislehurst, England
The underground network spans 22 miles of intersecting tunnels and chambers carved through chalk deposits beneath the London Borough of Bromley.
During World War II, these subterranean passages served as London's largest civilian air raid shelter, protecting 15,000 people each night during the Blitz.
The caves transformed into an underground music venue in the 1960s, hosting performances by David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones.
Visitors can join guided tours with lanterns Wednesday through Sunday, with departures every hour from 10:00 to 16:00 through the atmospheric passages.
The complex features spaces that functioned as a hospital, chapel, and living quarters during wartime, complete with electrical lighting and sanitation facilities.
Location: London Borough of Bromley
Website: http://chislehurst-caves.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.40740,0.05750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Underground locations provide insights into geological processes and human history. Natural caves display limestone formations, stalactites, and subterranean rivers formed over thousands of years. Artificial sites include Roman catacombs, medieval cellars, and mining tunnels that document economic and social developments. This collection features prehistoric burial chambers with wall paintings, extensive cave systems with lakes and passages, and historical mines for salt, copper, or coal. Visitors can explore archaeological findings, mineral formations, and technical installations from earlier periods. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year, and many sites offer guided tours through their underground chambers.
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Church of St Nicholas, Chislehurst
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Chislehurst War Memorial
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Chislehurst Library
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Bickley War Memorial
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The Cedars
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Bonchester
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