Descend 105 steps to an underground canal. Take a boat trip to visit the cathedral like cavern and see the 'Bottomless Pit' ' a huge subterranean lake.
Within this entrance chamber you will see the remains of an ancient village where a whole community lived and worked making ropes for the local lead mines for more than 400 years.
As you venture deeper into the Cavern you will hear the remarkable acoustics of the Orchestra Gallery in the Great Cave, see a perpetual cascade of water at Roger Rain's House, pass through Pluto's Dining Room into the Devil's Cellar where you can hear the source of the river Styx.
Effective fibre-optic lighting systems highlight the splendour of the cavern chambers with their unusual flowstone and stalactite formations to enhance the experience of your visit to this famous film location.
Guided tours, including traditional rope making demonstrations are available at frequent intervals, with detailed information about the Cavern's history and development.
Each tour lasts approximately one hour and is fairly undemanding. They are suitable for people of all ages, although due to the nature of the caves they may be difficult for those with disabilities.
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