Creswell Crags

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Further evidence came to light in 2003 with the discovery of Britain's only known Ice Age rock art.

Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by ancient ancestors, a story that is unique on a European and World scale. At the east end of the gorge is the Museum and Education Centre. The gorge is part of the Creswell Heritage Landscape Area.

There are many exciting and interesting things to do at Creswell Crags. Visit the "Age of Ice" exhibition in the Museum and Education Centre. Go on a tour around Robin Hood Cave and explore the people and animals that lived here in the past. Follow up with a tour of the world famous rock art in Church Hole Cave.