Reigate Caves

This was my second visit to the Reigate Caves as I have enjoyed my first visit so much. The tour was taken by a young lad called Philip, which he did an excellent job even it was his first one. There are two caves one in the west side and the other in the east which are separated by a tunnel road in 1823 and is the oldest road tunnel in the UK and even in the world. The beauty of the caves is the history behind them, how they have been used as a shelter during the Second World War, and before that were used as a sand mine and that the sand is so fine that it was called silver sand. The cave on the East side it was used a storage for wines and beers and you can still see the original layout. It's also houses a small museum with all the finds from the caves. The caves are open a few times a year and you can purchase tickets from their website.

Highly recommend visiting Reigate caves tour when available (see their website for dates). Run by dedicated, enthusiastic and friendly volunteers. Had a very enjoyable time and our tour guide was an expert and so knowledgeable. You could easily imagine what it was like for folk years ago. There was also a well presented museum like self guided tour on the opposite side of the tunnel, which amongst other events showed the usage during the II world war.

Fantastic visit to the caves dug after the tunnel was put through. Since then used for many purposes especially during WW2 to accommodate local council and folk seeking refuge from bombing. Now there are displays from the time, very interesting geological formations and displays even a beer cellar!! Takes about 90 mins to absorb One highlight is the 2000 year old Roman Kiln rebuilt on display recovered from earthworks in the town - amazing You have to book appointment and make a donation to caving funds but really excellent interlude.

Fantastic experience, because it's run by volunteers it is also extremely cheap too! Make sure you keep an eye on the website for booking day, tickets go really quickly! You have to book both of these caves, it's very worth it! Very knowledgeable guides, super informative! I didn't find the caves that cold but do bring extra layers just incase 🙂 I took my kids with me, one 11 year old - she wasn't majorly impressed, a 6 year old - he was more scared of the idea at first but soon got into it, he did say he found it boring but then my 5 year old seemed to enjoy herself, the kids struggled with the tour guide side I think, but it was mainly just about the experience all round, we enjoyed being out in a new area we hadn't been to before. Thank you so much for the lovely day out, I, myself, had the best day! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience personally, want to take my mother if she is willing, so then I can experience the museum, I didn't make the family do that part as they were already struggling haha Ps, I found the parking at London road was super quiet, if you can handle the Ringo app and are OK with exiting through the entrance on the one way system, I had no problems, I think its one of the closer ones to the caves too. In barons caves, there's a dinosaur, sadly he isn't real but keeps the small ones entertained at least 😂🦖

Great experience. Would like the option of being a spontaneous cave goer as you have to pre-book tickets which sell out quickly.

Lovely man made caves, the main Tunnel Road cave were not as nice as the the Barrons Cave due to it currently being used as a riffle range which spoilt it really, but interesting nonetheless. The cave societys self guided tour also at the Tunnel Road site but on the opposite side of the tunnel was a really nice visit with lots of displays and information. Staff from the cave society were very friendly and helpful.

Reigate Caves is a must. The underground caves have a fascinating history and offer guided tours that take you back in time. Exploring the labyrinth of tunnels and learning about their various uses is a unique and educational experience. Recommended this place to our guests and really had a great time here.

I visited caves on a day trip to Reigate and it has history. Guide tour was cool.