Caves · London
Chiselhurst Caves
In or near Shortlands.
Chiselhurst Caves is a cave in the United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chislehurst · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chiselhurst Caves is a named cave entrance in London. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Eltham and Chislehurst parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area BR7.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Chislehurst Caves are a historical site that has served various purposes over the centuries, including as a chalk mine and an air-raid shelter during WWII. Visitors can explore the caves through guided tours that reveal their rich history and unique features.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chiselhurst Caves are located in London, within the unparished area of Bromley (postcode BR7). These caves are situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4074, 0.0579
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR7 5QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eltham and Chislehurst
- Phone
- 020 8467 3264
- Nearest railway station
- Chislehurst — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10am–4pm; closed Christmas and New Year
- Official site
- chislehurst-caves.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n9970315992 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Chislehurst Caves
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
Derwent House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Chislehurst Common
Parks · 0.7 km
Prince Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Bickley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
The Ivy House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Elmstead
Chapels · 1.0 km
Bickley
Chapels · 1.1 km
Widmore
Chapels · 1.1 km
Stotfold
Gardens · 1.2 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Chislehurst War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
The Bulls Head Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst Caves — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
Derwent House
Derwent House — house in Chislehurst, London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Prince Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon
Prince Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · London
Bickley War Memorial
Bickley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Chiselhurst Caves
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · London
The Naturist Foundation
The Naturist Foundation — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · London
Woollett Hall Farm
Woollett Hall Farm — a campsite in england london.
📷 5
📷 7
📷 6
📷 7Hotels · London
Premier Inn London Lewisham
Premier Inn London Lewisham — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Bulls Head Public House
The Bulls Head Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Blue Anchor Public House
The Blue Anchor Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5More caves in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chiselhurst Caves?
- Chiselhurst Caves is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR7 5QX), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Chiselhurst Caves?
- Chiselhurst Caves is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chiselhurst Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR7 5QX.
- Is Chiselhurst Caves a protected site?
- Yes — Chiselhurst Caves is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chiselhurst Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR7 5QX.