Since early times there had been an open-cast quarry on the side of the hill for mining chalk for the foundations of houses in the village and for roads; it is shown in one of Hannan's paintings of the 1740s. Sir Francis, the 2nd Baronet, set about extending this quarry in order to relieve serious local unemployment caused by three successive harvest failures in 1748, 1749 and 1750, and to provide material for a new main road between West Wycombe and High Wycombe. The men were paid one shilling a day, enough in those times to keep body and soul together. The old road ran along the valley bottom and had become so deeply rutted that carriages frequently overturned, especially during wet weather. The new road, which was on a straight line to W
My son really wanted to visit here whilst we were staying near by. We managed to get parking right outside. There are only about 6 spaces, one is a disabled bay. More parking is available a little further away. Tickets were reasonably priced. I did think the caves would be longer, and it would take more time to get around. It was interesting to know a bit of the history of the area. Would recommend if you are in the area anyway. We also visited the cafe. The staff were very friendly. The WiFi did not work. A small menu of food and drinks. Toilets available including disabled and a baby changing table
The hellfire caves are situated deliberately under a church. The inner temple is directly under the church which is a short incline up to the mound where you'll find the mosuleum. It's a short trip there and back. The cemetery and church are beautiful and peaceful. Overall this is the best tourism spot I've been to whilst living nearby.
I recently visited the Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe and found the experience to be both fascinating and eerie. These man-made caves have a rich history that adds to their mysterious allure. Walking through the Hellfire Caves was like stepping back in time. The guides were knowledgeable, sharing intriguing stories about the Hellfire Club and its members. The dimly lit passages and atmospheric sounds create a spine-tingling ambiance, making it an unforgettable visit. I highly recommend the Hellfire Caves for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the supernatural. It's a unique attraction that offers a glimpse into a mysterious and controversial part of England's past.
The Hell-Fire Caves in West Wycombe are really something special. I checked them out over the weekend, and I gotta say, it was a pretty nice visit. A friend suggested I go, and I can confirm it is worth visiting. The caves have this cool, mysterious vibe, and the history behind them is pretty interesting too. So, if you're up for a bit of an adventure, and you like to esplore new things, I'd say give it a go!
A bit of a gimmick. The tunnel itself is quite impressive, with some large rooms but comes with a threadbare story hanging it all together (when one of the main information drops is that Benjamin Franklin probably visiting the cave once, you have a content problem). The "cave" with the stalactites and stalagmites in the publicity shots, is man made and behind very tight steel mesh meaning it looks like the "under maintenance" section of a Disney ride. Worth a visit if you have a spare hour and have exhausted the rest of the attractions in the area.
My goodness this is such a creepy, unsettling place. I was very apprehensive about visiting here but curiosity got the better of us. It was very quiet, which didn't help with the creepiness because most of the time we were alone in the depths. There are warnings about if you suffer from dizziness, claustrophobia and others (I can't recall) but proceed with caution. I did have a moment of dizziness but it passed. Very interesting but as I said, extremely unsettling. I'm giving this five stars because of how well it's preserved, run and the setting but the experience itself left me a little rattled. There are some small carparks up nearer the entrance but most folks park at the walled garden carpark and walk up the hill. This is NOT the official cave carpark. I'm only posting a few pics so as not to spoil it. If you visit here then visit the National Trust House nearby afterwards, it makes a few connections for you
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Toilets
Good for kids
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My son really wanted to visit here whilst we were staying near by. We managed to get parking right outside. There are only about 6 spaces, one is a disabled bay. More parking is available a little further away. Tickets were reasonably priced. I did think the caves would be longer, and it would take more time to get around. It was interesting to know a bit of the history of the area. Would recommend if you are in the area anyway. We also visited the cafe. The staff were very friendly. The WiFi did not work. A small menu of food and drinks. Toilets available including disabled and a baby changing table
The hellfire caves are situated deliberately under a church. The inner temple is directly under the church which is a short incline up to the mound where you'll find the mosuleum. It's a short trip there and back. The cemetery and church are beautiful and peaceful. Overall this is the best tourism spot I've been to whilst living nearby.
I recently visited the Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe and found the experience to be both fascinating and eerie. These man-made caves have a rich history that adds to their mysterious allure. Walking through the Hellfire Caves was like stepping back in time. The guides were knowledgeable, sharing intriguing stories about the Hellfire Club and its members. The dimly lit passages and atmospheric sounds create a spine-tingling ambiance, making it an unforgettable visit. I highly recommend the Hellfire Caves for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the supernatural. It's a unique attraction that offers a glimpse into a mysterious and controversial part of England's past.
The Hell-Fire Caves in West Wycombe are really something special. I checked them out over the weekend, and I gotta say, it was a pretty nice visit. A friend suggested I go, and I can confirm it is worth visiting. The caves have this cool, mysterious vibe, and the history behind them is pretty interesting too. So, if you're up for a bit of an adventure, and you like to esplore new things, I'd say give it a go!
A bit of a gimmick. The tunnel itself is quite impressive, with some large rooms but comes with a threadbare story hanging it all together (when one of the main information drops is that Benjamin Franklin probably visiting the cave once, you have a content problem). The "cave" with the stalactites and stalagmites in the publicity shots, is man made and behind very tight steel mesh meaning it looks like the "under maintenance" section of a Disney ride. Worth a visit if you have a spare hour and have exhausted the rest of the attractions in the area.
My goodness this is such a creepy, unsettling place. I was very apprehensive about visiting here but curiosity got the better of us. It was very quiet, which didn't help with the creepiness because most of the time we were alone in the depths. There are warnings about if you suffer from dizziness, claustrophobia and others (I can't recall) but proceed with caution. I did have a moment of dizziness but it passed. Very interesting but as I said, extremely unsettling. I'm giving this five stars because of how well it's preserved, run and the setting but the experience itself left me a little rattled. There are some small carparks up nearer the entrance but most folks park at the walled garden carpark and walk up the hill. This is NOT the official cave carpark. I'm only posting a few pics so as not to spoil it. If you visit here then visit the National Trust House nearby afterwards, it makes a few connections for you
