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Reigate Caves

Cave

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Caves, Urban

Walking, Photography

Year round

Dominic Alves / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Reigate Caves are a set of man-made tunnels and chambers cut into the soft sandstone beneath the Surrey town of Reigate, opening off the sides of an old road tunnel under the town. They are not natural caves but old sand mines, where fine silver sand was dug out, and over the years they served as ce...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

0

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

5 day, 5 overnight

Hatay Restaurant​, The Artisan Bakery​, Sylhet Spice​

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Reigate Caves?
Surrey features this underground sand mine system underneath a market town centre. Enthusiasts can discover the entrances right around the middle of the town.

What type of place is Reigate Caves?
Reigate Caves is an ancient network of subterranean sand mines in a Surrey market town.

When is the best time to visit Reigate Caves?
Summer open days provide the only regular opportunities for individuals to book a guided tour. Keen explorers should secure tickets well ahead of time since dates remain highly limited.

What can you do at Reigate Caves?
Walking through the cool, dimly lit passages lets you examine old pickaxe marks left by historic miners. People also enjoy viewing old World War Two air-raid shelter installations inside the sandstone chambers.

How long should I spend at Reigate Caves?
Allocating roughly two hours allows plenty of time to experience both the Tunnel Road caverns and the old castle grounds. A standard guided tour will cover the main highlights comfortably.

Where do I park at Reigate Caves?
Spaces numbering ten in total sit near the venue, providing five day and five overnight parking slots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Reigate Caves?
Hatay Restaurant, The Artisan Bakery, and Sylhet Spice offer three great choices to secure a meal right after your tour. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Reigate Caves?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Reigate Caves, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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