Chislehurst Caves & Hawkwood Estate

Walks, England, Greater London, Bromley

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  • The caves are a short walk when you turn left out of Chislehurst Station, or you can drive and park for free here

    Step 1: The caves are a short walk when you turn left out of Chislehurst Station, or you can drive and park for free here

  • Entry is £6 and tours run on the hour.  The man-made tunnels cover 22 miles and their creation started in the 13th century

    Step 2: Entry is £6 and tours run on the hour. The man-made tunnels cover 22 miles and their creation started in the 13th century

  • Over 15000 people lived here during the Second World War, and they’ve also been used as a music venue for David Bowie Jimi Hendrix & more 🎸

    Step 3: Over 15000 people lived here during the Second World War, and they’ve also been used as a music venue for David Bowie Jimi Hendrix & more 🎸

  • When you’ve reached the main road again, take a right up this hill

    Step 4: When you’ve reached the main road again, take a right up this hill

  • We had lunch at the Imperial Arms which served some top notch pub grub and 🍺 🍷

    Step 5: We had lunch at the Imperial Arms which served some top notch pub grub and 🍺 🍷

  • Once your bellies are happy, double back on yourself and take a left down Susan Wood (we think she’d do the same 😆)

    Step 6: Once your bellies are happy, double back on yourself and take a left down Susan Wood (we think she’d do the same 😆)

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