Nottingham Excursions
Caves at Creswell Crags © Henrylisatom
Cresswell Crags
A short distance from the M1 motorway near Nottingham is an
ancient limestone gorge, honeycombed with caves, where
archaeologists have found traces of Ice Age inhabitants who lived
here up to 50,000 years ago. Cresswell Crags is a rare site,
featuring Britain's only known Ice Age rock art. At the east end of
the gorge visitors can find out its archaeological significance at
a museum and education centre, before exploring the area.
Address: Visitor Centre: Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop;
Website: www.creswell-crags.org.uk;
Telephone: (0)1909 720378;
Opening time: Museum and Education Centre: daily 10.30am to 4.30pm (February to October); 10.30am to 4.30pm Sundays only (November to January);
Admission: Free, but donations accepted
