Speedwell Cavern

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cave
gptkbp:accessibility guided tours available
wheelchair accessible areas
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Peak_District_National_Park
gptkbp:attracts around the world
gptkbp:café yes
gptkbp:climate cool and humid
constant around 7°C (45°F)
gptkbp:depth approximately 300 feet
gptkbp:educationalPrograms available for schools
gptkbp:environment dark and damp
gptkbp:established gptkb:Thomas_West
Thomas_William_Hutton
gptkbp:explores explored by cavers
gptkbp:features stalactites
stalagmites
boat tours
underground river
gptkbp:flora various cave-dwelling species
gptkbp:fossilRecord none known
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures limestone
gptkbp:gift_shop yes
gptkbp:guidedTours approximately 45 minutes
gptkbp:hasAccessibilityFeatures limited for disabled visitors
gptkbp:hasDepartment approximately 100 meters
gptkbp:hasFeature for visitors
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance in mining history
gptkbp:hasLength approximately 1 mile
gptkbp:hasMerchandise available for purchase
gptkbp:hasParking available nearby
gptkbp:hasTechnology around 9°C
gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter with exhibits
gptkbp:historicalEvent lead mining ceased in the 19th century
gptkbp:historicalPeriod tourism
gptkbp:historicalSignificance lead mining
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Speedwell Cavern
gptkbp:isA tourist attraction
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy public transport
guided boat trips
gptkbp:isConsidered a natural wonder
a geological site of interest
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn local history books
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn documentaries
tourist guides
gptkbp:isHomeTo various species of bats
gptkbp:isKnownFor its unique geology
its historical tours
its crystal formations
its underground lake
gptkbp:isLocatedIn winter months
gptkbp:isLocatedNear the village of Hope
gptkbp:isMaintainedBy local authorities
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:the_National_Trust
gptkbp:isNear Castleton
gptkbp:isOpenTo summer months
gptkbp:isPartOf the Blue John Cavern system
the_British_cave_system
the_Peak_Cavern_area
the_Peak_District_area.
the_UK_cave_system
gptkbp:isPopularFor school trips
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism boards
local tourism agencies
gptkbp:isPromotedThrough social media
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy natural beauty
gptkbp:isUsedFor research purposes
gptkbp:isVisitedBy thousands of tourists annually
gptkbp:length approximately 1 mile
gptkbp:lighting for tours
electric lighting installed
gptkbp:localAttraction gptkb:Peak_Cavern
gptkb:Treak_Cliff_Cavern
gptkb:Blue_John_Cavern
Castleton_Village
gptkbp:localWildlife insects
bats
lichens
mosses
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Derbyshire
gptkbp:location gptkb:Castleton,_Derbyshire,_England
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:The_Bottomless_Pit
The River Wye
The Great Chamber
gptkbp:offers guided tours
gptkbp:openingHours seasonal hours
gptkbp:openToPublic 1935
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Speedwell_Cavern_Ltd.
gptkbp:parking available on-site
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Peak_District_National_Park
gptkbp:provides educational programs
gptkbp:rootSystem none known
stalactites and stalagmites
show cave
part of a larger cave system
popular among spelunkers
regular inspections conducted
studied by geologists.
gptkbp:safetyFeatures safety helmets provided
gptkbp:soundtrack yes
gptkbp:touristAttraction spring to autumn
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear around 30,000
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:River_Wye
gptkbp:website speedwellcavern.co.uk