The Blue John Cavern

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:accessibility guided tours
public transport access
parking available
wheelchair accessible areas
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:tourism
gptkb:Blue_John_stone
local folklore
geology enthusiasts
caving community
gptkbp:cave_accessibility_features signage available
gptkbp:cave_entrance_fee applies
gptkbp:cave_guided_tours led by experts
gptkbp:cave_merchandise souvenirs available
gptkbp:cave_parking available nearby
gptkbp:cave_sound echoes
gptkbp:cave_system gptkb:seasonal_events
1 hour
available year-round
regular inspections
rich history
trained staff
none known
ongoing studies
artificial
wheelchair accessible areas
restrooms available
large chambers
part of a larger cave system
limited in winter
connected to other caves
educational and enjoyable
around 10° C
gptkbp:cave_visitor_center on-site
gptkbp:climate high
cool and damp
gptkbp:conservation_status protected site
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Blue_John_mineral
gptkbp:cultural_impact local traditions
inspired artists
featured in literature
featured in films
gptkbp:depth approximately 100 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by Joseph D. Smith
gptkbp:educational_programs available
available for schools
gptkbp:environment gptkb:landscape_architecture
gptkbp:events workshops
special exhibitions
seasonal tours
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:gift_shop
gptkb:visitor_center
gptkb:café
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Blue_John_stone
gptkbp:features stalactites
stalagmites
underground lakes
underground river
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:gift_shop available
gptkbp:historical_significance mining history
gptkbp:historical_use mining of Blue John stone
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blue John Cavern
gptkbp:is_explored_in extensive
ongoing research
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Blue_John_stone
gptkbp:length approximately 1 mile
gptkbp:local_economy gptkb:tourism
gptkbp:local_legends associated with folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkb:Castleton,_Derbyshire,_England
gptkbp:natural_resources calcium carbonate
gptkbp:nearest_city Castleton
gptkbp:notable_minerals calcite
fluorspar
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:1935
yes
gptkbp:opening_hours varies seasonally
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Blue_John_Cavern_Ltd.
gptkb:The_Blue_John_Cavern_Ltd.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Peak_District_National_Park
gptkbp:photography yes
gptkbp:research_interest geology
gptkbp:safety_measures regular inspections
guided tours only
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Peak_District_National_Park
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type gptkb:tourist_attraction
show cave
gptkbp:visitors_per_year around 20,000
approximately 30,000
gptkbp:wildlife insects
bats
lichens
mosses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:High_Peak_Borough
gptkbp:bfsLayer 9