A natural limestone cave near Buxton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It is at least 2 million years old, has been used by man since Neolithic times, and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The cave has been a tourist attraction since the 16th century, when Mary Queen of Scots is said to have visited.

The following Knightmare scenes were filmed at Poole's Cavern:

Level 1 Causeway tackled by Team 1, Team 2 and Team 4 of Series 6. Visible on the right-hand side is 'the Flitch of Bacon', the largest stalactite in Derbyshire at just under 2m (6.5ft).
The centre of the above image, together with its reflection, was later used as the setting for the Great Causeway in Level 3. This is where Team 6 of Series 6 died on the brink of victory.
Captain Nemanor delivered Team 5 of Series 6 "to the Mines of Gore and the last dungeon". Here they magically summoned Hordriss who gave them a vital spell.
This is the Roman Chamber, where over 4,000 archaeological artefacts have been found. The markers left from an extensive dig in the 1980s are clearly visible in this Eyeshield sequence.
Ben's final encounter with Lord Fear in the Caverns of Gore. Up ahead, the infant River Wye flows alongside the cave path in winter.
This scene had previously appeared behind Treguard at the end of Series 6 episode 2.




Poole's Cavern is now owned by the Buxton Civic Association (a registered charity) and is open to the public. Click here to visit the website.

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