East Midlands Tourism

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tool and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provides evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.  All of the caves are protected by metal grills to preserve the rare archaeological deposits that remain inside. At the east end of the gorge is the Museum and Education Centre.  Creswell Crags has a series of caves, one of which bears the name Robin Hood. It was here that Edward II was said to have pursued Robin Hood after first imprisoning several peasant families in the dungeons of his palace at Clipstone. The King was outwitted and outlaws released the hostages.

 

Did you know? Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by our ancient ancestors, a story that is unique on a European and international scale.