Records of both natural cave systems and man made mining networks. Reports include geological features, tunnel layouts, extraction methods (where applicable), environmental conditions such as stability and water presence and how subterranean systems have been utilised as tourist destinations over the years and becomes ever more popular highlighting peoples curiosity to see these hidden sites.
Hanging Flat Mine - Stoney Middleton
This small Derbyshire mine, worked for lead and later fluorspar until 1987, was briefly used for a 1992 "Peak Practice" episode (leaving polystyrene boulders).
Foel Grochan - Aberllefenni
Part of the longest continually operated slate mine in the world until its closure in 2003.
Slate Quarry Drainage Level - Wales
Serving as a drainage channel for a popular Welsh quarry.
Holme Bank Chert Mine - Bakewell
a key Derbyshire chert source active from the 1800s to 1961.
Crisp Delph Dragons Eye Mine - Lancashire
Crisp Delph is a 19th-century sandstone mine near Skelmersdale, known for its eerie “Dragon’s Eye” ceiling feature.
Gaewern Slate Mine (The Car Cave) - Wales
A Former slate mine active from 1820 to 1970, is now a flooded "Car Cave" filled with abandoned vehicles and appliances.
Lady Wash/Glebe Mine - Eyam
A mixed ore mine which exploited the Hucklow edge veins until its closure in 1979.
Odin Mine - Castleton
One of England’s oldest lead mines, this Derbyshire site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument valued for its historic, industrial, and natural significance.
Hendre Spare Mine - North Wales
Hendre Spar Mine, worked for Fluorspar and Calcite until 1981, was sealed in 2024 due to safety concerns.
Maenofferen Slate Mine - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Maenofferen Slate Mine in Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic Welsh quarry that grew into a major slate producer in the 19th century.
Beech Caves - Staffordshire
The disused "Beech Caves" stone mine, dating back to 1633 and potentially used for wartime storage.
Alderley Edge Mines - Cheshire
A historic network of prehistoric to modern-era copper and cobalt mines in the heart of Cheshire.
Draycott Cross Colliery - Stoke-On-Trent
An old railway tunnel that was used as a coal drift mine.