There is a cave network in Brixham that was once open to the public, accessed from the small doorway to be seen at number 107 Mount Pleasant Road.

Philp's Cave was discovered by a Mr. Philp in 1858 and named after him. He was erecting a terrace of houses on ground he bought for this purpose in Mount Pleasant Road. During the works, a pick-axe disappeared into a hole in the ground. The search for the tool revealed an underlying cave. When the cave was entered for the first time, it was completely undisturbed because it was sealed at both ends and thus not accessible for a very long time, given that the stalagmite floor was found to be intact.

The Geological Society of London set up a committee to investigate the cave, leased it from Mr Philp, and conducted a thorough scientific investigation, which was published. Over 1600 bones, some apparently split for marrow, others gnawed by animals, and 32 flints were found in the 19th century excavations. The cave served as a den for hibernating brown bears, hyena and cave lions.
The caves were open to the public as a popular tourist attraction for the town.  They closed down in 1977

Visitors could freely wander around the caves without a guide, once the entrance fee had been paid. The caves are also known as Windmill Caves and the Bone Cavern.