Step into the Marble Arch Caves for a rare evening journey through sound and stillness, inviting deep listening, presence, and connection.

A rare and carefully curated after-hours experience within the Marble Arch Caves, guided through sound and stillness by sound artist Tessa Ann.

Limited to just 16 participants, this intimate small-group experience takes place beyond public hours, offering exclusive access to the caves in a quieter, more atmospheric setting.

Step away from the pace of everyday life and into the stillness of the underground environment. This experience is designed to support a deep sense of calm, space, and reconnection through sound, stillness and place.

Taking place on 8 August (08.08), often associated with the Lion’s Gate, this moment in the year is linked with reflection and renewal. Here, it serves simply as a gentle invitation to pause, and to experience the caves in a more attentive and immersive way.

This experience forms part of The Place to BE series, a collection of immersive, place-led sound experiences in unique environments.

Booking Information

Location: Marble Arch Caves, Fermanagh

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Price: £70 per person plus booking fee

*Spaces are limited to 16 people to maintain the depth and intimacy of the experience.

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Event Overview

The Experience

Beginning at the cave entrance, you will be guided on a slow, carefully held journey through a series of underground chambers, each with its own distinct acoustics and atmosphere.

As you descend from the outer landscape into the cave environment, there is a natural shift from movement and conversation into stillness and attention.

With minimal instruments and very little spoken guidance, the focus remains on direct experience. Sound is introduced gently at key points, allowing the natural acoustics of the cave to carry and shape each moment.

There will be time to pause, settle and listen within each space.

At the Roundabout, the group gathers for a period of stillness and sound. Crystal singing bowls and voice are used sparingly, allowing the environment itself to lead.

Later, at Journey’s End, there is an opportunity for soft vocal toning, an invitation to engage with sound in a natural and unforced way.

The caves offer a unique acoustic environment shaped over thousands of years. Each chamber responds differently, allowing sound to travel, soften and settle in its own way.

In contrast to a typical cave tour, this experience is intentionally slow, creating space to listen more deeply and connect with the atmosphere of the cave.

As the return journey begins, there is an opportunity to notice how perception may have shifted, and how the cave feels on leaving.

Following the experience, there will be time to integrate, with refreshments or time outdoors if weather allows.

Accessibility

The cave experience includes steps, uneven surfaces, and low lighting in places. There are 154 steps on access and exit of the show cave.

The pace of this experience will be slow and mindful, with pauses along the way to support safety and comfort.

This experience is not suitable for wheelchairs and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility or significant difficulty with steps.

For the full accessibility guide for the Marble Arch Caves, please visit:

https://marblearchcaves.co.uk/contact/

You are welcome to contact Tessa Ann by email at tessa@thesoundhealingspa.com with any questions regarding accessibility.

Event Details

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Capacity: Maximum 16 participants

Suitability: Ages 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Sound levels: Natural sound levels within the caves cannot be controlled and may vary. At times, rushing water or echoes may be quite loud. If you are sensitive to sound, you may wish to bring earplugs or ear defenders for comfort.

What to bring: Warm clothing and suitable footwear for cave conditions. You may also wish to bring water.

Sustainability

This experience has been created in harmony with the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark and the Embrace a Giant Spirit ethos.

It is a low impact, small group experience designed to honour the caves’ natural acoustics and environment, while encouraging mindful engagement and awareness.

About Tessa Ann

Tessa Ann is a sound artist and wellbeing facilitator based in Northern Ireland, specialising in Sound for Wellbeing experiences.

She is the founder of The Sound Healing Spa and creator of Sound Space Connect®, a framework that explores how sound and environment influence how we feel, respond, and connect.

Through immersive, place-based experiences in unique environments such as the Marble Arch Caves and Armagh Planetarium, Tessa creates opportunities for deep listening, restoration, and a sense of calm.

Her work brings together sound, space, and environment to support wellbeing in a way that is both accessible and deeply experiential.

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