Interested in joining the Wessex Cave Club?
The Wessex Cave Club was formed over eighty years ago and is one of the oldest caving clubs in the country. Currently membership numbers around 300, which makes us one of the largest caving clubs in the country. We continue to welcome new, or returning members into our midst. The main requirements for joining the club, is of course firstly that you are a keen caver, but secondly that you get two established members (with their emails), who you have caved with to vouch for you (this is common practice within caving clubs). Should you wish to join us, then please simply follow the below instructions. We look forward to seeing your application at the next committee meeting.
How to join. Your first port of call is the Membership Secretary. You will need to find two current members as Proposer and Seconder for your application that you have caved with. It is also a good idea to contact the Caving Secretary who can arrange for you to attend some caving trips and meet other members who can then act as Proposer and Seconder.
As a new member please complete a membership Application at the following link on our Membership database:
https://wcc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Registration/Register/Index?id=1
If you are a rejoining member please email the Membership Secretary (details on the contact page)
Your application will be considered at the next committee meeting and you will emailed notification of the outcome, and the membership payments required along with further information about the Club.
As a guide the full years subscriptions for 2026 are:
- £44 for single members
- £66 for joint members (but can be less – see Application Form for details)
- £22 for student members in full time education or members under 25
- Free for junior members (under 18 on 1 January)
plus BCA membership (which provides liability insurance) which is £32 for 2026 (discounts are available to students, under 18s and non-cavers). Subscription rates if you join part way through the year are pro rata.
Note that new members only pay for the quarters of year remaining (including the current one).
A key giving access to the Upper Pitts and its facilities can be purchased by any member for a fee of £10. Contact the HQ Warden.
Lockers may be available to rent at an annual cost of:
- £10 – Digging Locker
- £10 – Large Locker
- £5 – Small Locker
Membership subscriptions can be paid by GoCardless, BACS, Cheque or Cash.
Senior Membership is only available after approval by the Committee. Contact the Membership Secretary for details.
A copy of our constitution can be found here.