Mother Shipton'S Cave

Discover the legend of Robin Hood at Mother Shipton's during the Summer Holidays. Every day until Friday 31st August, open 10am until 5.30pm with last admission 4.30pm.

"Treemendous" is back! He loved it so much last time, he is here again Wednesday 15th August. Fool's Paradise Ltd
Treemendous will be performing a half hour act at 11am, 12.30pm, and 2.15pm.
Watch him in action here: https://vimeo.com/142381346

Did you hear us on BBC Radio York this morning? Robin Hood and Friar Tuck had 60 seconds to tell you all about what is happening at Mother Shipton's this summer. We think they did brilliantly!

Treemendous is here and having a great day so far 😃 The next performance is at 2.30pm and we hope to see you there! The last performance will be at 3.30pm. If you miss him today he will here again on Wednesday 15th August.

This Sunday, 5th August, we have special guest "Treemendous" here! There are a lot of trees in the park, but this one is just a little bit different 🌳😃 Fool's Paradise Ltd
Treemendous will be performing a half hour act at 11.30am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Watch them in action here: https://vimeo.com/142381346

Families having a great time despite the weather 😊<3

Today is #YorkshireDay and what better way to spend it than at Yorkshire's, and England's, oldest visitor attraction! We have a large adventure playground and a Robin Hood trail for the children with actors and props. Last admission 4.30pm. Yorkshire Post BBC Yorkshire Visit York Harrogate Visitor Information Harrogate Advertiser

If you are feeling peckish during your visit we are now selling pizzas! The pizza stand will be open 11 am until 3 pm every day during the summer holidays subject to weather conditions.
Margherita - £5 Pepperoni - £5.50

Robin Hood needs you to join his Merry Men! Robin will be teaching archery to the little ones. We also have St George's Archery Club here this coming weekend for the big children amongst us 😁 http://www.harrogate-archery.co.uk/

The Summer Holidays are fast approaching, and we are busy finishing the props for the Robin Hood adventure! These events have grown over the last few years. Props are created in house and I am currently trying to think of rhymes for the trail quiz... a slow process followed by sudden light bulb moments. You will probably see me out and about with the camera during events, and I have spoken to families who enjoy visiting for every event throughout the year. It really makes our... day to hear that families are having an enjoyable visit.
The Mumbler awards are fast approaching, and we would love for you to nominate us, it would mean a lot to all the staff here at Mother Shipton's.
Please consider voting for us in the category: Mumblers' Favourite Children's Attraction
Nominate here: https://harrogate.mumbler.co.uk/awards/no minate/
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Robin Hood will be in the park during the summer holidays, perhaps there is a champion archer amongst you. Defeat the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and help unite Maid Marion with her true love.
As you walk through magical woodland, props and characters will bring the legend alive. Actors will be stationed as characters in the park to interact with children and help families complete a themed adventure quiz sheet. Fun for all the family every day Saturday 21st July to Fri...day 31st August, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm). Standard admission prices apply which can be found on our website.
See the famous Petrifying Well and Mother Shipton’s Cave. The park also has several scenic picnic areas alongside the popular River Nidd, an adventure playground and museum and gift shop.
for more information visit www.mothershipton.co.uk
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There were a few casualties of #StormHector winds this morning, but the park has now been cleared and tidied ready for opening.

Due to very strong winds the park is closed today, Thursday 14th June. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Mother Shipton is at York Dungeon until the end of June. If you visit Mother Shipton's during this time you will receive a 40% off voucher for the dungeon!

The park will be CLOSED Saturday 9th June due to the Knaresborough Bed Race. We will re-open on Sunday as usual.

Tomorrow is the final day of the Half Term Hansel and Gretel event. We hope to welcome more families for a fun filled day, 10am until 5.30pm with last admission 4.30pm.

The witch likes to make a tasty stew, but watch out! The last ingredient could be you.... The Hansel and Gretel trail is still on this weekend, 10am until 5.30pm with last admission 4.30pm.

What a fabulous place. Me and my 2 year old had hours of fun. The Hansel and Gretel week is fantastic. Would recommend for all ages. A perfect family place to visit. Also a very safe place for kids to run around �. Thankyou we will be returning.

We visited here yesterday with our 4 year old little boy and we had a fab time! My little boy loved having his own little map and trying to work out the clues, he was absolutely amazed by the "real life mermaid and pirate " the theme was right up his street and he loved every minute of it. The staff at the gate were amazing and so friendly, and all the characters were amazing with my little boy. My hubby also enjoyed it and enjoyed finding out all the history about the place. The setting is great, and the surrounding views are beautiful.

We loved being able to have our picnic below the viaduct before embarking on the fantastic Beatrix Potter Trail. The children loved meeting Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit was incredibly cute!

It was incredibly interesting learning about Mother Shipton too! Very friendly staff and great adventure playground too! Thanks for warning us about the mud so my kids came prepared their wellies & over-trousers.

We have enjoyed each visit we've made during school holidays, always lots of fun for the kids, they love the challenges, staff are fab and the actors always so comical and entertaining, only thing missing is a nice little tea room (looks like there once was one but now closed?) Look forward to our next visit 😃

Visited here for the first time today! Two adults, a two year old and a 13 year old. Absolutely loved it!! I had messaged the attraction before the visit for general information and received a prompt reply. Very friendly. Visited today for the Easter hunt. It was fabulous!! The staff and characters were lovely. Made to feel very welcome. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours. We ventured into Knaresborough too, liked the fact we could leave the car after the Easter hunt to explore. Can highly recommend this attraction. Cannot wait to return in May half term for the next event. A huge thank you to all involved for making today so great!

Thank you for a great day I enjoyed it all and the acts where very good and the witch was really good and scary I loved it all and I would definitely go again at half terms thanks mother shiptons cave

Never been before and won a comp through stray fm. Lovely day out about muddy weather but was fun slipping in mud. My 3 year old loved the park and my 12 year old interested in the history. Loved the peter rabbit event. Great actors. Well done xx

Just been to visit the Peter Rabbit day at easter it was a great morning out very well planned and my 4 year old loved it � but it was very very muddy and could not play in the playground to dangerous to play in but otherwise great day � ����

I've been here when I was a little girl and I came back today with my 22 month old daughter. We loved it.



A great environment for a little explorer and the playground is a lovely addition.



We came on a beautiful day so could enjoy a picnic.



We timed our visit with the Hansel and Gretel theme and it was fab how the team really involved my little girl.



Thank you

I have been to mother shiptons a number of time since I was a child I took my 3 girls today we really enjoyed it, I was saddened by the fact guides don't show you round the well and tell the story anymore which was mich more interesting than listening to a pre recorded story I have to give it 5 star just because it's in a beautiful place and the well is also beautiful as for the priice it is abit steep why not make it a year pass like other places and maybe look at some sort of coffe shop xxx

Had a lovely time today, staff were helpful and friendly and just a generally beautiful place

First time visiting today,with my 2 year old son,mum and step dad today.

Was nice to walk around and see the spooky decorations,we completed the Halloween quiz, my son got to hold a Kestrel and have his picture taken with it,he also had his face painted and got to fight with a pirate!

The staff were great and the way they were with my son,made the experience even more fun; also we got to see the famous cave and well!

Got lots of fun photos too! :)

Fantastic place to visit ....our 6 year old loves it ...we always hit on the school holidays when there is something on this time was Peter rabbit and the actors are just fabulous ....knaresbourough itself is beautifully too we will visit time again x

Fabulous day out - good value for money. Easter egg hunt was fun and very interactive. My six year old son enjoyed making a wish. Would definitely recommend this day out.

Briefly vsited here this afternoon. Met at the gate by a charming and engaging gentleman attendant followed by an engaging walk through a very atmospheric and uplifting spiritual setting. Loved it but needed more time than the 1 1/2 hours I had.

Been twice and loved both times and will probably love the next time we go �

A lovely walk, big play area and robin hood theme makes for some lively dramatic parts.

Suitable for all ages.

Lovely walk round but very disappointed with Mother Shiptons Cave, it's just an opening in the rock, very overpriced :/

Spent no more than half an hour walking round and cost £22 for two adults, one child (aged 12) and parking. Daylight robbery for such a small attraction. Will not be going again.

What a fabulous place. Me and my 2 year old had hours of fun. The Hansel and Gretel week is fantastic. Would recommend for all ages. A perfect family place to visit. Also a very safe place for kids to run around �. Thankyou we will be returning.

We visited here yesterday with our 4 year old little boy and we had a fab time! My little boy loved having his own little map and trying to work out the clues, he was absolutely amazed by the "real life mermaid and pirate " the theme was right up his street and he loved every minute of it. The staff at the gate were amazing and so friendly, and all the characters were amazing with my little boy. My hubby also enjoyed it and enjoyed finding out all the history about the place. The setting is great, and the surrounding views are beautiful.

We loved being able to have our picnic below the viaduct before embarking on the fantastic Beatrix Potter Trail. The children loved meeting Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit was incredibly cute!

It was incredibly interesting learning about Mother Shipton too! Very friendly staff and great adventure playground too! Thanks for warning us about the mud so my kids came prepared their wellies & over-trousers.

We have enjoyed each visit we've made during school holidays, always lots of fun for the kids, they love the challenges, staff are fab and the actors always so comical and entertaining, only thing missing is a nice little tea room (looks like there once was one but now closed?) Look forward to our next visit 😃

Visited here for the first time today! Two adults, a two year old and a 13 year old. Absolutely loved it!! I had messaged the attraction before the visit for general information and received a prompt reply. Very friendly. Visited today for the Easter hunt. It was fabulous!! The staff and characters were lovely. Made to feel very welcome. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours. We ventured into Knaresborough too, liked the fact we could leave the car after the Easter hunt to explore. Can highly recommend this attraction. Cannot wait to return in May half term for the next event. A huge thank you to all involved for making today so great!

Thank you for a great day I enjoyed it all and the acts where very good and the witch was really good and scary I loved it all and I would definitely go again at half terms thanks mother shiptons cave

Never been before and won a comp through stray fm. Lovely day out about muddy weather but was fun slipping in mud. My 3 year old loved the park and my 12 year old interested in the history. Loved the peter rabbit event. Great actors. Well done xx

Just been to visit the Peter Rabbit day at easter it was a great morning out very well planned and my 4 year old loved it � but it was very very muddy and could not play in the playground to dangerous to play in but otherwise great day � ����

I've been here when I was a little girl and I came back today with my 22 month old daughter. We loved it.



A great environment for a little explorer and the playground is a lovely addition.



We came on a beautiful day so could enjoy a picnic.



We timed our visit with the Hansel and Gretel theme and it was fab how the team really involved my little girl.



Thank you

I have been to mother shiptons a number of time since I was a child I took my 3 girls today we really enjoyed it, I was saddened by the fact guides don't show you round the well and tell the story anymore which was mich more interesting than listening to a pre recorded story I have to give it 5 star just because it's in a beautiful place and the well is also beautiful as for the priice it is abit steep why not make it a year pass like other places and maybe look at some sort of coffe shop xxx

Had a lovely time today, staff were helpful and friendly and just a generally beautiful place

First time visiting today,with my 2 year old son,mum and step dad today.

Was nice to walk around and see the spooky decorations,we completed the Halloween quiz, my son got to hold a Kestrel and have his picture taken with it,he also had his face painted and got to fight with a pirate!

The staff were great and the way they were with my son,made the experience even more fun; also we got to see the famous cave and well!

Got lots of fun photos too! :)

Fantastic place to visit ....our 6 year old loves it ...we always hit on the school holidays when there is something on this time was Peter rabbit and the actors are just fabulous ....knaresbourough itself is beautifully too we will visit time again x

Fabulous day out - good value for money. Easter egg hunt was fun and very interactive. My six year old son enjoyed making a wish. Would definitely recommend this day out.

Briefly vsited here this afternoon. Met at the gate by a charming and engaging gentleman attendant followed by an engaging walk through a very atmospheric and uplifting spiritual setting. Loved it but needed more time than the 1 1/2 hours I had.

Been twice and loved both times and will probably love the next time we go �

A lovely walk, big play area and robin hood theme makes for some lively dramatic parts.

Suitable for all ages.

Lovely walk round but very disappointed with Mother Shiptons Cave, it's just an opening in the rock, very overpriced :/

Spent no more than half an hour walking round and cost £22 for two adults, one child (aged 12) and parking. Daylight robbery for such a small attraction. Will not be going again.