Mother Shipton's Cave & Knaresborough

Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough is England's Oldest Tourist Attraction, open since 1630, and is also the legendary birthplace of England's most famous prophetess. The small cave where she was born tells the story of her life and legacy, alongside the unique geological phenomenon of the petrifying well. The attraction also offers something for all ages, with events during the school holidays and plenty of magic and wonder to discover as you wander through the ancient forest.

There are plenty of things to do in Knaresborough all year round. The marketplace in the centre of the town offers a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or something delicious and home baked. On a Wednesday stalls fill the marketplace offering tasty produce, whole foods, plants and flowers, as well as pretty much anything else you can imagine, in the ever-popular Knaresborough Market. At the base of the cliffs on which the town sits, you will find a delightful promenade that traps the sun in summer, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea making a great place to enjoy an ice-cream or indulge in the tradition English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats’.

• Admission to the cave is included!

Please Note: Day Excursions are non refundable. Children under 5 are not allowed to travel on the front row seats.

Please Note: If you wish to take a mobility scooter, wheelchair or rollator with you it must be requested at the time of booking. Any such equipment must fold flat for storage or be capable of being broken down into pieces of no more than 20kg. We cannot accept larger scooters (class 3) as these are too large and heavy to lift. We sometimes operate minibus feeders to minimise time, these vehicles CANNOT convey motorised wheelchairs/scooters.