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Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop

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Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop

Photo: Michael Garlick  (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Watch everyday objects turn to stone at the Petrifying Well
  • Explore the cave where Mother Shipton was said to be born
  • View Cabinets of Petrified Curiosities donated by celebrities
  • Large adventure playground for children
  • Walk Sir Henry Slingsby's Long Walk through Beech Avenue

Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, is a historic museum and gift shop set within a riverside woodland park. You can explore the cave linked to the legendary prophetess, watch objects turning to stone at England's oldest visitor attraction, the Petrifying Well, and browse the Gift Shop's Cabinets of Petrified Curiosities. Families will enjoy the adventure playground and picnic spots, while dog owners can bring leashed pets into most of the park, though not the playground or gift shop. Reaching the site is easy, with BRITSTAYS:station just 0.4 miles away, and BRITSTAYS:beach nearby too. For those wanting to stay over, BRITSTAYS:stays offers plenty of nearby accommodation options within 5 miles.

Practical details

Open
Daily 28 March to 1 November 2026, with seasonal opening times
Dogs
Dogs on leads welcome in the park, but not the playground or gift shop
Accessibility
Access via three sets of steps; may not suit impaired mobility, no pushchair access
Parking
On-site parking is only for Mother Shipton's visitors
Booking
Online booking recommended for events, essential for Bank Holidays, Halloween and Christma

From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Playground
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Baby Changing
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Picnic Area
  • ✓ Pet Friendly
  • ✓ Parking
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