We have visited Mother Shipton's Cave a few times now for both the Halloween and Christmas experience and keep coming back. The Christmas experience is absolutely magical and their Father Christmas is one of the best I have encountered. We love seeing all the amazing decorations and taking part in the different activities in the cabins and tents. The picnic cabins are a fantastic idea too for sitting and having a drink and a hotdog with a bit of shelter. The woodland setting is beautiful and we all enjoy the steady stroll down to the cave. You definitely need wellies or walking boots in winter months as it is all dirt paths through the woods. We plan to visit in summer time this year to take advantage of the playground.

Brilliantly enchanting we had the best time every it was brilliant if you enjoy enchanting witchy things and history this is for you also great for the kids . You can take your dogs as long as they stay on their leads . Absolutely loved it and would go again. It is set in a very pretty friendly town of Knaresborough

Great for a visit to see the well and cave if you haven’t been before. The history of the place is fascinating and magical. We had a pram which you could bring in but had to leave it at the pram parking to go down to the well and cave. The cafe area looks like a great picnic spot for lunch and there’s a children’s play area. It’s perhaps a little bit pricey at £6 each for pedestrians but appreciate that they need to maintain the area. 1-2 hours suggested duration is about right. We parked elsewhere so we could explore Knaresborough.

The cafe isn't a cafe; it is a kiosk selling coffee and hotdogs. It also offers pies subject to availability; they weren't available. We had three kids with us who needed feeding. The rules are you can't leave and come back if you drive in. We were only told this after we paid. The team at the gate were very unhelpful but eventually begrudgingly let us leave to get some food. The play area was closed. The museum is a tiny corner of the shop. It is a fun place for the kids to visit for a few hours but overpromises.

Perhaps due to the time of year and being a wet day, but we felt a bit underwhelmed by our trip here. The park wasn’t open, so it’s more of just a wander down to the well and cave. Not really how I’d envisaged it if I’m honest. Ok we’ve seen it. Not sure I’d rush back. The biggest frustration really though was the hot of food and drink at the kiosk. I ordered a soup. £3 for a cup that was smaller than what they sold regular coffee in. Certainly felt hard done by. As I say we won’t be rushing back.

Amazing Easter experience for kids. We took our 5 year old & expected to just visit the cave, but there was also a fabulous Easter themed event there. The staff put in so much effort to make the experience magical for my daughter. She particularly loved visiting the mad hatter from Alice in Wonderland & wondering through the different themes tipis decorated for Easter. The walk along the river is beautiful too and we enjoyed the visit to the museum & shop. The lady in the shop was so friendly & accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a visit for kids particularly during the Easter holidays or any other time.

Fantastic experience for all the family! Plenty of amazing photo opportunities! Plenty to see and do. Can't wait to come again in the Summer for the next event...Worth the journey for such a memorable time

After being informed at the gate that the attraction was full until after 3pm we were refused entry. However, after checking online, there were places available to book before 3pm. We revisited the entrance with this information and they admitted us. Very disappointed with the incorrect information that they gave us and initially turned us away. Once we managed to enter, the caves and attractions were excellent.

We visited Mother Shipton’s Cave during Easter break, and we’re glad we chose to come around this time. The place was well decorated with an Easter theme, and there were so many beautiful spots for photos! The staff members who played the roles of the Bunny Man and the Mad Hatter were professional and fun. And let’s not forget the amazing petrifying caves and the wishing well. Both kids and adults had a fantastic day!

We came to mother shiptons cave not knowing what to expect, we have slightly older boys, not quite teenagers but almost! We enjoyed it, the Easter displays were good, I do think it’s definitely more aimed for kids ten and under all round and wasn’t so much for our boys, plus the playground was shut which was a real shame! But the history itself was great and the whole place was dog friendly !