Mother Shipton's Cave
Mother Shipton's Cave is a castle & historic landmark in North Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £7 · Child £7 · Family £35 Tickets are per car or group of up to 5: £35 off-peak (term-time weekdays), £42 in the Halloween event; under-2s free. Knaresborough HG5 8DD. No motorhomes. |
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| Opening times | Daily 28 March-1 November (10am-5.30pm, last entry 4pm in half term). Closed in winter. |
| Best time to go | Term-time weekdays (off-peak car tickets). |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | About 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access All ages. |
| If it rains | Mixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter |
| Money saver | Check membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles. |
| Top tips | Riverside woodland walk to the Petrifying Well and the cave of the legendary prophetess, in Knaresborough. |
| What to pack | Sturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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