Mother Shipton's Cave

Mother Shipton was a Yorkshire Soothsayer who prophesied future events in the form of poems.

Her prophecies predicted the fates of several rulers within and just after her lifetime, the invention of iron ships, Great Fire of London in 1666, the defeat of the Spanish Armada... and even the end of the world!

Millions of visitors from all over the world have been enchanted by the Park's natural beauty, mesmerised by the Petrifying Well and enthralled by Mother Shipton's birthplace and her amazing story. Seasonal children's events are set amongst the 12 acres of parkland in Knaresborough, running parallel to the popular River Nidd. Dogs are welcome throughout the estate. Suitable for all ages