Stump Cross Caverns: magical underground caves in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
The best local cave attraction in Yorkshire
Voted Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Visit York Tourism Awards
A visit to Stump Cross is more than a family day out. It's a voyage back in time – a portal to a long-forgotten age before humans or dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Join us for a day of discovery and explore some of the best-preserved underground caves in the UK. You'll navigate twisting passageways, uncover incredible rock formations and learn of ancient mysteries hidden deep underground.
Whatever your age, whatever the weather – Stump Cross Caverns is always an adventure.
Opening times
Our Yorkshire Dales caves are open through most of the year. Check times and availability here.
Plan your visit
Ready to try caving in North Yorkshire? Here's everything you need to know.
Book tickets
Get ready for an adventure like no other. Book your spot online to get the best price.
What's on at our Yorkshire Dales caves?
Educational activities
Learn and play in our online education portal.
There's so much to discover at Stump Cross Caverns. Join Cavewoman and Rowan the Reindeer as they guide you through six fun-packed online activities.
You can learn all about the Stone Age, see how fossils are formed and try your hand at our cool geology quiz. Can you beat Rowan's score?
All online activities align with Key Stage 2 subjects.

How to find our caves in the Yorkshire Dales
You'll find our caves near Harrogate in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, just nine miles from Skipton and around 20 miles northwest of Leeds.
We're easy to reach by car. Just join the B6265 and look for our show cave visitors' centre between Pateley Bridge and Grassington.
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