Meet the Stump Cross Cavewoman
Say hello to our friendly Stone Age guide and take part in some fun family activities.
Say hello to our friendly Stone Age guide and take part in some fun family activities.
"Hi! I'm Cavewoman. I can't wait to meet you.
I've lived here at
Stump Cross Caverns for, ooh…
10,000 years or so.
That's a
long,
long
time. But I've
never
been bored.
Stump
Cross is a
magical
place, full of all my
favourite things –
fossils,
fairies and
wonderful
rock
formations.
I'm sure
you're going to
love it
here too.
Caves
might seem
scary at first, but
they're
not really. It's my
job to show you how
fun
and
fascinating
they can be.
My
children's activity days are all about having fun, exploring and making
exciting
discoveries. Because here at
Stump
Cross, there are
always
new things to
discover."
Kids' activities in Yorkshire
It's time for Stone-Age fun! Let Cavewoman guide you as you explore the magic and mystery of Stump Cross Caverns.
Cavewoman Party
Play Stone-Age games and get a free party bag!
There's no party like a Cavewoman party! Join her for a unique celebration in the enchanting depths of Stump Cross Caverns. Kids will love getting to know Cavewoman as she leads a fun-filled hour of games, music and dancing. Whoopee!
- Pass the parcel
- Standing statues
- Fun and dancing
- A free party bag for every child
Fossil and Gem Discovery Dig
An awe-inspiring and educational activity day out.
Imagine the looks on their faces when they unearth a genuine fossil or gem! Take part in one of our hugely popular fossil digs and explore the fascinating history of Stump Cross Caverns. Cavewoman will be there to show off her favourite finds and guide kids as they make their own discoveries.
- Dig for real fossils and gems
- Discover fun facts about history and geology
- Learn through play
The story of Cavewoman
How
did I
find myself
at Stump Cross Caverns
in the
21st century?
It
all started
on
a warm day
in 7832 BC…
10,000 years ago...
"Back then, it was almost always warm. The weather was a little hotter than today – and dangerous animals like wolves and bears roamed Britain's forests.
So, as usual, I was looking for somewhere safe and cool to get a good night's sleep.
That's when I found it – a small, rocky opening hidden behind a withered old bush.
I
moved some
loose
boulders out of the way and
squeezed into the
crack. It wasn't easy, but
I was determined –
I can't
resist
a
bit of
adventure!"
A new adventure!
"As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, my jaw hit the floor. I was expecting a pokey little cave, but instead I'd stumbled across a vast network of caverns, full of beautiful stalagmites and twisting passageways.
I couldn't wait to show my friends what I'd found. Here was an underground wonderland, where the floors are paved with fossils and the rocks are older than the dinosaurs!
But when they followed me into the cavern, they got scared and ran away.
"It's too dark," they
yelped. "Who
knows what
might be
lurking
down
there?""
Uncovering the secret of the caves...
"I knew the truth, of course. The cavern wasn't scary. It was a place of wonder and excitement – all you needed was a little light to guide you on your way.
So I made a decision. I'll be the light that guides people through the caves. I'll show them that there's nothing to be scared of.
Since that day, I've dedicated my life to exploring Stump Cross Caverns and uncovering its secrets. And even now, 10,000 years later, there are still new mysteries to uncover.
It's my job to take you back in time and show you some of these prehistoric mysteries. With me as your guide, you'll see how fun, fascinating and exciting these caves can be.
So don't be afraid. Dig deep, find your inner strength and join me on a voyage of adventure and discovery."
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