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A magical family day out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Underground

Valentines Afternoon Tea

27th & 28th October

Christmas events

Sleigh My Booking

Amazing activities

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Childrens parties

Party time

Discover a prehistoric world underground

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 prehistoric 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.

What's on at Stump Cross?

What's on at Stump Cross?

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Caves have been around for millennia. Yet humans still haven't uncovered them all.
By Simon Edward December 12, 2025
Caves have been around for millennia. Yet humans still haven't uncovered them all. Could there be more near Stump Cross Caverns here in Yorkshire?
Sites of Special Scientific Interest are natural areas with special legal protection. Learn more
By Simon Edward December 8, 2025
Sites of Special Scientific Interest are natural areas with special legal protection. Learn more about them – and how our caves became an SSSI.
A miracle in a cave and the origin of tinsel… Discover the magical folk tale of the Christmas Spider
By Oliver Bowerman December 5, 2025
A miracle in a cave and the origin of tinsel… Discover the magical folk tale of the Christmas Spider.
Meet Santa in the most magical grottos, discover the best festive days out
By Oliver Bowerman December 1, 2025
Meet Santa in the most magical grottos, discover the best festive days out and make some Christmas memories across Yorkshire.
Discover the first reviews of Stump Cross Caverns back in the Victorian era
By Simon Edward November 28, 2025
Discover the first reviews of Stump Cross Caverns back in the Victorian era, featuring glowing endorsements and some dramatic adventures.
Go back in time and discover what Stone Age people drank, from river water to wild brews
By Simon Edward November 28, 2025
Go back in time and discover what Stone Age people drank, from river water to wild brews and herbal teas.
Learn about Yorkshire's most memorable Christmas traditions, ranging from sword dances to sea dips.
By Oliver Bowerman November 21, 2025
Learn about Yorkshire's most memorable Christmas traditions, ranging from sword dances to sea dips.
Discover the best team-building activities across Yorkshire – from treetop adventures to underground
By Simon Edward November 17, 2025
Discover the best team-building activities across Yorkshire – from treetop adventures to underground discoveries.
Discover 5 of our favourite Yorkshire reservoir walks, rambles and hikes – all within easy reach
By Simon Edward November 14, 2025
Discover 5 of our favourite Yorkshire reservoir walks, rambles and hikes – all within easy reach of Stump Cross Caverns.
Discover how to spot a geode, what makes them sparkle inside and how to experience geode cracking
By Simon Edward November 10, 2025
Discover how to spot a geode, what makes them sparkle inside and how to experience geode cracking at Stump Cross Caverns.
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