Underground UV cave tour

Watch ancient mysteries come alive in our glow-in-the-dark cave experience.

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See our caves in a whole new light

Discover an underground kingdom filled with natural glow-in-the-dark rocks.


Stump Cross Caverns has a special superpower. When you shine UV light onto the cave walls, they bloom with a mysterious glow.


That's because Stump Cross is a calcite cave – and calcite is a phosphorescent crystal. In other words, it absorbs UV light and then casts it back out like an ancient natural lamp.


The effect is truly magical. As you shine your UV torch on the rocks, you'll see lustrous veins of calcite flash in the darkness and discover hidden details that are invisible to the naked eye.


Whether you're a photography enthusiast or a family of adventurers, you can expect an experience that's fun, educational and unforgettable.

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How it Works

1. Grab a torch

Adults, grab a special UV torch – you'll need it.

2. Venture underground

Descend the 65 steps to enter a magical underground world.

3. Explore by UV light

Shine your torch on the cave walls and watch them glow like magic.

4. Return to the surface

Hand back your torches and hang on to those special memories.

Where to find us

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Get ready for the most magical, mesmerising cave tour in England.


Are you looking for a caving tour near you? If you're in the north of England, you're in luck.


Stump Cross Caverns is nestled deep beneath the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire. With major road links nearby, we're easy to find and easy to reach.


Stump Cross Caverns

Greenhow Hill

Pateley Bridge

Yorkshire

HG3 5JL

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