Get spooky at Stump Cross Caverns this Halloween half term

Oliver Bowerman • October 4, 2024
BOOK TICKETS

Looking for an unforgettably spooky day out? Join us at Stump Cross Caverns for Halloween half term 2024.


Looking for an unforgettably spooky day out? Join us at Stump Cross Caverns for Halloween half term 2024.

This Halloween half term, why not join us at Stump Cross Caverns?


All year round, visitors explore the gorgeous stalagmites, stalactites, chambers and passageways that make up our cave system. Descending the 60 steps that lead into the cavern is the closest you can get to time travel – those limestone formations have been there for hundreds of thousands of years.


But as well as the caves themselves, we offer a varied schedule of events and experiences for everyone from kids to adults, from the cave-curious to the cave expert. And this Halloween, things are getting a little spooky.


Join us between Saturday 26 October and Sunday 3 November 2024 for a calendar of events that will thrill and chill in equal measure. Do you dare join us deep below the Yorkshire Dales?


Halloween trail


Join us in the shadowy depths of the caves, where a riddle needs solving. Collect the clues and crack the riddle to win a prize.


Ultraviolet caves


Stump Cross Caverns are made out of limestone – and limestone has a fascinating secret.


When you turn off the electric lights and shine ultraviolet rays at our cave walls, you see beautiful shimmering calcite veins.


Experience the remarkable natural phenomenon of fluorescence yourself this Halloween. After 3 PM, we
turn the lights off and provide visitors with UV torches. The caves have never looked more hauntingly beautiful!


Picture of the caverns looking cool and luminous under UV.

Fossil digs


Looking for a kids' activity that's both educational and fun? Our fossil digs could be just what you're looking for.


This half term, we're holding daily
interactive fossil digs between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM in our cosy cinema. Kids hunt for fossils – a hands-on experience that deepens their understanding of the science behind these remarkable artefacts.


Best costume competition


Come dressed in your spookiest costume and be in with a chance of winning a special prize! The most creative and blood-curdling costume wins.


Stone Age workshop


Want to learn about Stone Age life? Eager to get your hands on the tools our ancestors used to survive? Join our Stone Age experts for a session of captivating stories and craft activities.


Safety first


Here at Stump Cross, we're all about ensuring visitors have a day to remember – and that involves keeping things safe, welcoming and inclusive.


Yes, things are going to get spooky – but never anything less than safe for visitors of all ages.


Discovery day bundles


Book individual activities or get a full
discovery day bundle. This gives you access to the caves, the Halloween trail, gem panning at the sluice, the UV experience and the Stone Age workshop.


Now's a good time to book the bundle – and not just for spooky, Halloween-related reasons. We're shutting our gem sluice for winter at the end of October, so this is your last chance to try it until 2025. Don't miss out!


Book today


Whether you're a little monster or a gruesome grown-up, there's something for everyone at Stump Cross Caverns this Halloween half term. We look forward to welcoming you to the caves!


Book your Discovery Day Halloween bundle online


In March 2025, we won Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Visit York Tourism Awards.
By Simon Edward April 22, 2025
In March 2025, we won Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Visit York Tourism Awards. Find out more.
Looking for a fun family day out in Yorkshire? Come to Stump Cross and pan for gems with prizes
By Simon Edward April 18, 2025
Looking for a fun family day out in Yorkshire? Come to Stump Cross and pan for gems with prizes to be won.
Start planning your next adventure with our guide to the best towns and villages in the Yorkshire
By Simon Edward April 14, 2025
Start planning your next adventure with our guide to the best towns and villages in the Yorkshire Dales.
What do speleologists or cave scientists do? And how do you become one? Find out in our guide.
By Simon Edward April 11, 2025
What do speleologists or cave scientists do? And how do you become one? Find out in our guide.
Did you know there could be caves in space? Learn about them and discover our Cosmic Adventures
By Simon Edward April 7, 2025
Did you know there could be caves in space? Learn about them and discover our Cosmic Adventures events.
Discover family-friendly Easter events in Yorkshire, featuring egg hunts, free gifts and chocolate
By Oliver Bowerman April 4, 2025
Discover family-friendly Easter events in Yorkshire, featuring egg hunts, free gifts and chocolate aplenty.
What can we learn about Stump Cross Caverns from a 1903 newspaper article? Follow the story with us.
By Simon Edward March 28, 2025
What can we learn about Stump Cross Caverns from a 1903 newspaper article? Follow the story with us.
Looking for a craft project this Easter holiday? Get the glue sticks ready as we share 4 cave
By Simon Edward March 24, 2025
Looking for a craft project this Easter holiday? Get the glue sticks ready as we share 4 cave-inspired options.
Looking for a fun family-friendly activity in Yorkshire this spring? Explore 9 options
By Simon Edward March 21, 2025
Looking for a fun family-friendly activity in Yorkshire this spring? Explore 9 options in our handy guide.
Looking for a cosy cottage in Yorkshire? Find out how Yorkshire Hideaways can help
By Simon Edward March 17, 2025
Looking for a cosy cottage in Yorkshire? Find out how Yorkshire Hideaways can help make you feel at home.
More Posts