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

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Valentines Afternoon Tea

27th & 28th October

Christmas events

Sleigh My Booking

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Childrens parties

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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.

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What's on at Stump Cross?

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Explore our caves
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Several YouTubers have filmed videos at Stump Cross Caverns. What did they make of it?

Stump Cross on YouTube: what vloggers thought of our UK caves

By Simon Edward • February 17, 2025
Several YouTubers have filmed videos at Stump Cross Caverns. What did they make of it?
When it comes to Stone Age museum exhibits, the UK is spoilt for choice. Explore a few

The best Stone Age museum exhibits in the UK

By Simon Edward • February 14, 2025
When it comes to Stone Age museum exhibits, the UK is spoilt for choice. Explore a few of the very best.
In 1963, Geoff Workman spent 105 days alone in a cave. What did we learn from his trip?

Science and solitude: what one man learned about life underground

By Simon Edward • February 10, 2025
In 1963, Geoff Workman spent 105 days alone in a cave. What did we learn from his trip? Let's find out.
Are you looking for cave-based craft activities for kids? Explore your options in our simple how-to

Kids' crafts: how to make your own cave at home

By Simon Edward • February 7, 2025
Are you looking for cave-based craft activities for kids? Explore your options in our simple how-to guide.
Cave diving involves diving in flooded caves. Learn more about this niche and dangerous extreme

The most extreme sport: cave diving

By Simon Edward • February 4, 2025
Cave diving involves diving in flooded caves. Learn more about this niche and dangerous extreme sport.
Something about the Yorkshire landscape lends itself to winter. Explore 8 winter wonderlands today.

Yorkshire in winter: 8 sights that look better when it's colder

By Simon Edward • January 27, 2025
Something about the Yorkshire landscape lends itself to winter. Explore 8 winter wonderlands today.
The UK is a treasure trove of natural history and geology museums. Explore 10 of the best

10 of the best geology museums in the UK

By Simon Edward • January 24, 2025
The UK is a treasure trove of natural history and geology museums. Explore 10 of the best in our guide.
Is a sixth ocean forming within the Indian Ocean? Some geologists certainly think so. Let's dive in.

Have geologists discovered a new ocean?

By Simon Edward • January 20, 2025
Is a sixth ocean forming within the Indian Ocean? Some geologists certainly think so. Let's dive in.
Could there be a fourth stream and a lost underground lake at Stump Cross Caverns? Follow the trail

Secrets of Stump Cross: the Fourth Stream

By Simon Edward • January 17, 2025
Could there be a fourth stream and a lost underground lake at Stump Cross Caverns? Follow the trail today.
Electric lighting in show caves attracts the dreaded lampenflora. Learn more about this light-loving

There's a monster in a cave near you – and it hates the dark

By Simon Edward • January 13, 2025
Electric lighting in show caves attracts the dreaded lampenflora. Learn more about this light-loving beast.
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