Mother Shipton's Cave Reviews Summary

Attraction Experience

Pros:

• "An interesting place which surpassed my expectations."
• "The surroundings looked magnificent and well thought out."
• "The wood carvings scattered throughout the trail added a magical touch."
• "Throughout the summer holidays there’s been a magical array of story themes such as Alice in wonderland, Humpty Dumpty & the Three little Pigs."
• "The natural formations of the Cave itself is both wonderful and intriguing."
• "The famous Beech Tree avenue is just as historical and the land is listed as a Grade 2 and protected."
• "Such an amazing place, great history and magic that surrounds the royal forest of Knaresborough."

Cons:

• "For what I payed there was really nothing there disappointed it's not worth 33 for parking or walking around."
• "no entertainment, just ridiculous, won't ever go again, and recommend anyone not to bother."
• "It's not worth the money it costs to get in. I've also spoken to visitors to Mother Shipton's Cave, and they said they feel they've been conned."
• "Can't believe we drove over 40 minutes to this Halloween trail...Won't ever be back at Halloween."
• "£12 entrance for adults which would've been ok BUT the actual cave is all of 5 yds deep (20 seconds and you've seen it)."
• "however it's quite expensive if you take the family for what's there and you will only spend around 2 hours max here."
• "Park was pretty disappointing. Entry fee is way overpriced."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "All the staff are very friendly."
• "Staff were excellent with a special shout out to the Gentleman on the gate today - he set us up for a great visit!"
• "The staff was very friendly and helpful."
• "All members of staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful and I would highly recommend a visit to anyone."
• "The staff are great."
• "The staff was all very friendly and chatty."
• "Staff were really welcoming and friendly."

Cons:

• "Also the gentleman on the front gate was very invasive."
• "The person in the hut that had the post box in was awful...just point blank refused and was abrupt."
• "Friendly staff, but a bad experience, we were not warned the cave would be closed due to flooding so we paid £30 for a walk in the woods!?"
• "VERY VERY disappointed that the admission fee is £9.50 during the week But weekend you pay £12."
• "Well we didn't bother because they do not take cash."
• "changed down to 2 starts as my complaint has been totally ignored on many platforms."
• "Very disappointing...It felt like we were directed to the ice creams, shop, bottle to collect water, all opportunities to make more money."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "We thought it was a great value for money attraction. Something which is rare these days."
• "Oldest visitor attraction in England...over 500yrs!!. Very unique place...we spend about 90 mins there which was good value for money."
• "The entry price is worth it."
• "Once again very well priced."
• "Absolutely loved it here. A lovely riverside/woodland walk with lots to look at and gorgeous picnic spots, before you even get to the main attraction of the cave, well etc. We paid £9.50 each and thought this was great value as we could have happily spent most of the day here."
• "The petrifying well is just amazing and you can buy a petrified bear it is £45 but it's worth with."
• "Admission on entry and worthwhile."

Cons:

• "A beautiful woodland walk and kids play park however it is definitely not worth the £32 per car! We were a group of 8 in 2 cars so a total if £64. Very disappointing."
• "It's not a bad price."
• "It’s pretty expensive for what you get."
• "I was quite disappointed to go here it wasn't brilliant at all it was over priced for the money £50 pounds for a nice walk through the grounds not much to see when you see the cave it wasn't that much to see."
• "however it's quite expensive if you take the family for what's there."
• "My only grumble is the price. I do think it's very pricey for essentially a walk."
• "Really a bit disappointing and not worth the entrance fee."