The magical water turns all things to stone; it takes 3 months to transform a teddy bear. Hmm, a lawnmower museum… Added http://www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk/ to my visitwishlist!
It’s wonderful to hear that you and your children had such a magical time exploring the wonders of the Petrifying Well and the Cave where Mother Shipton was born. Thank you for contacting Mother Shipton’s. We are committed to investing back into the attraction for future generations to enjoy.
Did you know that Ursula (which was Mother Shipton's first name) is Latin for little bear? Mother Shipton’s Cave and Dripping Well is mentioned in my all-time favourite UK Guide Book, Bollocks to Alton Towers: Uncommonly British Days Out, an invitation to go far from the sodding crowd and follow little brown signs to quirkier, uncommonly British visitor delights. We are a privately-owned attraction and do not receive any funding, grants or subsidies, therefore all maintenance, staff, and site developments rely solely on admission fees. My Account Manage your details; FAQs Got a question? I love Bollocks to Alton Towers and my greatest wish is to go back to Cumbria to visit the Pencil Museum. And while you’re up there, take a look at Southport’s Lawnmower Museum, run by my friend Alison’s cousin! Prophecy Lodge, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge. Now, if I have £20 in my pocket I can think of worse ways of spending it than using it to marvel at the calcifying properties of the Nidd Gorge’s limestone geology and England’s oldest paying visitor attraction since 1630.
As well as the adventure playground, we also have themed trails through the woodland during the school holidays.
Such a lovely place to visit ❤️. Kind Regards, Mother Shipton’s. The gift shop has a maximum capacity in order to keep everyone safe. Kind Regards, Mother Shipton’s. What a fantastic afternoon . Behind the Petrifying Well is a perilously low-ceilinged little Wishing Well which, with elaborate ritual, you can put coins in. Yes – I think it’s one of the attractions I’ve enjoyed most too, john patrik7. The £7 entry is reasonable as, I visited with my 9 year old son and 13 year old daughter during half term . All these dangling things have the mineral-rich water from the limestone caverns of the Nidd Valley above trickling over them: The water calcifies them rapidly (a teddy bear takes 3-5 months to be turned to stone).
My 6 year old especially loved exploring the cave, looking at the waterfall, visiting pixie village and walking around this beautiful attraction. Visited today. Keep up the hard work! We are delighted to hear about your awesome trip to Mother Shipton’s! The story of Mother Shipton and the science behind the incredible geological phenomenon of the Petrifying Well truly is fascinating and we are so pleased that you all enjoyed your visit.