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Discover the Magic Underground this May Half Term at Stump Cross Caverns
Looking for unforgettable family fun this May Half Term? Head to the Yorkshire Dales and dive into adventure at Stump Cross Caverns, where natural wonder meets hands-on discovery.
As always, our popular Discovery Days are available — a brilliant way to enjoy a full day of activities including a workshop, full cave entry, and gem panning. They're a fantastic option for families looking to pack in learning and fun.
Alongside Discovery Days, visitors can enjoy our classic cave adventures all day, every day— explore ancient limestone passages, marvel at crystal formations, and uncover secrets from deep time.
We’ve lined up an exciting mix of brand-new experiences and returning favourites, guaranteed to entertain curious minds and budding adventurers of all ages.
Launching This Half Term: The Crystal Experience Workshop
We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new, highly requested Crystal Experience — a 1-hour interactive session designed to delight crystal lovers and science enthusiasts alike.
Learn all about how crystals form, where they’re found, and what makes them so mesmerising. Then get stuck in with a hands-on crystal digging activity and grow your very own crystal to take home as a keepsake, taking place daily from 2pm–3pm in our cosy on-site cinema.
Fossil Dig Fun
Our popular Fossil Dig is on every day in half term! Step into the shoes of a palaeontologist as you discover real fossils, then get creative by crafting your own air-dry ammonite to take home. Taking place every day from 12pm–1pm.
New for This Year: Geode Cracking
Head to the Crystal Cavern Gift Shop, choose your very own geode, and watch as we carefully crack it open to reveal stunning natural crystal formations that have been hidden away for millions of years. Each geode is a unique work of nature’s art — and you’ll be the first to ever see inside.
Gem Panning & The Hunt for the Golden Shark Tooth
The sluice is open, and the sunshine is perfect for panning. Take part in the Mickey Finn Gem Panning Challenge and see if you can uncover the rare golden shark’s tooth hidden among beautiful gems and minerals from around the world.
If you can find it and you can trade it in at the shop for an amazing prize!
Explore with Our UV Guided Tour
For those keen to dive deeper into the history and geology of Stump Cross Caverns, join one of our expert-led UV Tours, where you’ll learn all about the formation of the caves, their prehistoric secrets, and see them illuminated in an otherworldly glow-Daily at 4pm
More to Enjoy
- UV Experience After 3pm– see the caverns glow with spectacular ultraviolet lighting.
- Time Café– serving up tasty homemade food, coffee, milkshakes, and ice cream every day.
- Crystal Cavern Gift Shop, packed with treasures from around the world, perfect for souvenirs and unique gifts.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for more subterranean fun, Stump Cross Caverns is the perfect family day out this May Half Term.
Book your tickets now and join us for a week of adventure, discovery, and a little bit of magic: https://www.stumpcrosscaverns....
Stump Cross Caverns Opening Hours
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