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Discover the underground adventure of the Yorkshire Dales this summer at Stump Cross Caverns.
Explore our spectacular show caves by day, then return after 3pm for UV Caves, when hidden minerals glow in the dark all around you. Crack your own geode in the Geode Shack and reveal crystals that have never seen daylight, or pan for gems, fossils and crystals at our sluice, all set against stunning views across the Dales.
Families can dig for treasure in our daily Fossil Digs and Crystal Workshops, a hands-on hour-long interactive session in our cinema where every find goes home with you. New for summer 2026, get properly hands-on with our Ice Age Dig, digging through real glacial mud excavated from our C Chamber in search of calcite crystals, stalactites and ice age animal remains, including the wolverine jaw already unearthed by previous diggers.
Refuel in the Time Cafe with one of our seasonal specials or a full afternoon tea of homemade sandwiches and cakes. A full day out beneath the Dales, perfect for the whole family this school holidays.
Stump Cross Caverns Opening Hours
Check out our website for Opening times.
