03/09/2026
Looking for something different to do with the kids? Step beneath the Yorkshire Dales at Stump Cross Caverns and discover a fascinating underground world of limestone caves, ancient fossils and incredible rock formations. 🦖🪨 All just 20 minutes from Long Ashes Park by car!
There’s plenty to keep curious young explorers entertained, including:
🔎 Fossil Dig – get up close to an incredible collection of fossils, learn about the creatures and environments that existed millions of years ago, then try your hand at digging for fossils and fill a bag to add to your collection. You can even press your own ammonite fossil to take home!
❄️ Ice Age Dig - get ready to get muddy! Explore a newly opened section of the cave and search for genuine Ice Age fossils hidden beneath the earth. It’s a hands-on experience that brings prehistoric history to life, and you can even take home a piece of calcite crystal.
💎 Geode Cracking – choose your own geode, crack it open and discover the crystals hidden inside. You can also take home a piece of calcite crystal as a special souvenir.
🕯️ Explore the Historic Caves – venture underground and discover incredible limestone formations and the fascinating history hidden beneath the Yorkshire Dales.
It’s interactive, educational and full of opportunities to get curious, making it a brilliant day out for little explorers whatever the Yorkshire weather throws at you. ☔
📷: Stump Cross Caverns