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Local Attractions in Knaresborough and nearby | | Mother Shipton's Cave & Historic Park
Prophecy Lodge
High Bridge
KNARESBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
HG5 8DD
Tel: 01423 864600
Fax: 01423 868888
Email: enquiries@mothershipton.co.uk
Web: www.mothershiptonscave.com
|  | Mother Shipton's Cave & Historic Park - England's Oldest Visitor Attraction - since 1630
'A careful and dramatic association of history, legend, drama and nature'  Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. As she grew older, her prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England. Beside the cave is the famous Petrifying Well, a unique geological phenomenon. It is recorded that people travelled great distances to bathe in its , as they were believed to have miraculous healing properties, as early as 1538!  Nestled within a mile of riverside Historic Park incorporating Sir Henry Slingsby's Long Walk and Beech Avenue with stunning views of old Knaresborough. Scenic picnic areas, adventure playground, museum and electronic information points and all day parking - ideal for exploring Knaresborough | | |
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