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Mother Shipton is England?s most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily accurate today. The Cave, her legendary birthplace is near to the famous, unique, geological phenomenon - The Petrifying Well. See its magical cascading waters turn items into stone! The Petrifying Well is England?s Oldest Visitor Attraction, first opening its gates in 1630! Mother Shiptons Cave & The Petrifying Well lie at the heart of the Mother Shipton Estate ? a relic of the Ancient Forest of Knaresborough.

Great family day out.
We visited Mother Shiptons' on Saturday, 2nd February 2008 and had a lovely day. It is suitable for both young and old alike.Some of the paths are a little uneven and there are steps to the cave with no wheelchair access but this is understandable as it is a natural stone formation. The childrens' play area is great and there were plenty of picnic benches for the summer months. There is a museum which we had missed on our previous visit and although it is small it is packed with really interesting things.The staff are friendly and informative and the guide book is great value at only £1. Mother Shiptons' is a place you will never forget and make sure you make a wish in the wishing well before you leave - they really do come true!!!!!!!!!! — Linda Wilson on 2008-02-05