This summer it’s time to SHELL-abrate at Mother Shipton’s Pirates & Mermaids event.

Take a trip under the sea to meet our very own magnificent mermaid and swashbuckling pirate!

Explore the Little Mermaid’s enchanted cavern filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore!

Will you get lost in her magical world of dinglehoppers and thingamabobs?

SCUTTLE along the ARRR-mazing adventure trail to discover FIN-tastic nautical scenes and countless MER-mazing photo opportunities - you’re guaranteed to have a WHALE of a time.

Dressing up is thoroughly encouraged, prizes and free tickets will be awarded to Mother Shipton’s favourites when you share your photos and videos with us on social media #mothershiptons.

There’s something for the whole family at England’s Oldest Tourist Attraction, including the birthplace of the Yorkshire Prophetess Mother Shipton, the incredible Petrifying Well, a large children’s Adventure Playground and a Museum & Gift Shop.

Scrumptious ice cream is available to purchase as well as hot dogs, pies, sweet and savoury treats, take-away coffee, tea, hot chocolate and refreshments from our lovely vintage-style kiosks in the middle of the woodland walk.

There are plenty of picnic benches and scenic views. Dogs on a lead are welcome everywhere except the adventure playground for a picturesque mile-long walk along the River Nidd.

Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission 4pm)

Booking is essential.