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Mother Shipton's Cave to appear on BBC's Bargain Hunt

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 10:00

Popular Knaresborough tourist attraction Mother Shipton's Cave will be appearing on hit BBC TV show Bargain Hunt.

Mother Shipton's Cave to appear on BBC's Bargain Hunt A popular Knaresborough tourist attraction is set to appear on BBC’s Bargain Hunt. Mother Shipton’s Cave has received a visit from presenter Charlie Ross and a film crew for the hit TV show. He met with Mother Shipton’s owner Fiona Martin ahead of the cave’s reopening on Saturday (27th January) - weather permitting. Alongside Mother Shipton’s Cave, millions of viewers will see what the attraction has to offer including the Woodland Walk, the Petrifying Well and the Wishing Well. Mother Shipton’s revealed the news on social media, alongside the caption:

“We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just had the wonderfully charming Charlie Ross from Bargain Hunt filming with us! “We’re very excited for you all to see it, more details coming soon!”

The episode of Bargain Hunt is set to air on BBC1 later this year. Mother Shipton’s Cave Mother Shipton’s Cave will be open for off-peak weekend visits until 17th March. It will also be open during February half term (10th-18th). A spokesperson for Mother Shipton’s said:

“Magical news! We will be reopening a little earlier than originally planned! “We are so excited to welcome you back this quiet season - it really is the perfect time to enjoy a peaceful walk through our tranquil, ancient woodland.”

Tickets are available to prebook here: https://mothershipton.digitickets.co.uk/tickets Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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