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St Robert's Cave

Tourist attraction β€’ Museum β€’ Religious destination

This secluded cave & pilgrimage site was home to the well-known Saint Robert from c. 1180 to 1218. People often mention cave, information,


Address

Abbey Rd, Knaresborough HG5 8HY, United Kingdom

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (100 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Donna W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit. There is parking for about four cars at the top of the steps and an information board. Halfway down the steps is a statue, then at the bottom an information board of the layout of the cave and information about it. The cave itself is small and dark so take a headtorch! I spent about ten minutes exploring the cave and area around the outside of it, including looking at the river and weir which were near the cave!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Gary D. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty much, an unlit cave. Has religious significance, so may well be of interest to some people. Interesting story on an information panel. Watermill Cafe, overlooking a weir, available just across the bridge over the Nidd for refreshments.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Stephen P. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth a short stop for a look, as part of a walk round Knaresborough. A nice spot next to the river. The steps from the small road down to the cave are not long but can be a bit slippery and there's no handrail so beware.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 lisa s. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely walk to St Roberts Cave passing some stunning houses on the Riverside.The cave has an information board when you get to it and some information leaflets.Fascinating to think he lived in that cave for 30 years.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Marie E. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place, every where you look it's breath taking. A wonderful place for all the family.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Adam G. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely little place to visit, tucked away and surprisingly clean when we visited, no graffiti or rubbish. Freely accessible, no tickets or anything.

  • 5/5 Alan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place to go and see along the banks of the River. We walked from the town centre down past the castle, along the River. Plenty to see, wood carvings along the way and the old chapel Makes a nice circular walk bringing you back out into the A59 heading back into Knaresborough from the York direction.

  • 4/5 Kath L. 2 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit if your in knaresborough,

  • 2/5 Miles F. 9 months ago on Google
    It's just a hole in the side of a cliff and some foundations, only visit if you are passing, visit the cafΓ© over the other side of the river, amazing views down the valley and of the weir.

  • 5/5 40 t. 8 months ago on Google
    St Roberts cave . A master piece in history. Lots 0f steps so take care walking down and very narrow steps. No wheel chair access..

  • 5/5 Guillermo Tamayo R. 6 months ago on Google
    It’s a weird place with a weird statue with a weird vibe. 100% recommended.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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