THE mysterious powers of Knaresborough prophetess and witch Mother Shipton are out in full force at the York Dungeon.

Her story is being re-told in a new live show dedicated to her residence, Old Mother Shipton’s Cave, as the focus of the second Yorkshire Rogues & Legends attractions: a year-long campaign to bring the stories of famous Yorkshire characters back into the limelight.

Visitors will encounter Mother Shipton’s Cave as it would have looked in the Victorian age, after becoming England’s first entrance-charging tourist attraction, open since 1630.

Displays manager Anna Carline said: "We like to think that there is a lot of truth to Mother Shipton’s power, and that those who set foot into our version of her famous cave might just come face to face with those powers themselves."

Mother Shipton’s Cave visitors will receive a 40 per cent discount on admission to the York Dungeon until July 1. For tickets, visit thedungeons.com/york.