Local Information

We have ample private parking so it's easy to leave the car and explore the area on foot, by bike or local bus.

Take a trip from Skipton station on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway across the scenic Ribblehead viaduct.

Canal trips are available from the canal basin in the centre of town, and steam train rides from Embsay railway only 2 miles away.

Attractions in the area include the Copper Dragon Brewery which has brewery tours and an excellent cafe, the Wensledale Creamery home of the cheese, Grommit, Gayle Mill, the restored water mill featured in the Restoration programme.

Skipton also hosts many themed events during the year and the surrounding area is well served with restaurants, bars, cafes, theatres, cinema. For those who prefer retail therapy Skipton holds a local market 4 days a week and a farmers' market on the first Sunday of each month. Shopping at Boundary Mills and Harrogate are both only a short drive away.

Farmers Market at the Canal Basin every 1st Sunday in the month.

The Canal

Special events during 2010

1/2/3 May
Waterways Festival.
Based around the Canal Basin on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal the event brings over 100 decorated boats into the heart of the town, together with street entertainers, live bands, open air exhibitions and finishes with an illuminated cruise.

Sunday 6th June
Skipton Festival of Transport.
Classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, buses and commercial vehicles in the Coach Street Car Park.

Saturday 12th June
Skipton Gala Day.
A parade of floats comes through the town and goes to Airville Park where there are festivities rounded off with a firework display and a funfair

4th July
Sheep Day
a celebration of Sheep-Town's heritage where the countryside comes to town. Also the annual ClogFest that attracts clog dancers from all over the country