. The Bailey, Skipton BD23 1AW England

Where better to experience almost a thousand years of British history than by visiting Skipton Castle. Open all year round, tours are popular with visitors who come from far and wide to explore what some consider to be, a castle jewel of the North. Overlooking an intriguing market town, this remarkable 900 year old fortress is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England. The history is inseparable from the Clifford family. During the Civil War, Skipton Castle was the last Royalist bastion in the North, yielding only after a three-year siege in 1645. ‘Slighted’ under the orders of Cromwell, the Castle was skilfully restored years later by the indubitable matriarch and egalitarian, Lady Anne Clifford (1589-1676) who was born here. Today the dedicated team at Skipton Castle follow in her footsteps in its preservation. It is the focal point at the top of the High Street, so after a visit, it is fun and easy to take a stroll around the lovely shops, old mark

Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TJ England

An award-winning day out with animal encounters, glorious countryside, and family fun come rain or shine! Make friends with friendly farm animals, greet our newest arrivals and take part in seasonal hands-on activities, demonstrations, and animal encounters. Climb aboard the Farm Safari for a unique, fun, and educational guided tour of the deer park. Let the kids loose in the indoor soft play with Diner. Hitch a ride on our giant caterpillar and other fun rides.

Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6HA England

Skipton Castle The Bailey, Skipton BD23 1AW England

The Woodland Trust invites everyone to enjoy Skipton Castle Woods, a 36 acre ancient woodland in the heart of Skipton town centre. Skipton Castle Woods in North Yorkshire is a place to enjoy space, peace and wildlife along a river valley featuring Springs Canal and Eller Beck. Visitors are welcome at Skipton Castle Woods with free woodland access 365 days a year.

Skipton BD23 5PS England

Kilnsey Park is a family visitor attraction in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Spend a day with us exploring and having fun – you can catch a fish, watch our red squirrels play and then enjoy a meal in our cosy cafe/restaurant! Kilnsey Park offers activities for all the family including fun fishing, friendly farm animals, an adventure playground and a nature trail with butterfly garden and rare orchids. We also offer high quality angling in two spring fed lakes for those wanting to catch a fish in this stunning location. Seasonal events and treasure trails mean that there’s always something going on.

High Street, Skipton BD23 1JX England

Skipton Market is unique. Its history dates back to medieval times, when a royal charter granted consent to The Lord of the Honour of Skipton Castle to hold a fair on Skipton High Street. This consent still holds true today - and the current owner of Skipton Castle grants the rights to hold the market on four days each week. The historic fairs of medieval times have long since been replaced by what we now recognise as a traditional street market, but the principles are the same - a group of traders get together on the High Street, and sell their wares. For many years, the market in Skipton was a place where animals were traded. The town's close association with sheep is reflected in the name. Skipton actually means 'Sheep Town' - so the historic link will always remain. On each market day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday), stalls are erected on the area of the High Street known as the setts. These are, in effect, cobbled areas between the formal footpaths and the main road.

Skyreholme, Skipton BD23 6DE England

Canal Street, Skipton England

High Street, Skipton England

High St, Skipton BD23 1DG England

High Street Town Hall, Skipton BD23 1AH England

Skipton Town Hall is the hub for Culture & Heritage in Craven. We are home to Craven Museum, an Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Gift Shop. We also host an exciting programme of events and performances in our historic Concert Hall.

Skipton BD23 5ED England

High Street Town Hall, Skipton BD23 1AH England

Connect with local characters and landscapes from the past in our family friendly, accessible museum. Based inside Skipton Town Hall, we care for a treasure trove of around 60,000 objects representing millions of years of Craven history. Whether you like rocks or rare books, photographs or furniture, art or taxidermy – you’ll find it here. Our Exhibition Gallery also shows a changing programme of exhibitions from local and national artists and crafts people. We showcase community projects and our museum collection.

Canal Basin, Skipton England

Conistone with Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5HS England