Welcome to Skipton

What’s not to love about Skipton? Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

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What’s not to love about Skipton? Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

rural rides

Skipton

rustic rambles

What’s not to love about Skipton? Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

delectable dishes

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decadent drinks

What’s not to love about Skipton? Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

weekend breaks

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midweek escapes

What’s not to love about Skipton? Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

boutiques

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emporiums

what's on in skipton

13 March - 21 April

Skipton Town Hall

Take Your Time: Discover slow looking through North Yorkshire Collections

Skipton Town Hall

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21 March - 10 May

NYOS 2025 Spring Exhibition

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22 March

Settle Parish Church

Settle Orchestra – Sibelius, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky

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