Welcome to Skipton – A Friendly Market Town

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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see and do

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

Skipton

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

24 October - 01 November

Skipton Town Centre

Halloween Trail 2026

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31 October - 12 December

Craven Arts House

Saturday Art Club (Ages 7-9)

Otley Street, Skipton. BD23 1ET

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31 October

Coffee & Clay

Activity pottery painting

14 High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JZ

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