2025 Yorkshire Heritage Summit
Yorkshire’s 4th Heritage Summit – Skipton Town Hall
Following the success of last year’s Heritage Summit at Hull Minster, the 2025 event heads to Skipton.
About the Yorkshire Heritage Summit
The Yorkshire Heritage Summit has become a landmark annual event, uniting organisations and individuals dedicated to preserving Yorkshire’s heritage. It offers a platform to engage the public, network, and showcase the incredible work – often undertaken by volunteers and charities – that maintains Yorkshire’s unique culture.
Attendees can enjoy exhibitions, presentations, performances, and the chance to explore the heritage efforts that keep Yorkshire’s character alive.
Venue: Skipton Town Hall
This year’s summit takes place in the impressive Skipton Town Hall, a venue that underwent a £4.7 million restoration between 2019-2021, funded by Craven District Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England. The project transformed the space, reinterpreted Craven Museum collections, and enhanced the town’s cultural offering.
The Summit at a Glance
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Exhibition – Free Entry
Discover up to 40 organisations dedicated to Yorkshire’s history and heritage. Meet experts, learn about their work, and enjoy a wide range of exhibits. Simply walk in – no tickets required! -
Symposium – Tickets £7.50 (plus booking fee)
Join a thought-provoking symposium themed “A Sense of Place,” featuring expert talks, discussions, and Q&A sessions.
Symposium Programme:
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1:00pm: Welcome – Defining Cultural Heritage (Colin Speakman)
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1:15pm: Skipton’s Historic Journey (Steve Wilton)
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1:45pm: National Parks and Yorkshire Identity (David Butterworth)
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2:15pm: Engaging Younger Audiences in Heritage
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2:50pm: Summary and Closing Remarks
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
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Free Guided Walks
Explore Skipton’s rich history with guided walks arranged by Skipton Civic Society.
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13 May, 10:30am: Skipton High Street and Pub Trade – Claire Nash
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13 May, 11:45am: Skipton’s Green Spaces – Sheila Clark & Myfanwy Trueman
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13 May & 14 May, 2:00pm: Historic Buildings & Canalside Walk – Sue Wrathmell
To book your place, contact Sue Wrathmell at spwrathmell@gmail.com.
Relive the 2024 Summit
Take a look back at the highlights from last year’s event at Hull Minster through photos and video footage.
Further Information
If you’d like to exhibit or attend, please email us at: heritage@theyorkshiresociety.org.