Explore Skipton - Things to see and do

The area offers plenty of attractions to suit all ages. Enjoy a visit to Bolton Abbey or Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway for lovers of steam trains. See the animals at Hesketh Farm Park; visit the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Farm or further afield the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. Fine dining is available at Le Bistro Des Amis in Skipton or Burlington at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa at Bolton Abbey.

For those that enjoy outdoor pursuits there are plenty of cycle routes or the testing mountain bike trails in the Forest of Bowland. Walkers may enjoy the surrounding countryside using footpaths from Skipton or those a short drive away in Wharfedale or Malhamdale, where you can climb Malham Cove to enjoy the panoramic views from the Limestone Pavement.

Artists and photographers have a wealth of stunning scenery to paint or photograph in Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.

Fishing is available at Kilnsey Trout Farm, beween Grassington and Kettlewell, north of Skipton,  or for those who like to climb there is Kilnsey Crag to climb after you have caught your Trout!

With so many adventures on your doorstep and within easy reach, you are sure to have a memorable time at Belle Vue.

Skipton Castle
www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

Skipton Castle Woods
https://skipton.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Skipton Boat Trips
www.canaltrips.co.uk
www.penninecruisers.com

Running/Walking

Malham Walks
http://www.malhamdale.com/walking.htm

Ribblesdale
https://www.walkingenglishman.com/dalesribblesdale.html

Swaledale
https://www.walkingenglishman.com/dalesswaledale.html

Upper Wharfedale
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upper-wharfedale/features/walking-in-upper-wharfedale

Wensleydale
https://www.walkingenglishman.com/daleswensleydale.html

Bolton Abbey Photo Credit Welcome Yorkshire

Historical Days Out

Bolton Abbey
www.boltonabbey.com

Bronte Parsonage Museum
www.bronte.org.uk

East Riddlesden Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall

Hardcastle Crags
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Roundhouse History Tours
http://www.roundhousehistorytours.co.uk/

 

Skipton Castle Photo Credit - Craven Herald

Galleries/Museums

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/venues/cartwright-hall-art-gallery

Craven Museum and Gallery
www.cravenmuseum.org

Heptonstall Museum
http://museums.calderdale.gov.uk/visit/heptonstall-museum

Leeds Art Gallery
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/Leeds-Art-Gallery.aspx

Mill Bridge Gallery
www.millbridgegallery.co.uk

Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery
www.yorkshire.com/view/culture/saltaire/salts-mill-and-1853-gallery-125448

The Lime Gallery
www.thelimegallery.com

Mill Bridge Photo Gallery Photo Credit - Mill Bridge Photo Gallery

Adventure Days Out

Bronte Walks
www.brontewalks.co.uk

Kilnsey Park
www.kilnseypark.co.uk

Thornton Hall Country Park
www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

Yorkshire Moto Tours
http://jmpglobalmoto.com/

Yorkshire Trike Tours
http://www.yorkshiretriketours.co.uk/

Kilnsey Park Photo Credit - Kilnsey Park Estate

Useful Links

The following resources may help you;

The Yorkshire Dales National Park
Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales, an outstanding place to explore for many years - from the Victorians at the end of the 19th century through to the Tour de France in 2014. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Skipton Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1AH
Tel. 01756-792809
www.welcometoskipton.com/section/Events

Welcome to Yorkshire
www.yorkshire.com/things-to-do/listings