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Bolton Abbey and the famous stepping stones

Skipton Castle, England's best preserved Medieval Castle

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Skipton Castle, Bolton Abbey, Ingleton Yorkshire Dales Tourist Information UK

The gateway to the Dales, Skipton is a delighful Yorkshire Dales base particularly for families as a number of superb attractions are in the area. Skipton's main attraction is its spectacular medieval castle, one of England's best and certainly its best preserved. The castle serves as base for a programme of events throughout the year including drama and craft/plant fairs. Just east of Skipton the extensive grounds of Bolton Abbey are home to woodland and riverside trails alongside the 12th century abbey remains. The Leeds Liverpool canal cuts through Skipton along its 127 mile journey, and you can take narrowboat trips along the canal or walk the canal towpath. Skipton's specialist shopping scene is something to shout about indeed, alongside its numerous weekly markets. Choose Skipton as a Dales base and you've easy access to a number of other hotspots including Grassington to the north, Malham and Settle to the north west and historic spa town Harrogate to the east.

Skipton in Airedale Tourist Guide

Skipton really is the southern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, and will keep you busy for hours. Attractions to visit include Skipton Castle, Bolton Abbey and the beautiful Parcevall Hall Gardens. If you enjoy golf you can practice on the driving range at White Hills. The Craven Museum in Skipton is packed with local history and information on archaeology, art and natural history. Checkout the Craven Museum's webguide right for details. The museum is housed on the ground floor of Skipton town hall.

The 127 mile long Leeds Liverpool canal runs through Skipton with Pennine Boat Trips & Cruises offering narrowboat tours (see their webguide right for details).

'Scip-tun' means sheep-town and this historic Yorkshire Dales market town retains its strong market town roots. Skipton hosts open air markets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Kilnsey Park & Restaurant, Kilnsey, Nr Skipton, Tel: 01756 752150 www.kilnseypark.co.uk
www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

Skipton Castle & Bolton Abbey

Skipton's main attraction is its striking and wonderfully preserved medieval castle. Preserved despite its three year onslaught during the English Civil War! The castle tour takes you through the medieval kitchen, banqueting hall, bedchamber and privy - Skipton Castle offers a superb insight into what life was like in a medieval castle. Its history is intimately connected with the Clifford family - note the Yew tree in the central courtyard planted by Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1676) to mark the completion of repair work after civil war damage.

Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW. Tel. 01756 792442. For more details see Skipton Castle's webguide right. A tea shop, picnic area and shop are all on-site. Comprehensive guided tours of Skipton Castle are available in several languages. A programme of events, including plant fairs and outdoor drama run throughout the year in the Castle's grounds.

The 12th century Priory Ruins are just one of the spectacular sights within the 30,000 acre estate of Bolton Abbey. Situated alongside the River Wharfe (which offers great opportunities for fly fishing), Bolton Abbey is a huge greenspace with numerous walking trails and riverside paths. Other historic sites here include the 15th century hunting lodge Barden Tower and the famous stepping stones across the river. The on-site Augustinian abbey ruins are extensive. Hesketh Farm Park is a popular family attraction also situated at Bolton Abbey. Why not take the novel way to Bolton Abbey via the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. (Thomas the Tank Engine days usually run on Bank Holidays).

www.boltonabbey.com
www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

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