Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England in spite of a three year siege during the Civil War. Open every day with tour sheets and tea room. Good even if the weather is poor, there is an interesting woodland walk behind the castle. Skipton is a thriving market town with individual shops and cafes, not forgetting the famous pie shop. At the canal basin you will find trip boats along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, you will also find shorter trips aong the Springs Canal with stunning views of the castle. Visit Skipton Castle
There are lots of events in Skipton, look out for the International Puppet Festivel, Yarndale, music festival, car show etc. The Market operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year.
We like to go to Skipton along Skipton Old Road (go back along the road towards Colne but take the 3rd exit off the roundabout if you miss it the first time go around again, it's only a small road!) because the countryside is so wonderful, on the way pull off at the road just after the first cattle grid, by the finger post for the Pennine Way, you may see Malham cove in the distance.