Area Info for Skipton (North Yorkshire)

Skipton (North Yorkshire, UK)

Skipton is a historic market town located in North Yorkshire, England. It is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Dales" due to its proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The town is renowned for its well-preserved medieval castle, Skipton Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and is one of the most complete and best-preserved medieval castles in England.

History

Skipton has a rich history that dates back to the Norman period. The town developed around the castle, which was built by Robert de Romille in 1090. Over the centuries, Skipton grew as a centre for wool and textile manufacturing, contributing significantly to the local economy during the medieval and early modern periods.

Geography and Location

Situated on the River Aire, Skipton is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. Its strategic location makes it a popular base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. The town is well-connected by road and rail, with Skipton railway station providing services to Leeds, Bradford, and other major cities.

Economy and Modern Day

Today, Skipton's economy is largely driven by tourism, retail, and local services. The town features a bustling market square, with traditional markets held regularly, offering local produce, crafts, and goods. It also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, attracting visitors from across the UK.

Attractions and Landmarks

Aside from Skipton Castle, notable attractions include the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which passes through the town and offers scenic boat trips. The town also boasts a range of historic buildings, museums, and parks. The nearby countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

Culture and Community

Skipton has a vibrant community with a variety of cultural events, markets, and festivals. The town's historic market square is a focal point for social gatherings. Local theatres, galleries, and community groups contribute to the town's lively cultural scene.
Education
School
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.00 miles
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH
Otley Street Community Nursery School1.57 miles
Otley Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1ET
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School1.68 miles
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE
Brougham Street Nursery School1.69 miles
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES
Skipton Parish Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.69 miles
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES
Ermysted's Grammar School1.75 miles
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy1.82 miles
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PJ
Skipton Girls' High School1.88 miles
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.97 miles
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP
Skipton, Greatwood Community Primary School2.08 miles
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ
Brooklands School2.24 miles
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB
The Skipton Academy2.24 miles
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ
Skipton, Ings Community Primary and Nursery School2.46 miles
Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1TE
Craven Pupil Referral Service2.51 miles
The Snaygill Centre Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2QS
Bradleys Both Community Primary School3.21 miles
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School3.28 miles
Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE
Health
Clinic
Dyneley House Surgery1.67 miles
Newmarket Street, Skipton,, BD23 2HZ
Priory Greenhill5.91 miles
Station Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY
Priory Ghyllside6.15 miles
22A High Street, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6NT
Colne Health Centre11.12 miles
Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Elms Horsfield Medical Centre11.12 miles
Colne Health Centre, Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Eldwick And Gilstead Health Centre (Oak Glen Surgery)11.19 miles
Swan Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 3PA
Canalside Health Centre11.34 miles
2 Kingsway, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4RP
Bingley Medical Practice11.34 miles
2 Kingsway, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4RP
Gisburn Lodge11.55 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
The Yorkshire Clinic12.41 miles
Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1TW
Baildon Medical Centre12.59 miles
Newton Way, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5NH
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Nelson12.94 miles
8 Marsden Mall, Pendle Rise Shopping Centre, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9LS
Westgate Surgery12.94 miles
Westgate, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3HD
Barrowford Clinic12.97 miles
5 Cromwell Terrace, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8PT
Otley Clinic13.04 miles
Manor Square, Leeds, Yorkshire(West Riding), LS21 3AY
Good Skin Days13.25 miles
78 Back Lane, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8EB
GP
Dyneley House Surgery1.67 miles
Newmarket Street, Skipton, N Yorkshire, BD23 2HZ
Fisher Medical Centre1.80 miles
Fisher Medical Centre, Millfields, Coach Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1EU
Fisher Medical Centre (Branch Surgery)4.74 miles
Gargrave Surgery, Higherlands Close, Gargrave, BD23 3RF
Silsden Group Practice5.09 miles
Silsden Health Centre, Elliott Street, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0DG
Dr Suleman Addingham Medical Centre5.10 miles
Addingham Medical Centre, 151a Main Street, Addingham, Ilkley, LS29 0LZ
Cross Hills Group Practice 5.52 miles
Cross Hills Health Centre, Holme Lane, Cross Hills, West Yorkshire, BD20 7LG
Silsden Group Practice6.08 miles
Steeton Health Centre, Chapel Road, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6NU
Grassington Medical Practice 6.29 miles
Grassington Medical Ctr., 9 Station Road, Grassington, Grassington, BD23 5LS
Dr I D Sangster & Partners7.67 miles
The Surgery, Edward Street, Earby Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6QT
Ilkley & Wharfedale Medical Practice8.10 miles
Springs Medical Centre, Springs Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8TH
Ilkley Moor Medical Practice8.10 miles
Ilkley Moor Medical Practice, The Health Centre, Springs Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8TH
One Medicare @ North Street8.22 miles
North Street Surgery, 151 North Street, Keighley, BD21 3AU
One Medicare @ North Street8.33 miles
8 Vale Street, Keighley,, BD21 4DA
Ling House Medical Centre8.38 miles
Ling House Medical Centre, 49 Scott Street, Keighley, BD21 2JH
Dr Gabbitas S M & Partners8.47 miles
St andrews Surgeries, West Lane, Keighley, BD21 2LD
Holycroft Surgery8.62 miles
The Health Centre, Oakworth Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1SA
Hospital
Skipton General Hospital2.05 miles
Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ
Airedale General Hospital5.79 miles
Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD
Airedale Centre for Mental Health5.79 miles
Airedale General Hospital,, BD20 6TD
Priory Hospital Keighley6.02 miles
2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU
BMI Gisburne Park Hospital11.55 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Park Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
Yorkshire Clinic (Ramsay)12.41 miles
Bingley, West Yorkshire,, BD16 1TW
Wharfedale Hospital12.64 miles
Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2LY
Shipley Hospital13.11 miles
98 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LT
Pendle Community Hospital13.44 miles
Leeds Road, Leeds Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SZ
Castleberg Hospital13.72 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Lynfield Mount Hospital13.98 miles
Heights Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6DP
Bradford Royal Infirmary14.44 miles
Duckworth Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RJ
Westbourne Green Community Hospital14.79 miles
26 Heaton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8RA
Burnley General Hospital15.25 miles
Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Yorkshire Eye Hospital15.30 miles
937 Harrogate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0RD
Eccleshill Community Hospital15.65 miles
450 Harrogate Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0JE
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy1.66 miles
36 Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JB
Boots1.75 miles
Millfields Healthcentre, Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LQ
Lloydspharmacy1.76 miles
93 Caroline Square, Skipton, BD23 1DA
Tesco Stores Limited2.01 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Craven Street, Skipton, Yorkshire(North Riding), BD23 2AG
Carleton In Craven Pharmacy3.37 miles
Old Cobblers Cottage, West Road, Carleton, Skipton, BD23 3DT
Naylors Ltd4.65 miles
36 High Street, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RB
Rowlands Pharmacy5.07 miles
76 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0PA
Hbs Pharmacy5.09 miles
Silsden Health Centre, Elliott Street, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0DG
Rowlands Pharmacy5.10 miles
49 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0AQ
Clayfields Pharmacy5.10 miles
151b Main Street, Addingham, Ilkley, LS29 0LZ
Boots5.42 miles
12 Main Street, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8TB
Cross Hills Pharmacy5.52 miles
Holme Lane, Crosshills, Nr Keighley, BD20 7LG
Sutton In Craven Pharmacy5.90 miles
47 Main Street, Sutton-In-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7HX
Steeton Pharmacy6.08 miles
The Health Centre, Chapel Road, Steeton,Keighley, BD20 6NU
Boots6.29 miles
9 Station Road, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LS
Whitworth Chemists Ltd7.66 miles
39 Victoria Road, Earby, Colne, BB8 6UN
Leisure
Park
BROUGHTON HALL (Grade II Listed)4.18 miles
PENNINE WAY5.94 miles
PARCEVALL HALL (Grade II Listed)5.99 miles
HEATHCOTE, ILKLEY (Grade II Listed)7.36 miles
WHINBURN (Grade II Listed)7.38 miles
UTLEY CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)7.49 miles
GLEDSTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)7.56 miles
NEW HOUSE FARM, MALHAM7.94 miles
LUND PARK (Grade II Listed)8.77 miles
BEN RHYDDING GRAVEL PITS9.44 miles
UPPER BALL GROVE LODGE10.00 miles
SUN LANE, BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE10.13 miles
WYCOLLER10.23 miles
ST IVES ESTATE (Grade II Listed)10.47 miles
CENTRAL PARK, HAWORTH (Grade II Listed)10.53 miles
PENISTONE HILL10.58 miles
Shop
Groceries
M&S Skipton Simply Food1.61 miles
Thanets Yard, Skipton, BD23 1EE
SPAR Skipton1.90 miles
Dds Corps Ltd, 42 Sackville Street, BD23 2PS
Tesco Skipton (Superstore)2.01 miles
Craven St, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AG
Morrisons Skipton2.03 miles
Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1FL
ALDI Keighley Road2.36 miles
Skipton, BD23 2TA
Co-op Skipton4.63 miles
Gargrave, BD23 3RA
Co-op Keighley4.93 miles
Silsden, BD20 9NX
Co-op Keighley5.11 miles
Petrol Crosshills, BD20 7BQ
Co-op Ilkley5.20 miles
Addingham, LS29 0LY
ALDI Keighley Road5.23 miles
Silsden, BD20 OEA
Co-op Keighley5.42 miles
Cross Hills, BD20 8TB
SPAR Crosshills5.49 miles
53-55, Main Street, West Yorks, BD20 8TT
Costcutter Keighley5.89 miles
30-32 Main Street, Keighley, BD20 7HD
Co-op Keighley5.99 miles
Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6PE
SPAR Grassington6.37 miles
Jalal A Jalal T/a Mercuras Ltd, 5 Main Street, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AD
Co-op Ilkely7.57 miles
Bolton Bridge Road, Ilkley, LS29 9AA
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport15.49 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 243.98 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 144.20 miles
Manchester Airport44.30 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 344.31 miles
Bus Stop
Laurel Croft (W)0.16 miles
Laurel Croft (E)0.17 miles
Dalacres Drive (SW)0.18 miles
Dalacres Drive (NE)0.19 miles
Brackenly Lane (W)0.31 miles
Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) ()0.32 miles
Brackenly Lane (NE)0.32 miles
Megsons Court (NE)0.47 miles
Megsons Court (SW)0.48 miles
Kirk Lane (W)0.52 miles
Kirk Lane (E)0.52 miles
Post Box (W)0.80 miles
Post Box (E)0.80 miles
The Masons Arms (W)0.91 miles
The Masons Arms (E)0.91 miles
Overdale Park (E)0.99 miles
Ferry Port
Heysham Ferry Terminal37.62 miles
Railway Station
Skipton Rail Station2.07 miles
Cononley Rail Station4.41 miles
Gargrave Rail Station4.66 miles
Steeton & Silsden Rail Station5.84 miles
Ilkley Rail Station7.85 miles
Keighley Rail Station8.55 miles
Ben Rhydding Rail Station8.70 miles
Hellifield Rail Station9.87 miles
Crossflatts Rail Station10.29 miles
Burley-in-Wharfedale Rail Station10.85 miles
Bingley Rail Station11.02 miles
Long Preston Rail Station11.06 miles
Colne Rail Station11.65 miles
Menston Rail Station12.01 miles
Saltaire Rail Station12.73 miles
Baildon Rail Station13.17 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BD23 6R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment285
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 15), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£172,000
2025-05-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
28, PASTURE ROAD
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6RH		£389,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
2, WEST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QE		£256,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 6), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£225,000
2025-03-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, DALES AVENUE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PE		£357,500
2025-03-26
semidetached
freehold
21, MILLHOLME RISE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NU		£447,500
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
INGLENOOK COTTAGE, 62, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£375,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
6A, BRACKENLEY AVENUE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QP		£80,000
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
45, MILLHOLME RISE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NU		£445,000
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
9, BAYNES WAY
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NG		£230,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 18), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£227,500
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
9, SAWLEY CLOSE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QY		£552,500
2025-02-12
detached
freehold
6, HILL TOP CLOSE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PA		£595,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
SAWLEY CROFT, BRACKENLEY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NW		£595,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
7, HILL TOP CLOSE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PA		£390,000
2024-08-19
detached
freehold
18, WEST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6RN		£189,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
62, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£375,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
11, TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NF		£385,000
2024-10-31
terraced
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 7), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£245,000
2024-10-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12, BRACKENLEY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NP		£400,000
2024-10-25
semidetached
freehold
10, TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NF		£520,000
2024-10-22
semidetached
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 20), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£210,000
2024-10-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
7, BRACKENLEY CLOSE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PY		£345,000
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
40, MILLHOLME RISE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NU		£590,000
2024-09-27
detached
freehold
10, PARK CRESCENT
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PB		£379,950
2024-09-06
detached
freehold
10, SKIPTON ROAD
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QQ		£158,500
2024-07-05
terraced
freehold
2, DALACRES CRESCENT
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6RW		£368,000
2024-07-02
semidetached
freehold
5, ROCKVILLE DRIVE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NR		£340,000
2024-07-02
detached
freehold
11, SKIPTON ROAD
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QT		£305,000
2024-07-02
semidetached
freehold
58, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£229,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
11, ROCKVILLE DRIVE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NR		£481,000
2024-05-29
detached
freehold
5, HILL TOP CLOSE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PA		£445,000
2024-05-23
detached
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 24), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£120,000
2024-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
14, DALES AVENUE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PE		£427,000
2024-03-22
detached
freehold
23, DALES AVENUE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PE		£475,000
2024-03-07
semidetached
freehold
43, BRACKENLEY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NW		£355,000
2024-02-20
semidetached
freehold
PRIMROSE MILL (APARTMENT 19), TANNERY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NQ		£245,000
2023-12-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6, SANDY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PD		£268,000
2023-12-01
semidetached
freehold
55, MILLHOLME RISE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NU		£390,000
2023-11-13
detached
freehold
8, DALES AVENUE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PE		£360,000
2023-11-10
detached
freehold
11, WEST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QE		£180,000
2023-10-20
terraced
freehold
6, ROCKVILLE DRIVE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NS		£300,000
2023-10-16
detached
freehold
7, BRACKENLEY COURT
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PX		£285,000
2023-10-04
terraced
freehold
LOW SAWLEY, BRACKENLEY LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6NW		£542,000
2023-08-09
detached
freehold
20, BRACKENLEY DRIVE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QN		£507,600
2023-08-02
semidetached
freehold
9, PARK CRESCENT
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6PB		£305,000
2023-06-16
detached
freehold
32, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£265,000
2023-05-25
semidetached
freehold
60, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£225,000
2023-05-04
semidetached
freehold
1B, SKIPTON ROAD
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QT		£710,000
2023-03-22
detached
freehold
44, EAST LANE
EMBSAY
SKIPTON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD23 6QD		£305,000
2023-02-21
semidetached
freehold
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