Gateway to the YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK
Skipton (also known as Skipton-in-Craven) is an historic market town in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. It is a popular tourist destination in its own right, as well as being a convenient base for visitors to the Yorkshire Dales (the town is known as 'The Gateway to the Dales').
The town of Skipton is known to have been in existence since 1085 as it is listed in the Domesday Book. It played roles in history during the English Civil War and as the site of a prisoner of war camp during World War I.
Skipton has many pubs, two nightclubs, and restaurants ranging from traditional fish and chips to high quality French cuisine, taking in modern British, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Chinese and Italian.
Skipton Little Theatre theatre is located near the town centre.
Skipton railway station gives access southbound to regular services for Leeds and Bradford on the electrified Airedale Line. Northbound services connect to Lancaster, Morecambe and Carlisle - the latter route is along the famously scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway, passing over the Ribblehead Viaduct.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the heart of Skipton and is a popular destination for tourists, with walking and boat hire being easily available.