Carole's Guidebook Things to Do and See During your Stay
Market
Skipton Market is held on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It’s well stocked and varied. During market days the High Street is closed from 10am until 4pm
Skipton Library
High StreetLocal produce and great fruit and veg
Sightseeing
Stunning location, one of the most beautiful valleys. Historic Abbey and beautiful walks by the river. If you get hungry theres The Cavendish Pavilion and The Devonshire Arms.
185 locals recommend
Bolton Abbey
Stunning location, one of the most beautiful valleys. Historic Abbey and beautiful walks by the river. If you get hungry theres The Cavendish Pavilion and The Devonshire Arms.
Skipton Castle
Stunning limestone scenery. Check out Town End Farm Shop on the way up just outside Malham, great for picnic goodies. Has a nice cafe too. Location for BBC Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge
156 locals recommend
Malham Cove
Stunning limestone scenery. Check out Town End Farm Shop on the way up just outside Malham, great for picnic goodies. Has a nice cafe too. Location for BBC Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge
Stunning scenery. Lots to do at Kilnsey Park and at The Trout Farm. Kilnsey Show is held annually at the end of August
8 locals recommend
Kilnsey Crag
Stunning scenery. Lots to do at Kilnsey Park and at The Trout Farm. Kilnsey Show is held annually at the end of August
Beautiful walks;ks along the canal towards Gargrave. Beyond Gargrave is one of the most picturesque stretches of the canal as it winds its way up near Bank Newton.
23 locals recommend
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Beautiful walks;ks along the canal towards Gargrave. Beyond Gargrave is one of the most picturesque stretches of the canal as it winds its way up near Bank Newton.
Stunning scenery and a fabulous walk. Steep in places but is a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a sunny day. Also check out Swinsty, Fewston and Grimwith Resevoirs. All lovely to walk around.
16 locals recommend
Thruscross Resevoir
Stunning scenery and a fabulous walk. Steep in places but is a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a sunny day. Also check out Swinsty, Fewston and Grimwith Resevoirs. All lovely to walk around.
City/town information
Spa town on the River Wharfe. Great range of shops and walks on the Moors. See the 'Cow and Calf Rocks and be sure to sing, On Ilkley Moor Bar'tat whilst you are there. Super restaurants and great Local Cinema. All well worth a visit.
82 locals recommend
Ilkley
Spa town on the River Wharfe. Great range of shops and walks on the Moors. See the 'Cow and Calf Rocks and be sure to sing, On Ilkley Moor Bar'tat whilst you are there. Super restaurants and great Local Cinema. All well worth a visit.
Lovely town by the river. Interesting shops and the location for the latest "All Creatures Great and Small.
87 locals recommend
Grassington
Lovely town by the river. Interesting shops and the location for the latest "All Creatures Great and Small.
A short drive away and on the Worth Valley railway line is historical Haworth. Home of the Bronte sisters. Beautiful cobbled street. Interesting shops and nice cafes. Try Coffee and Clay on the High Street. Stunning walks over the Moors to Top Withins, location of Withering Heights.
167 locals recommend
Haworth
A short drive away and on the Worth Valley railway line is historical Haworth. Home of the Bronte sisters. Beautiful cobbled street. Interesting shops and nice cafes. Try Coffee and Clay on the High Street. Stunning walks over the Moors to Top Withins, location of Withering Heights.
Food scene
Great pub with fabulous fire place in stunning location and a stones throw from Grassington.
15 locals recommend
The Fountaine Inn
Linton FallsGreat pub with fabulous fire place in stunning location and a stones throw from Grassington.
Great pub on the edge of The Broughton Hall Estate. Lovely walks close by , great atmosphere and lovely Sunday Lunches.
19 locals recommend
The Tempest Arms
Elslack LaneGreat pub on the edge of The Broughton Hall Estate. Lovely walks close by , great atmosphere and lovely Sunday Lunches.
Things to do
Need to book. Just two screens but a wonderful way to experience a film. Comfy seating, great wines and pizza to enjoy whilst watching a film.
22 locals recommend
Ilkley Cinema
46A Leeds RdNeed to book. Just two screens but a wonderful way to experience a film. Comfy seating, great wines and pizza to enjoy whilst watching a film.
The Coniston Hotel
Shooting and fishing available.
Ingleborough
One of the three peaks.
Special place on the river Wharfe. Lovely walk up to the Strid from Bolton Abbey and theres a tea shop here too on the top road.. The river Wharfe passes through a narrow gap in the rocks here and after heavy rainfall it can be spectacular as well as dangerous. Take care.
The Strid Ancient Woodland
Special place on the river Wharfe. Lovely walk up to the Strid from Bolton Abbey and theres a tea shop here too on the top road.. The river Wharfe passes through a narrow gap in the rocks here and after heavy rainfall it can be spectacular as well as dangerous. Take care.
For Children
Hesketh Farm Park
Great day out for children.
Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
Popular with children and close by.
An exciting walk to do with children. Lovely things to climb on and explore as you make you way up the valley.
Welly Walk Bolton Abbey
Dales WayAn exciting walk to do with children. Lovely things to climb on and explore as you make you way up the valley.
Tea Shops
Old School Tea Room Cafe, Hebden, Grassington, Yorks Dales
Main StreetProbably one of the best tea rooms!!