What Skipton has to offer

Skipton is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is known as "Gateway to the Dales". It is an immensely popular base for people wishing to visit the surrounding area. This includes the Lake District and the Dales where the village of Cracoe can be found which is home to the famous 'Calendar Girls'. Skipton also holds a busy street market every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday which is situated on both sides of the High Street on the attractive cobbled setts.

Aireville Park which is a two minute walk from Dalesgate Lodge offers peaceful walks, a Pitch & Putt Course, an indoor heated swimming pool and hard tennis courts.

Visit the canal and enjoy Skipton and the surrounding area by boat. Pennine Boat Trips offer daily cruises on the Leeds/Liverpool canal.

Come and explore Skipton Castle - one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England.