Skipton
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.96, -2.011 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 99 51 |
| Population: | 14,623 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 |
Skipton sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England, where the River Aire and the leafy basin of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal meet. It’s a traditional market town dominated by the imposing stone keep of Skipton Castle and a long-running outdoor market that draws visitors and locals alike.
Originally a centre for wool and textiles, modern Skipton balances tourism and outdoor pursuits with a strong local economy - anchored in part by businesses such as the Skipton Building Society - while independent shops, canal boat trips and easy access to hill walking keep the town socially vibrant throughout the year.
Postcode districts covering Skipton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 21.8 miles35 km
- Bradford 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Burnley 15 miles24.2 km
- Huddersfield 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Blackburn 24 miles38.6 km
- Rochdale 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Harrogate 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Halifax 16.8 miles27 km
- Morley 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Dewsbury 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Batley 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Keighley 8 miles12.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Skipton East & South Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Skipton Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Embsay Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Embsay with Eastby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Carleton-in-Craven Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bradleys Both Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Low Bradley Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Carleton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cononley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Halton East Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Skipton
BD23 2LG, BD23 2TD, BD23 2JU, BD23 2TW, BD23 1HG, BD23 1NH, BD23 2AH, BD23 2AF, BD23 6AH … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Manchester Airport 43.3 miles69.7 km
- Skipton Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Embsay Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Skipton Ad
- Herriots 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Fountaine Inn 3 6.9 miles11 km
- The Devonshire Grassington 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Red Lion & Manor House 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Steeton Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Black Horse Hotel Grassington 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Wheatley Arms 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Skipton
- Brooklands School Special
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Craven College Further education
- Ermysted's Grammar School Secondary
- Greatwood Community Primary School Primary
- Skipton Girls' High School Secondary
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Primary
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- The Skipton Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 5 miles8 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13 miles21 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- The University of Bradford University 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 15.6 miles25.1 km
- National Media Museum Museum 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 18 miles28.9 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 18 miles28.9 km