Skipton Castle, Skipton

Name: Skipton Castle
Address: The Bailey, Skipton, BD23 1AW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1756 792442

#1 among attractions in Skipton

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Skipton Castle is a Grade I Listed medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 931 years. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1090 (934 years ago)Coordinates: 53°57'50"N, 2°0'54"W

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The BaileySkipton BD23 1AW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1756 792442

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Skipton Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Craven Museum & Gallery, Holy Trinity Church, Plaza Cinema, Aireville Park.

~580 ftS
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton
3 min walk • Craven Museum & Gallery is a museum located in the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire, England in Skipton Town Hall and has a collection of local artefacts which depict life in Craven from the prehistoric times to the modern day. In June 2021 the museum reopened after a National Lottery Heritage Funded redevelopment project.
~340 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
2 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. Medieval in origin, the church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Plaza Cinema, Skipton
10 min walk • The Plaza Cinema is a traditional cinema located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It is the sole survivor of four cinemas that once existed in the town. The Plaza has circle seating and stalls with Pullman seats throughout.
0.6 miW
Park
Aireville Park, Skipton
16 min walk • Aireville Park is a park in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England.
~1750 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Skipton Wood, Skipton
9 min walk • Skipton Wood is a 36-acre wood following the valley of Eller Beck to the north of Skipton behind Skipton Castle in North Yorkshire, England. The wood is owned by Skipton Castle but has been leased to the Woodland Trust.
~720 ftSW
Museum
Skipton Town Hall, Skipton
4 min walk • Skipton Town Hall is the town hall of Skipton, North Yorkshire. It is located on the town's High Street and is home to Craven Museum & Gallery as well as a Concert Hall with events and performance programme and Skipton Tourist Information Centre.
~1230 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Skipton
6 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It is situated next to Ermysted's Grammar School close to the town centre.
~80 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lady Anne's Way, Skipton
1 min walk • Lady Anne's Way is a 100-mile hiking route between Skipton and Penrith in Northern England. The trail is punctuated by houses and towers once owned by the Clifford family, but is named after Lady Anne Clifford who renovated and repaired the buildings in the 17th century.
~1110 ftS
Canal
Thanet Canal, Skipton
6 min walk • The Thanet Canal, also known as the Springs Branch, is a short branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in North Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skipton Castle?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Skipton (2 min walk), Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton (3 min walk), Skipton Town Hall, Skipton (4 min walk), Thanet Canal, Skipton (6 min walk).

How to get to Skipton Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skipton Castle:

Bus

Market Place • Lines: 14, 580, 72, 72A, 873, Wizz (College AM & PM) (5 min walk)
Castle View Terrace • Lines: 72, 72A (5 min walk)

Train

Skipton (16 min walk)
Embsay (32 min walk)