Thanet Canal, Skipton

Name: Thanet Canal
Address: Skipton, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Skipton

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Facts and practical information

The Thanet Canal, also known as the Springs Branch, is a short branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in North Yorkshire, England. It leaves the main canal in Skipton, and runs to some loading wharfs near Skipton Castle, which were used to load limestone from local quarries into boats for onward shipment. It was opened in 1773, and extended in 1794. ()

Coordinates: 53°57'40"N, 2°0'58"W

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Skipton United Kingdom

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Day trips

Thanet Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skipton Castle, Craven Museum & Gallery, Holy Trinity Church, Plaza Cinema.

~1110 ftN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Skipton Castle, Skipton
6 min walk • 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.
~550 ftN
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.
~840 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
5 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.
~920 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Plaza Cinema, Skipton
5 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
15 min walk • Aireville Park is a park in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England.
0.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Skipton Wood, Skipton
14 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.
~500 ftN
Museum
Skipton Town Hall, Skipton
3 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.
~1360 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Skipton
7 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.
~1100 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lady Anne's Way, Skipton
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thanet Canal?

Nearby attractions include Skipton Town Hall, Skipton (3 min walk), Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton (3 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Skipton (5 min walk), Skipton Castle, Skipton (6 min walk).

How to get to Thanet Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thanet Canal:

Bus

Market Place • Lines: 14, 580, 72, 72A, 873, Wizz (College AM & PM) (3 min walk)
Skipton - Doctor's Surgery • Lines: 784 (2 min walk)

Train

Skipton (12 min walk)
Embsay (37 min walk)