Local Attractions Skipton North Yorkshire
Tarn House Hotel provides luxurious accommodation in beautiful surroundings, close to
Skipton Market Town, Skipton Castle and Briton’s longest inland water way (127 miles) The Leeds Liverpool Canal
Skipton Castle Skipton, North Yorkshire |
 Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive historical castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.
Imagine what life was like when Skipton Castle provided protection and security from invaders. Relax in the picnic area or in the new tea room or visit the shop for more information.
Every visitor to the Castle is given a comprehensive Tour Sheet with 40 drawings and descriptions of interesting features. Even now more historic finds are being discovered. Recently an ancient well was uncovered, helping to explain how the castle garrison survived the siege of 1643-5.
Skipton Market North Yorkshire |
Skipton Market takes place on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on the Market Setts, either side of the High Street.
Trading at the market takes place from 9am to 4pm on these days, with 58 individual Traders selling everything from fresh fruit, veg and fish to clothing and household goods. All in all, Skipton Market provides a splendid day out. Skipton is a hub for the smaller Dales villages. The town was granted market rights by King John in 1204.
Yorkshire Dales National Park |
 The 680 square miles of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the 233 square miles of the Nidderdale Area of Natural Beauty both sit within the Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate area. We have a unique combination of natural and man-made features that don't exist anywhere else, the Yorkshire Dales really are unique.
The Yorkshire Dales is a living landscape, you are welcome to experience our culture and see how we live and work today in the spectacular area that is the Yorkshire Dales.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal |
 The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet.
At Leeds, it joins onto the Aire and Calder Navigation. The Rufford Branch links the canal with the Ribble estuary near Preston. This gives access to the Ribble Link and the Lancaster Canal.
The Leigh Branch runs from Wigan to connect with the Bridgewater Canal. In Liverpool an extension has been constructed from the Stanley Dock Branch, by way of the Pier Head, to Albert Dock.
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