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Skipton Castle

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Skipton Castle

The market town of Skipton heralded as the "Gateway to the Dales" hosts an amazing castle.

The Castle grounds are open most days of the year, and easily fuill a fun-packed day. The town of Skipton itself offers a whole range of alternative attractions. 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.

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Towns and attractions

cottage Skipton
- 0.4 milesSkipton Castle

Skipton is an attractive market town serving a large rural area.



cottage Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
- 1.8 milesEmbsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Two miles away from Skipton. A volunteer-run steam railway.