Skipton: A Medieval Market Town with a Dark Skies Destination

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Skipton: A Medieval Market Town with a Dark Skies Destination
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Explore Skipton, a historic Yorkshire town known for its medieval castle, bustling market, and proximity to stunning Dark Sky Reserve areas. Learn about its economic past as a wool trading hub and its connection to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Discover nearby attractions like Broughton Sanctuary and its picturesque countryside.

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YorkshireThis Anglo-Saxon “sceap tun” has long been a regional economic hub, where wool and sheep were once traded, and celebrates this heritage with an annual sheep day in late June.

The exceptionally well-preserved medieval castle was the North of England’s last royalist stronghold during the Civil War, until it surrendered on 20 December 1645 after a three-year siege.Nearby, the Leeds-Liverpool Canal brought further wealth to the town when it was constructed in 1773, and is now popular with leisure cruisers.

Current owner Roger Tempest – from a family that has lived here for more than 900 years – has transformed the estate into a wellbeing sanctuary, and it is one of the filming locations for Netflix’sseries, released late next year. Astronomer-led Broughton by Night stargazing events are popular. Rates start at £510 for three nights in a one-bedroom cottage.– come close to outnumbering the countless outdoor retailers along the bunting-strung high street.

For an art fix, head to the canal-side Mill Bridge Gallery on Mill Bridge, to admire sculptures and paintings by local artists.serves gins from the York-based Hooting Owl distillery and a wide range of ales from West Yorkshire’s Timothy Taylor’s Brewery. Boltmaker is a deliciously hoppy Yorkshire bitter – ideally enjoyed by the open fireplace., at 1 Jerry Croft, is a cosy brasserie serving Yorkshire comfort food with a French twist.

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