Jane's Guidebook

Jane
Jane's Guidebook

Activities

Outdoor / indoor pools with parking, ideal for a sunny day
15 mins by car via A65
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Ilkley Pool and Lido
Denton Road
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15 mins by car via A65
Rainy day pot painting activity and great food too
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Coffee & Clay
14 High St
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Rainy day pot painting activity and great food too
Take a trip back in time in this well preserved 900 year old castle. Regular re-enactments
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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey
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Take a trip back in time in this well preserved 900 year old castle. Regular re-enactments
Great place to walk the dog then head in to town for brunch at Elsworth Kitchen
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Skipton Woods
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Great place to walk the dog then head in to town for brunch at Elsworth Kitchen
Kids fishing, red squirrels, cafe and horse riding in the heart of The Dales
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Kilnsey Park
Kilnsey Park
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Kids fishing, red squirrels, cafe and horse riding in the heart of The Dales
Endless activities to keep the whole family entertained
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Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
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Endless activities to keep the whole family entertained
Local spa town, great shopping and restaurants. Visit RHS Harlow Carr on the way home
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Harrogate
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Local spa town, great shopping and restaurants. Visit RHS Harlow Carr on the way home
For the literary minded, the former home of the Bronte Sisters. Quaint cobbled Main Street with independent shops, pubs and restaurants
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Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street
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For the literary minded, the former home of the Bronte Sisters. Quaint cobbled Main Street with independent shops, pubs and restaurants
So much to do here, pitch and putt, tree top adventure, kiddies playground, bike park, swimming pool, cafe, gym and all within an easy walk of your apartment
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Aireville Park
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So much to do here, pitch and putt, tree top adventure, kiddies playground, bike park, swimming pool, cafe, gym and all within an easy walk of your apartment
Moorland scramble / amble depending on your mood. Fabulous views. Cafe and great pub/restaurant nearby.
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Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks
Hangingstone Road
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Moorland scramble / amble depending on your mood. Fabulous views. Cafe and great pub/restaurant nearby.
No better way to pass a day than walking amongst this beautiful scenery, great for the soul.
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Gordale Scar
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No better way to pass a day than walking amongst this beautiful scenery, great for the soul.
Good place to launch kayaks in to the canal. 300m to the left of Henry's Place, small parking area. Kayak back towards Skipton and on to Bradley for a picnic near the park or lunch at The Slater's Arms
Niffany Swing Bridge
118 Broughton Rd
Good place to launch kayaks in to the canal. 300m to the left of Henry's Place, small parking area. Kayak back towards Skipton and on to Bradley for a picnic near the park or lunch at The Slater's Arms
A honeypot attraction, best to go mid week / early in the day. Stunning views. Picnic lunches available to buy in the village, near The National Trust car park. Pub lunches too. Be aware that there’s a steep climb up lots of steps if you decide to go on further than the Cove / to Malham Tarn.
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Malham Cove
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A honeypot attraction, best to go mid week / early in the day. Stunning views. Picnic lunches available to buy in the village, near The National Trust car park. Pub lunches too. Be aware that there’s a steep climb up lots of steps if you decide to go on further than the Cove / to Malham Tarn.
Easy, flat walk with parking and great views. Look out for the llamas! 🦙
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Embsay Reservoir
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Easy, flat walk with parking and great views. Look out for the llamas! 🦙
Embsay Crag
Pasture Road
Lovely little Victorian spa town, pleasant walks along the river Wharfe and the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms on ‘The Grove’ Shops, cafes and restaurants a plenty.
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Ilkley
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Lovely little Victorian spa town, pleasant walks along the river Wharfe and the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms on ‘The Grove’ Shops, cafes and restaurants a plenty.
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Studley Royal Deer Park
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Bustle and a bargain! Street market selling food, clothes, outdoor furniture, pet supplies every Weds, Fri and Sat.
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Skipton Library
High Street
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Bustle and a bargain! Street market selling food, clothes, outdoor furniture, pet supplies every Weds, Fri and Sat.

Sightseeing

Well worth a visit for the spectacular scenery and outdoor exercise. Entrance fee. Local cafes in the town
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Ingleton vatnafallaleið
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Well worth a visit for the spectacular scenery and outdoor exercise. Entrance fee. Local cafes in the town
Relax on a barge watching the wildlife watching you!
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Pennine Cruisers
19 Coach St
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Relax on a barge watching the wildlife watching you!
Take the dinghy, take the dog, have a paddle and an Icecream. Walk to Hebden via the narrow rope bridge and eat at The Old School House Cafe.....Happy days!
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Burnsall
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Take the dinghy, take the dog, have a paddle and an Icecream. Walk to Hebden via the narrow rope bridge and eat at The Old School House Cafe.....Happy days!
Quaint town used as a backdrop for the filming of All Creatures Great and Small. Pubs cafes antique shops river walks
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Grassington
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Quaint town used as a backdrop for the filming of All Creatures Great and Small. Pubs cafes antique shops river walks
If you’re a gardener or just like beautiful gardens this one’s a definite. Booking advised. Incorporating Betty’s Tea Rooms
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RHS Garður Harlow Carr
Crag Lane
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If you’re a gardener or just like beautiful gardens this one’s a definite. Booking advised. Incorporating Betty’s Tea Rooms
Priory, cafe, trails and stepping stones. Parking charges apply
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Bolton Abbey
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Priory, cafe, trails and stepping stones. Parking charges apply
An easy cycle ride along the canal, garden centre, cafes, pubs, good fish and chips
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Gargrave
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An easy cycle ride along the canal, garden centre, cafes, pubs, good fish and chips
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Fountains Abbey
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Food scene

Fabulous food and great hill and river walks nearby
Old School Tea Room Cafe, Hebden, Grassington, Yorks Dales
Main Street
Fabulous food and great hill and river walks nearby
High end dining, cocktails and outdoor terrace, THE place to be seen
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Alexander's Bar & Kitchen
4-6 High St
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High end dining, cocktails and outdoor terrace, THE place to be seen
Vibrant, friendly bar and eatery. A warm welcome guaranteed
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Two Sisters Bar & Kitchen
3A Mill Bridge
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Vibrant, friendly bar and eatery. A warm welcome guaranteed
Don’t miss this one! Child friendly and great food
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Elsworth Kitchen
18-20 Coach St
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Don’t miss this one! Child friendly and great food
Dine out or dine at home, great Indian food at great prices
Zolsha Restaurant Crosshills
Skipton Road
Dine out or dine at home, great Indian food at great prices
Fresh bread, cakes and chocolates. Get your picnic lunch here
Walkers Bakery
4 Water St
Fresh bread, cakes and chocolates. Get your picnic lunch here
Best deli in the North of England. Locally sourced meat, eggs, veg. fresh juices, flowers, your one stop luxury food hall. Cafe and delivery too.
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Keelham Farm Shop
21 Gargrave Rd
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Best deli in the North of England. Locally sourced meat, eggs, veg. fresh juices, flowers, your one stop luxury food hall. Cafe and delivery too.
Go on treat yourself to afternoon tea….
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
32 The Grove
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Go on treat yourself to afternoon tea….
Popular with locals and visitors alike
The Castle Inn
2 Mill Bridge
Popular with locals and visitors alike
Another one frequented by locals and visitors alike….good selection of gins
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The Woolly Sheep Pub
38 Sheep St
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Another one frequented by locals and visitors alike….good selection of gins
Ilkley Thai restaurant and takeaway. So much better food than the photo would suggest! And always quick, friendly service. A stroll along the river completes the evening.
Pintoh; Authentic Thai Cuisine
31 Church Street
Ilkley Thai restaurant and takeaway. So much better food than the photo would suggest! And always quick, friendly service. A stroll along the river completes the evening.
Always popular due to its canalside setting, a friendly, bustling place night and day at the weekend.
The Boat House Bar
19 Coach Street
Always popular due to its canalside setting, a friendly, bustling place night and day at the weekend.
FABULOUS cakes.... enough said!
The Three Sheep Tea House & Kitchen
78 High St
FABULOUS cakes.... enough said!
Authentic Thai cuisine a stone's throw from the apartment.
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Thai Basil
1 Cavendish St
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Authentic Thai cuisine a stone's throw from the apartment.
Mid-high end restaurant with chilled vibe, excellent locally sourced ingredients and warm welcome from the owners.
The Curious Fox Skipton
Chapel Hill
Mid-high end restaurant with chilled vibe, excellent locally sourced ingredients and warm welcome from the owners.
Turn left on the canal and a 3.5 mile flat walk brings you to Gargrave and the pub with homemade pies! Don’t be put off by the dated decor, and don’t make the mistake of going to The Swan instead!
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Masons Arms Public House
Marton Road
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Turn left on the canal and a 3.5 mile flat walk brings you to Gargrave and the pub with homemade pies! Don’t be put off by the dated decor, and don’t make the mistake of going to The Swan instead!
Just over a mile outside Skipton, homemade food and beautiful countryside. Walk off your pudd round Embsay Reservoir or up The Crag.
Cavendish Arms
Skipton Road
Just over a mile outside Skipton, homemade food and beautiful countryside. Walk off your pudd round Embsay Reservoir or up The Crag.
Best curry in Skipton.
Mastabs
11 Keighley Rd
Best curry in Skipton.
Great little pub with good food at reasonable prices and always a warm welcome
The Railway Skipton
10 Cavendish St
Great little pub with good food at reasonable prices and always a warm welcome
Coopers Café Bar
6/8 Belmont St

Activities with kids

Great rainy day activity. Hands on activities for kids of all ages, 45 min drive away in Halifax.
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Eureka! Þjóðar Barna Museum
Discovery Road
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Great rainy day activity. Hands on activities for kids of all ages, 45 min drive away in Halifax.
Quaint, quirky, local cinema from the good old days.
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Plaza Cinema
Sackville Street
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Quaint, quirky, local cinema from the good old days.
Local adventure centre within 20 mins of the apartment in Crosshills. Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
High Adventure
Keighley Road
Local adventure centre within 20 mins of the apartment in Crosshills. Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
In need of a challenge? This is the place for you. Great place to get teens outdoors, every adventurous activity available! 45 min drive from the apartment, near Harrogate.
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How Stean Gorge
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In need of a challenge? This is the place for you. Great place to get teens outdoors, every adventurous activity available! 45 min drive from the apartment, near Harrogate.
A 10 min walk from the apartment in Aireville Park, have lunch round the corner at Keelham Farm Shop to satisfy the appetite you've built up.
Raven Tree Top Adventure
Gargrave Road
A 10 min walk from the apartment in Aireville Park, have lunch round the corner at Keelham Farm Shop to satisfy the appetite you've built up.
A great, FREE attraction for rainy days! Incorporating IMAX cinema (charges apply)
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Þjóðarsafn vísinda og fjölmiðla
Pictureville
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A great, FREE attraction for rainy days! Incorporating IMAX cinema (charges apply)
Who doesn't love a pancake? And these are some of the best, open from breakfast til tea time.
The Flip Side Crepes
6 Swadford Street
Who doesn't love a pancake? And these are some of the best, open from breakfast til tea time.
Adventure play barn with slides and rope swings. Playground for the little ones. Ice cream in every imaginable flavour and American dining in an old school bus!
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Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
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Adventure play barn with slides and rope swings. Playground for the little ones. Ice cream in every imaginable flavour and American dining in an old school bus!
Former Victorian millionaire's home, another one for a rainy day. Park, glasshouses, aviary, small animals, museum, beehives, The Pavillion Cafe and play area. 15 min drive from the apartment.
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Cliffe-höll
32 Spring Gardens Lane
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Former Victorian millionaire's home, another one for a rainy day. Park, glasshouses, aviary, small animals, museum, beehives, The Pavillion Cafe and play area. 15 min drive from the apartment.
Gisburn Forest Trails, for bikes and walkers. Excellent, free bike trails through woodland, pay and display parking and cafe. 30 min drive from the apartment.
Gisburn
Gisburn Forest Trails, for bikes and walkers. Excellent, free bike trails through woodland, pay and display parking and cafe. 30 min drive from the apartment.
Have a knock about with the kids for only £10/hour. 10 mins walk from the apartment
Skipton Tennis Centre
Engine Shed Lane
Have a knock about with the kids for only £10/hour. 10 mins walk from the apartment
England's first ever 'new town' built by Titus Salt on the banks of the River Aire now a World Heritage Site. Large mill containing independent shops, cafe, bike shop and David Hockney exhibition. Large riverside park and pub.
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Saltaire
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England's first ever 'new town' built by Titus Salt on the banks of the River Aire now a World Heritage Site. Large mill containing independent shops, cafe, bike shop and David Hockney exhibition. Large riverside park and pub.
A place to escape and explore on a rainy day, entertaining guides bring the place to life. Cafe and shop
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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey
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A place to escape and explore on a rainy day, entertaining guides bring the place to life. Cafe and shop
A lovely village out the northern end of town with its own steam railway, join the Curry Express, Pizza and Prosecco, Ploughmans or Afternoon Tea run. Lovely walks and pubs in the village too. Free carpark behind The Elm Tree Pub.
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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
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A lovely village out the northern end of town with its own steam railway, join the Curry Express, Pizza and Prosecco, Ploughmans or Afternoon Tea run. Lovely walks and pubs in the village too. Free carpark behind The Elm Tree Pub.
Another good rainy day venue, just around the corner on Carleton New Road Industrial Estate. Bowling, pool, snooker and bar.
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Matrix Superbowl
12a Sandylands Business Centre
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Another good rainy day venue, just around the corner on Carleton New Road Industrial Estate. Bowling, pool, snooker and bar.

City/town information

Step back in time in Bronte Country. Wuthering Heights walks, traditional sweet shop and Apothecary, Bronte Parsonage Museum, characterful shops, pubs, bakeries, steam trains, pot painting cafe, and so much more.
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Haworth
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Step back in time in Bronte Country. Wuthering Heights walks, traditional sweet shop and Apothecary, Bronte Parsonage Museum, characterful shops, pubs, bakeries, steam trains, pot painting cafe, and so much more.
Houses The Craven Museum and Tourist Information
Skipton Town Hall
High Street
Houses The Craven Museum and Tourist Information