 Skipton is an attractive
market town serving a large rural area. Just outside the National
Park boundary, Skipton prides itself on being 'The Gateway
to the Dales'. Skipton was granted to the de Romille family in
1066, their building of a fortress castle led to a regular market
being established for local produce and trade, which continues
to the present day with a colourful market 4 days a week. From
the castle and nearby Holy Trinity Church the town grew around
the market place. The arrival of the Leeds-Liverpool canal in
1770 brought industrial growth to Skipton, with cloth making
becoming a major activity. The railway brought increased growth
to the town. Today Skipton is a major commercial and shopping
centre with many places of interest to visit.
For self catering accommodation in
other areas near to Settle Yorkshire see self
catering accommodation in Settle self
catering accommodation in Ingleton
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