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Looking over the pretty village of Arncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales
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The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway runs 4 miles between the new award winning station at Bolton Abbey
and Embsay station built in 1888. The railway recreates a section of the former Midland Railway between Embsay and Bolton Abbey and
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This Visitor magazine has been brought to you by M & C Promotions Ltd.
We also publish our regular fortnightly All about Magazine & Advertiser which is distributed in Skipton & The Dales, Silsden, Cross Hills, Ilkley, Pendle, Clitheroe and The Ribble Valley.
Twice a year we publish our All about Visiting and Entertainment Magazine. This is a full colour, glossy which is picked up from Tourist Information offices, restaurants, pubs, garages, hotels, caravan sites, Skipton Castle and many other outlets.
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includes a picturesque halt Holywell Halt ideal for summer picnics.
The line operates every Sunday throughout the year, building up to a daily service from mid July to the end of August. The line
Telephone Talking Timetable Skipton (01756) 795189
General Enquiries (01756) 710614Email: [email protected]
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hosts many events during the year, its most popular being, Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine events at Easter, Spring and August Bank Holidays, when this famous tank engine visits along with fellow tank engine Percy and the Fat Controller. Other popular events include a 1940s weekend in September and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the end of July. Another ever-popular visitor is Santa Claus, who rides the line between mid November and Christmas.Most trains are hauled by one of the lines collection of magnificently restored steam tank engines. During the summer in addition to the advertised steam service, vintage trains using Victorian and Edwardian carriages operate on Sundays between June and September. And it is even possible to enjoy a vintage train ride accompanied by a bowl of delicious strawberries and a glass of wine, on selected Saturday evenings during the summer. The line which is a registered museum, has gift shops at both Embsay and Bolton Abbey Stations, the Embsay Station hosting a famous railway transport book shop, Bolton Abbey Station specialising in oil lamps and spares for vintage ones and also a range of working steam engines. There is ample free car parking for passengers at both Bolton Abbey and Embsay Stations.
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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS eventsGood Friday 22nd to Monday 25th April 2011
Spring Bank Holiday Saturday 28th to Monday 30th May 2011
Steam trains every Sunday all yearseven days a week in July & August
Visits from
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Celebrating the glories of its past, the castle holds re-enactments that really brings history alive. These events are very popular and the dates for your diary are:
SKIPTON CASTLE
Skipton Castle Events 2011 5th May 2011“Anne Clifford’s Great Books of Records: Northern Lives in Time and Place.” 50 minute talk on Lady Anne’s Great Books followed by questions.Jessica Malay is a Reader in English Literature at the University of Huddersfi eld. She has published widely on women’s writing in sixteenth and seventeenth century and is presently leading a Leverhulme funded project to publish Anne Clifford’s Great Books of Record. The Great Books of Records span a period from the early Middle Ages to the second half of the seventeenth century and include important cultural documents, historical summaries, and Anne Clifford’s autobiography. 7pm Castle Granary. Information and booking call Judith Tel 01756 79244224th, 25th & 26th June 2011Dean Taylor Presents William Shakespeare’“Twelfth Night”
Outdoor Summer Shakespeare for a 7th season here in the beautiful environs of Skipton Castle.
Friday 24 June Skipton Castle 2+7pmSaturday 25 June Skipton Castle 2+7pm
Sunday 26 June Skipton Castle 2pm“Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage”. The Bard’s most hilarious and best loved comedy for audiences of all ages. Bring a picnic, a drop of your favourite and something to sit on.*Wheelchair Access* Café & Catering Facilities* Adults £22 (£18 each for parties of 6 and over)Concessions £16Children £12 Advance Bookings Tel: 01772 466256
http://www.shakespearetheatreoutdoors.co.uk/ 9th & 10th July 2011
Clog Festival Probably starting in the mills, when workers wearing clogs would tap their feet in rhythm of the machines, it has now developed into
a precise form of dance, with intricate foot movements Saturday from 10.30 until 2pm, Sunday from 11.30 until 3pm23rd & 24th July 2011Buckingham’s Retinue Life in the 15th Century Re-enactment of life in the 15th Century at Skipton Castle. 10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)23rd & 24th July 2011Printlink & Friends Art Exhibition by a group of contemporary Craven PrintmakersIn the Castle Granary 10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 5pm) ADMISSION 2011
Party visits welcomed (parties of 15 or more)Adult Party £5.50Over 60s Party £5.20School Party (all ages) £3.90
Adults £6.50Over 60s £5.90Student £5.90Under 18 £3.90Under 5s FreeFamily (2+3) £20.50
Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this
unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom.
Owned by King Edward I and Edward II, from 1310 it became the stronghold of the Clifford Lords withstanding successive raids by marauding Scots. During the Civil War it was the last Royalist bastion in the North, yielding only after a three-year siege in 1645. ‘Slighted’ under the orders of Cromwell, the castle was skilfully restored by the redoubtable Lady Anne Clifford and today visitors can climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top of the Watch Tower, and explore the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchens, the Bedchamber and even the Privy!
Every period has left its mark, fromthe Norman entrance and the Medieval towers, to the beautiful Tudor courtyard with the great yew
tree planted by Lady Anne in 1659.Here visitors can see the coat of arms of John Clifford, the infamous ‘Bloody’ Clifford of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, who fought and died in the Wars of the Roses whereupon the castle was possessed by Richard III. Throughout the turbulent centuries of English history, the Clifford Lords fought at Bannockburn, at Agincourt and in the Wars of the Roses. The most famous of them all was George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, Champion to Elizabeth I, Admiral against the Spanish Armada and conqueror of Puerto Rico in 1598.
In the castle grounds visitors can see the Tudor wing built as a royal wedding present for Lady Eleanor Brandon, niece of Henry VIII, the beautiful Shell Room decorated in the 1620s with shells and Jamaican coral and the ancient medieval chapel of St. John the Evangelist. The Chapel Terrace, with its delightful picnic area, has fine views over the woods and Skipton’s lively market town.
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Although known to most visitors principally as the starting point of the famous Settle-Carlisle railway, the
attractive market town of Settle is well worth a visit in its own right. The town boasts a number of attractive and interesting buildings and there is the added attraction of a fine craft centre and the picturesque village of Giggleswick, both within walking distance of the market place.
Settle nestles in the Ribble Valley, occupying the comparatively narrow zone between the river and the limestone crags, which rise steeply above the town. The town also benefitted from trade, lying in a transition area between the lowlands to the south and the uplands to the north.
On arrival in the main square you are struck by the arches of the Shambles, a row of buildings used for hundreds of years for trading and now occupied by a variety of modern shops. The town was granted a market charter in 1249 and it continues to this day as a lively feature of a Tuesday in Settle.
Settle High School, Castleberg and the Market Square have been seen world wide, as this
Traditional stone cottages nestled beneath the famous Castleberg Rock.
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LAMBERTS NEWSRushworths Antiques & Jewellerya family run business with11 years experience, opened for trade in Settle, October 2009.Specialising in high quality antiques and jewellery including new, vintage and especially, handmade items, we strive to offer good value and high quality to our customers. Our stock range includes Antique Limoges & Royal Worcester Porcelain, Glassware from Monart to Modern Ditchfi eld and Silverware - Georgian to 20th century.Professional repairs and jewellery cleaning can be carried out and we buy gold and silver regardless of condition.
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Settle Carpet & Bed Centre We are a well established business which has been in Settle for 21 years.We offer a friendly and local service with ranges including Silent Night beds and mattresses.We are also stocklists of Sherborne upholstery, chairs and recliners.Carpets are available from Abingdon, Woodward Grosvenor, Rhino fl ooring and vinyls.Carpet fi tting services are available. We also offer a free delivery service within a 10 mile radius
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Rebound Clinic, opened in 1998, has gained a national reputation with patients travelling from all over the UK & expats from Europe, the Middle East and Canada. Treatments are carried out by Andrew, who is the Biomechanical Consultant for Ultimate Outdoors in Skipton, George Fisher in Keswick and Trail Magazine.
01729 825900The Sidings, Settle BD24 9RP
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Poppies Tea Room is situated at the end of a pretty ginnel away from the bustle of Settle’s busy streets. This calm haven offers a freshly prepared menu, reasonably priced and very tasty.Also offering FairTrade beverages and delicious cakes.
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SKIPTON GATEWAY TO THE DALES
Skipton has lots to offer the visitor. There is the Castle to begin with, one of the best
preserved of its kind. There is the canal with the opportunity to take a short cruise along the Skipton section and view the town from a different angle, or for the more adventurous the chance to take a boat on a longer voyage. While still on a travel theme, how about a journey on a steam train? Just a few miles out of town you will find the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.In town there is a famous market, where you can find all sorts of things. In the Town Hall at the top of town you will find the Craven museum, a fascinating place full of interesting objects and stories.
If you feel like having a leisurely morning or afternoon why not take a walk around the town? Take a stroll out of town towards Belmont Bridge turning right onto the canal footpath. Follow the footpath to the second swing bridge and go across. You will now be heading into Aireville Park where you can have a go at putting, play some tennis, or visit Craven Pool or even just have a seat and let the world go by. When you’ve had enough, go back the same way and find yourself a place for a refreshment, there are plenty to pick from and all can be recommended. Did you know there are some nice places behind the main street on the canal side? Take a look.
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Originally a Saxon Settlement, in Norman times Skipton was chosen as the site of a powerful Norman castle, guarding
strategic routes into the Aire Gap from the east. The medieval castle survives, despite extensive 17th Century rebuilding and is one of the finest examples of a castle of its period. Shortly after the Norman Conquest to about 1300 the houses were huddled under the castle walls on the north side of Mill Bridge. The pattern of a typical Norman town can still be clearly seen, with the church at the head of the town and a High Street extending below both. Many of the old medieval ‘backs’ which were converted into workshop areas or crammed with workers’ cottages around old courtyards in the Industrial Revolution are now attractive shopping arcades or precincts.The castle was twice besieged during the Pilgrimage of Grace and in the Civil War between King Charles I and Parliament when it was defended by Royalists from 1642 to 1645.
CanalThe old Springs Branch of the canal was built in the 1770’s through a deep ravine alongside Eller Beck at the back of Skipton castle to carry limestone to the Bradford and Aire Valley ironworks. The crushed stone was brought by rope-hauled tramway from a quarry at Haw bank, near Embsay, and gravity-fed into waiting barges.
Handloom WeavingHandloom weaving was an important industry in Skipton and in 1801 the population was approximately 2,305. During the Industrial Revolution mills and factories expanded the economy of the town which in turn created demand for more houses. Although town
expansion seems to have been restricted by covenants on building imposed by the Castle Estate some development on the perimeter of the old town by building three storey houses for the benefit of handloom weavers took place, the top storey being used as a weaving loft.
Skipton’s Famous FairsIn former times corn was extensively grown throughout Craven and from a very early date Skipton was a famous Corn Market. Evidently a place was devoted to the wants of the corn dealers, who came in from all parts of this and adjoining counties. It was in this way the street known as Newmarket Street obtained its name. The market was held on a Saturday and great quantities of grain were brought eastward, chiefly from Knaresborough and dispersed in different parts of Craven and into the north-eastern parts of Lancashire. The market of Skipton was ruled by many customs, some peculiar to itself and offenders against these were presented to the Court Leet, who imposed fines. The market was opened by the ring of a bell which in former times hung about the Market Cross. A crowd always stood around the Market Cross as any butter that weighed short was immediately given to the poor and the same fate awaited the goods of any trader who started selling before the Market bell was rung at noon.
In the 1900’s the cattle fairs were held on Mondays and although Skipton’s fame as a Corn Market has long since disappeared its reputation as a cattle fair has no way been minimised as an auction market still stands on the outskirts of the town.
Skipton High Street from the castle.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF SKIPTON
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Skipton Castle in Spring
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OLD TOWN HALL AND TOLL BOOTH
From 1550 to 1770 the south end of the High Street was built to form two areas of shops and cottages.
Lower Middle Row, where the National Westminster Bank now stands, can be traced back to the early 1600s, when two cottages and a smithy were built on the ‘Lord’s Waste’. There was still a smithy on this site in 1820. In 1893 the whole of Lower Middle Row was rebuilt as Exchange Buildings.Most of the properties in Upper Middle Row formed part of the Castle Estate and can be traced back to the 1600 and 1700s. The exception was No 68 which can be traced back to 1569 and was not part of the Castle Estate. In 1569, the property was sold to William Winterburn of Hazelwood for the princely sum of £12. In the 1830s the property is described in a lease as the Fountain Inn and more recently
was known to Skiptonians as Dorothy Ward.The building, which now houses Yorkshire Collectables, is a building to which considerable historic interest is attached. A plaque on the left hand side at the top of the imposing flight of steps leading up from the street states:“This building was formerly the Town Hall or Toll Booth. Beneath are the prison cells where felons were incarcerated and branded. At each side of the steps are the remains of the Town Stocks. This was the first home of the Skipton Mechanics Institute by whom this tablet has been erected.”Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, 1589-1675, built a house for a jail in Skipton. This was the Toll Booth, and may in fact, have been a rebuilding in stone of the Moot Hall. In the Moot Hall was held the Court of Powder Pie for the regulation of the market and the Court Leet which dealt with town affairs. Quarter Sessions
were held in rotation in the old Toll Booth from the 16th century to 1862, whilst the upper room of the building was in use as a Court Room until the present County Court was built in 1847. In the basement were the prison cells. The lock-up for the men was a damp, dark and badly ventilated cellar. The lock-up for the women, approached from High Street, was more respectable. In 1858, the Old Toll Booth ceased to be used as a lock-up.In 1862 the Mechanic’s Institute moved in and paid a nominal rent to Sir Richard Tufton of Skipton Castle. The building was used as a meeting place for the
‘Penny Reading’ Sessions, for which a charge of ld was made. Volunteer readers would read extracts from all sorts of light-hearted and serious books. An article in 1907 says the newsroom was supplied with all the principal London, Manchester and Leeds papers and possessed a valuable library of up to 2,000 volumes. When the Science and Art School opened in 1894 the activities of the Institute declined and when the free library opened in 1910, the directors sold books of use to the library to Skipton Urban District Council and disposed of the property and then had to find accommodation in a corner of the school or library.The premises of the Old Town Hall, according to valuation lists, were let as dwelling houses and shops following such various trades as: Staymaker, Woolcomber, Hairdresser, Umbrella Maker, Milliner, Dressmaker, Cooper, Confectioner, Tailor and Draper, Hardware Dealer and Watchmaker and Jeweller. In more recent times, for a number of years it was the ‘Tea Shop’ followed by the Chinese Restaurant.
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Market day viewed from the castle.
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The ancient town of Skipton is renowned throughout Yorkshire for its outdoor market which can trace its routes back to
the Middle Ages.The market is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays when traders set up their stalls on both sides of the high street leading down through the centre of the town from the castle gates.Shoppers from a wide area are attracted to Skipton market for the standard of goods on offer. Of special note are its greengrocery, clothing and footwear, household goods, flowers, cheese and meat.
The town can also boast a wide variety of shops ranging from small boutiques and craft outlets to large chain and department stores. Cobbled streets and alleyways add to the interest of shopping - yet within a few minutes walk you can leave the busy centre and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Castle Woods.
Just off the High Street is Craven Court Shopping Centre, an award-winning Victorian arcade of high quality shops in a delightful setting.The market is open as usual on Bank Holiday Mondays.
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WHEN Prince Charles gave his royal approval to Craven Court Shopping Centre 22 years ago,
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converted old mill in town. Architects designed an imaginative redevelopment scheme for Craven Court that retained and improved the best of the old buildings and re-used stone from buildings that had to be taken down. The result is a unique court of more than 20 shops, where some of the country’s best-known chain stores rub shoulders with independent local businesses.From High Street, the “ginnel” entrance to Craven Court, indicated by an ornate canopy across the pavement, is between jewellers H Samuel, one of the original occupants, and Fat Face fashion store. From the town’s main car park, visitors walk past Bizzie’s and The Albion pub to Craven Court’s ornate Otley Street entrance, with its grand wrought iron staircase and landscaped shrubberies.Inside the court are national chains Fat Face, H.Samuels, Laura Ashley home fashions, Wallis Ladies wear Bodycare toiletries, Hawkshead outdoor wear, Julian Graves’s speciality foods and Past Times nostalgic gifts, Broughton shoes. Independent specialists include Apothecary II soaps and gifts, The Flying Angel nautical gifts, Jenz Flowers floristry, Oculus Opticians , Dandelion gifts, Main Boutique, Main Clothing,Fudge Store and Dr Rufa fish foot spa. Craven Court also boasts Skipton’s own jewellery quarter, with no fewer than four jewellers covering the entire range of jewellery services at prices to suit all pockets. They are: Barbara Cunningham & Mezzo Jewellery, Isaac’s working Jewellers, Keith James and The Silver Box.Shoppers can rest and enjoy anything from light refreshments to a full meal, with waitress service and traditional ambience, at Hemingway’s Tea Rooms on the first floor.Day-to-day management of Craven Court is carried out by Embsay-based Marsden Contract Services, and a discrete security presence is backed by the town’s anti-crime Radio Watch scheme. Craven Court manager Emma Marsden said: “Craven Court is successful today because of its warm, friendly sophisticated shopping experience, all under one roof.
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‘An Aladdin’s Cave’ is a cliché but nonetheless a true depiction of the reassuringly jam-packed showroom on Coach Street, close to the canal basin marina in this picturesque market town dubbed ‘Gateway to the Dales’. That being the Yorkshire Dales.It may seem strange to fi nd a business here named ‘Oswaldtwistle Mills of Skipton’. Oswaldtwistle is a distinctively Lancastrian place name, and a friendly greeting from Joan on stepping inside soon reveals the fact that this lady has indeed crossed the border from Red to White Rose country - to offer the best of both worlds to her customers.Joan’s journey to become a lynchpin of the retail heart of Skipton and a national expert on household linen is an interesting one. From 1995 she began work at one of the few remaining giants of the industrial revolution in Lancashire; Oswaldtwistle Mills. There she ran the Weavers Cottage Museum and its retail shop. Joan quickly progressed to become curator of The Textile Museum, brushing up on the rich local heritage and taking group visits round the working mill.
In July 1999, with a yen to move to the Dales, Joan was quick to take up the opportunity to run one of the Mill’s fi rst retail franchises over in Yorkshire. Having already made it her own in spirit, she fi nally bought the shop herself in April 2006.Since then her entrepreneurial drive has seen her become a key fi gure in fostering Skipton as a vibrant place to live and a welcoming tourist destination. Over recent years she has been President of the Chamber of Trade, Chairman of Skipton’s Mediaeval Festival and is currently Chairman
of the Skipton BID (Business Improvement District), an initiative which enables businesses in the area to work together beyond the remit of the council, to implement social and economic growth and development in the town.Above all, she has a reputation amongst our growing fl ock of loyal customers for
being the single most valuable source of quality household textiles with no pretensions. Joan’s stock is renowned for being of exceptionally good quality for a reasonable price. She explains:“There is a tendency to think that because we have ’Mills’ in the name we are a mill shop in the sense of carrying seconds or discontinued lines. In reality we are a far cry from market-stall and carry a good range of new and value for money lines.”It is the breadth of stock available that is the fi rst – and lasting - impression from a visit to the shop. Set over two fl oors it certainly isn’t minimalist. Joan doesn’t have a stock room, so every nook and cranny is full to bursting with tempting items, many of which you simply no longer see elsewhere.“Do you sell table protectors?’ asked a customer despondently; clearly expecting to hear that such a thing no longer existed. Her old one was thirty years old she said. Needless to say, Joan sells it by the metre, so the customer could get a new one custom-made to fi t her table. You can maybe buy bedding and towels from the supermarket, but this level of old fashioned service is worth its weight in gold.Launched in 2010, our website takes the same level of service all over the country. Each order is still personally processed by Joan herself, with a secure online payment method and prompt delivery. At the touch of a button customers who have perhaps fi rst discovered the shop while on holiday, can now order table linen, kitchenware, towels, nets, voiles, curtains, bedding and even luxurious Christmas gift items from the comfort of their home. It may not be quite the same as the heart-warming northern welcome you get on crossing the threshold of the shop; but it’s the next best thing. We hope you enjoy shopping with us.
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An Act was passed in May 1770 authorising construction, and Brindley was appointed chief engineer and John Longbotham
clerk of works; following Brindley’s death in 1772, Longbotham carried out both roles.
By 1774 the canal had been completed from Skipton to Shipley, including significant engineering features such as the Bingley Five Rise Locks, Bingley Three Rise Locks and the seven-arch aqueduct over the River Aire. Also completed was the branch to Bradford.
On the western side, the section from Liverpool to Newburgh, was dug. By the following year the Yorkshire end had been extended to Gargrave, and by 1777 the canal had joined the Aire and Calder Navigation in Leeds. By now, the subscribed funds and further borrowing had all been spent, and work stopped in 1781 with the completion of the Rufford Branch from Wigan to the River Douglas.
In 1789 Robert Whitworth developed fresh
proposals to vary the line of the remaining part of the canal, including a tunnel at Foulridge and a more southerly route in Lancashire. These proposals were authorised by a fresh Act in 1790, together with further fund-raising. In 1794 a further Act was granted authorising yet another change of route, and yet more fund-raising, as Foulridge Tunnel was proving difficult and expensive to dig. It opened in 1796 and was 1,640 yards (1,500 m) long. The new route took the canal south via Burnley and Blackburn, but the latter was not reached until 1810. The latest plan for the route had it running parallel to the isolated southern end of the Lancaster Canal, but common sense prevailed and the Leeds and Liverpool connected with the Lancaster Canal between Wigan and Johnson’s Hillock. The main line of the canal was thus completed in 1816.
The canal took almost 40 years to complete, in crossing the Pennines the Leeds and Liverpool had been beaten by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the Rochdale Canal. The heavy industry along its route, together with the wise decision to build the canal with broad locks, ensured that, unlike the other two trans-Pennine canals, the Leeds and Liverpool remained open.
Through the latter part of the twentieth century, the leisure potential of the canal began to be appreciated and boatyards, marinas and boat hire companies have developed along the canal which is now very popular with boaters, partly for its stunning scenery and partly for the long lock-free sections that are ideal for cruising.
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High Corn Mill’s ‘Historical Innovation Zone’ is a free, fun and educational attraction for all the family. Located within the mill building, it’s a chance to learn all about the newly installed water turbine generating power for the National Grid. The specially commisioned turbine was offi-cially switched on 19th August 2010 and was the culmina-tion of a £200,000 environmental intitiative to restore the mill which dates back to 1310.
Skipton’s enchanting High Corn Mill, is tucked just around the corner from the High Street and full of surprising treats. From delightful ideas for the home and bathroom, to hair and beauty treats, a world of pictures, cosy bistro-cafe and even a tax expert.
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Skipton is home to a wealth of family ideas for day outs and activities. The newest of which is about to open its doors this summer…. The ‘Historical Innovation Zone’ is Skipton’s latest attraction, making High Corn Mill, on Chapel Hill, a ‘must visit’ for all the family. Situated at the top of Skipton’s award-winning high street, just below Skipton Castle, the ancient mill building makes a visit to this bustling market town complete.Combining ancient with modern, the mill retains its medieval roots while also providing delightful premises for a range of up-to-the-minute shops, businesses, a café-bistro and even a Church.
The Historical Innovation Zone itself nestles between The Home Company and Christ Harvest Church and will allow visitors to see the inner workings of the newly installed water turbine. It is a free, fun and educational trip for all the family. Environmental enthusiast and owner of High Corn Mill, Andrew Mear said: “The new turbine has been specially built and is the culmination of a £200,000 environmental initiative to restore the waterwheel and improve the mill. The turbine will generate power for the National Grid which will supply power for up to 20 local houses.”
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Kildwick Church is a well-known landmark in the Aire Valley just off the
A629 between Skipton and Keighley. The church dates back to around 950AD, and most of the present building is 14th century.
Known locally as ‘The Lang Kirk of Craven’, St Andrew’s is a historically significant church in the village. It stands close by the Leeds - Liverpool canal.
The church has a connection with Bolton Priory in Wharfedale, the Manor of Kildwick coming under the jurisdiction of the Priors of Bolton between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Fragments of 9th century crosses have been excavated from its walls, evidence of
the church built here before the Norman Conquest, which was replaced by one of stone four centuries later. This was later lengthened, with further extensions eastwards during the 15th and 16th centuries, so that it is now one of the longest in Yorkshire. Kildwick village has a population of around 200.
Outside the church there is a 1658 sundial and the remains of the public stocks.
From the church take the road up the left hand side of the church and then right past the old school house. Cross the bridge over the Leeds Liverpool canal. Follow the path to the left of the gate to the cemetery. At the end of the path is a road. (A short diversion to the right gives a view of Kildwick Hall, a magnificent 17th century manor house guarded by white lions.) Turn left and walk along the road to a path on the right that leads onto the edge of the moor.
Follow one of the tracks to the farm at Crag Top. Go through the gate on the left hand side onto Farnhill Moor.
There are many paths across the moor. The one with best views follows the edge of the redundant quarry. Head for the Jubilee tower on the skyline. This white painted monument is a must to visit. On the top is a stone carved cross with a rose, shamrock, thistle motif and the initials VR. It was built in 1887 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The view from here across Airedale are amazing.
The village of Farnhill, on the opposite side of the canal is served by the church and the larger village of Crosshills, on the other side of the River Aire and reached by crossing one of the oldest bridges in the north of England, is also in the parish of St Andrew’s.
WALK - SKIPTON WOODSTime for the walks: See each walk below Distance: See each walk below Going: Easy, but can be boggy in places Parking: Coach St (between A6069 and Water St) Toilets: Coach St Step-by-step guide (NB all walks start from Coach St. Car Park)
Walk A - Skipton Castle/Springs Canal (Distance: 1/2 mile - allow 30 minutes)On leaving the car parking areas, cross Coach Street to take a gap in the wall and join the canal tow path. Turn left along the towpath. Opposite is the Royal Shepherd Public House which is named after George 111(1760-1820) who was known as the Royal Shepherd/Shepherd King. The Royal Shepherd Lodge was founded in 1842 on the existing premises. Continue along the path going under the bridge that carries the B6265. After a short way you will find that the footpath is elevated, with Eller Beck one side, and Springs Canal (an extension of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the other side. Follow this as it curves around the back of Skipton Castle. Cross a bridge passing over Eller Beck, up a few steps to meet a lane. Turn left and follow the lane which soon drops down Chapel Hill to meet the B6265. Almost opposite is Water Street. Follow this to return to Coach Street car park, which is on the left after approximately 250 yards.
Walk B - Skipton Woods/Round Dam (Distance: I mile - allow 45 minutes)Same as Walk A until point B. Here, turn right (up what looks like the driveway to a house), to pass the Old Sawmill (1785) on the right, and then soon after, you reach the entrance to Skipton Woods. Follow the path up and after about a quarter of a mile cross Eller Beck to reach the Round Dam (which is an ideal spot for picnics). After passing the top of the Round Dam, take a footpath right (leaving the main footpath) to climb a sloping bank. At the top, turn right and follow the footpath, which eventually leads you to the A6131 road near the Embsay turn-off Turn right and walk down what is known as ‘The Bailey’ to reach the roundabout at the top of the high Street. To reach Coach St car park, turn right when approaching the roundabout from the Bailey and then turn left at the bridge on to Water Street. Coach Street car park is on the left after approximately 250 yards.Walk C - Skipton Woods/Long Dam (Distance 1 & half miles - allow 1 hour)Same as Walks A & B until C. Here, continue following the main path to the top of the wood walking parallel to the Long Dam. As the path emerges out of the wood and bends left, turn right and climb the steps. Follow the path that runs by the outer edge of the wood Soon, a path will join (from Walk B), coming uphill from the
right. From this point follow directions as for Walk B.Walk D - Long Dam/Park Hill (Distance: 2 miles - allow 1 hour 15 minutes)Same as Walks A, B & C until D. Here, follow the path and long Dam as they bend left towards two tunnels that carry water under the A65 road above. Take a stile in the fence on the right and then turn left. The path guides you to a stile at the other side of the stretch of water. Cross the stile and follow the path back into the woods. After climbing a stepped section, walk with a wall on your right. Eventually the wall turns sharp right and the path reaches a wooden gate with a stile to the left. Cross this and turn left onto Short Lee Lane. After about 50 yards cross a stile in a fence on the left (slightly hidden by small trees). Cross the field walking parallel with the wood on the left. The path is flat but gradually climbs uphill. Reaching the top of the field (otherwise known as Park Hill), walk with a line of old trees on your left to a stone stile in the wall facing. Here, is a great view of Skipton and the Aire Valley beyond. Walk down the next field bearing slightly left. The stile is to the left of an old stone building. Cross this and walk downhill to meet a lane and turn right to meet the B6265 after a short distance. See Walk A for directions back to the car park in Coach St.
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GRASSINGTON
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No visit to the Yorkshire Dales would be complete without paying a visit to the charming settlement of Grassington,
Upper Wharfedale’s main residential and tourist centre. Although actually a town, complete with its own town hall housed in the old Mechanics Institute, it retains a friendly village atmosphere. Attractive and well proportioned Dales cottages hint at the prosperity brought by the lead mining industry and the cobbled central square is the perfect focus for the Dickensian theme days which the town hosts in December.The area around Grassington has had a long history of settlement. It takes its name from the the ‘Garrs’ – early Celtic fields – and there are Bronze and Iron Age settlements nearby. The visitor can see evidence of the
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north-west of the town, Fort Gregory harks back to a time of violent conflict in the Dales. Grassington’s importance as a trading centre developed partly due to its position on the monastic route from Malham to Fountains Abbey. In more recent times its location close to the junction of the Skipton-Pateley Bridge and Ilkley-Buckden roads ensures a constant flow of visitors. As tourism became increasingly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Dales railway opened as far as Threshfield. However, this service ceased to operate in the 1930s and the only trains which now run through this part of the Dales serve the limestone quarry. As the lead mining industry declined in Upper Wharfedale so textiles became more important and the water powered mills which until then had ground corn were taken over to fashion cotton and woollen products.To the surprise of many visitors Grassington does not have its own Anglican church. Rather, its worshippers rub shoulders with residents of Linton, Hedben and Threshfield in the beautiful
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GRASSINGTON - THE ART TRAIL
For those not already in-the-know Grassington is fast becoming a centre for arts and crafts in the Dales with new and
established galleries exhibiting a variety of both contemporary and traditional art and crafts.
You can start the Grassington Art Trail at the ‘Old Smithy’ (map ref: 1) - home of established artist Rob Keep. Rob started painting in the early 1980s, inspired by the landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, and the new look gallery now hosts a variety of subject matter including local landscapes, fauna and flora, executed in a variety of media.
Move up Main Street past the square, drop in on Martyn Fretwell at the Shenstone Gallery (map Ref.2). This little but famous landmark was the blacksmiths forge for over 300 years.
A popular and well established Dales artist, Martyn’s oil paintings employ a bold impasto technique. His paintings are distinctive by their dramatic interplay of light and shade as it moves across the surface of calm rivers or tumbling cascades beside moss covered dry stone walls and limestone cottages.
Across the road you will find David Ashby’s ceramics at the Courtyard Pottery (map Ref.3) which also now incorporates The Art Garden. All the ceramics are made
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12th century church on the banks of the river Wharfe downstream from Linton Falls, twenty minutes walk from Grassington. In recent times tourism has taken over as Grassington’s major industry. Visitors flock to the National Park Centre, with its large car park and ease of access to the charms of the town, to make Grassington one the Yorkshire Dales’ most frequently visited ‘honey-pot’ sites. Yet there is no denying the value of a visit to this interesting town where visitors can easily spend a day enjoying its ancient past and high quality shops. The increasingly popular Festival of Arts of Music, held in mid-June, frequently brings international performers to Upper Wharfedale.
on the premises. There is always something to see at various stages of production. The Art Garden boasts a wonderful mixture of both contemporary paintings by Hannah Chesterman and crafted lead works by Chris Bohan. Hannah is inspired to make watercolour and mixed media paintings about the changing light and colour of Yorkshire landscapes. Her work is bright, colourful and bold and a contemporary alternative to more traditonal styles. Chris Bohan’s lead work is handmade in his own foundry in Grassington and his high quality artifacts echo the town’s lead mining heritage up on the moors at Yarnbury.
Head to the top of the street and look left to find Grove House Gallery (map Ref.4) showcasing the watercolours of artist Phil Fraser. Fraser’s impressionistic paintings of woodlands, rivers and local landscapes capture atmospheric light effects and adopt a more saturated use of colour inspired by years of living in Venezuela and Spain.
Undoubtedly a rewarding and enjoyable trail.
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PERFORMANCESaturday 2 April 7.30pm Honk! Tells the story ofan odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to findhis mother. Glusburn Theatre School performs this award winning musical Glusburn Institute 01535 630223 £4/5 Saturday 9 April 7.30pmDan Leno The King’s Jester Dan Leno was the most famous and highly-paid musical hall artist of the age, but ended his life incarcerated in a lunatic asylum at just 43. Written and performed by Tony Lidington Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £10, concessions £9Thursday 14 April 7.30pmDNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre present The Frog Prince and other Peculiar Tales With masks, shadows, and physical performance, transforms objects into extraordinary characters!Suitable for children aged 5 + and their families Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718 www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £5, family ticket £18Wednesday 20 April 2pmThe Farndale Avenue Housing EstateTownswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery Farce: misfortunes of an amateur dramatic society’s attempts to stage a thriller The Devonshire Institute (Grassington Town Hall) 01756 752222www.grassingtonplayers.co.uk £7, under 16 £4Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 May 7.30pmTwelfth Night at Skipton Castle Outdoor promenade of Shakespeare’s play by Dean Taylor Associates. Bring picnic, your own seating, warm clothing and an umbrella if it rains! www.skiptoncastle.co.uk bookings 01772 466256 Friday 24 June, Saturday 25 June 2pm & 7pm; Sunday 26 June 2pmAireborough Gilbert & Sullivan SocietyThe Priory Church Bolton Abbey Lady Chatterley’s Lover. 01756 710238
MUSICFriday 1 April 7.30pmRAMjam The young musicians of Craven take to the Settle stage again, with musical support by Dales Jam plus a surprise Special Guest Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718 www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £7, concessions £4 Saturday 9 April 7.30pmThe Singing Farmers Easy listening, Country, Folk and Songs from Shows performed by six great performers and all for charity The Mart Theatre £12 but tickets from Singing Farmers, 2 Elmete Croft, Scholes, Leeds LS15 4BE make cheque payable to RABI andsend with sae for return of tickets, Saturday 9 April 2.30pmThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainGrassington Festival (see Fairs and Festivals listings) Skidoo Glusburn Institute Langcliffe Singers – St John Passion Bach’s magnificent St John Passion with organ accompaniment and professional soloistsGiggleswick School Chapel 07732 352771 www.langcliffesingers.org.uk £10 Sunday 10 April 7pmChris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh The greatest Celtic harpist of our age and England’s premier fl at picking guitarist Amerdale Hall Arncliffe 01756 770323 www.littondale.net £8 adults, £4 children, discounts online. Wednesday 13 April 7.30pmSkipton Rocks The Mart Theatre Youth Project’s workshops culminate in a performance of live rock music The Mart Theatre,Gargrave Road, Skipton 01756 708011 www.themarttheatre.org.ukFriday 15 April 7pmMercury One of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718 www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £13 Friday 15 April 8pm52 Skidoo ! Live music from this three piece 1920s multiinstrumental swing band. Licensed bar Glusburn Institute 01535 630223
www.glusburninstitute.org.uk £7 Saturday 16 April 7.30Peter Franks Jazz Band A very versatile group, playing New Orleans Jazz through to Duke Ellington and Count BasieThe Priory Church, Bolton Abbey tickets or information 01756 710238 £10.00 Friday 29 April 7pmNeil Innes Writes and performs comic songs, best known for his work with Monty Python, and for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £14 Saturday 30 April 8pmNorthern Chamber Orchestra Brass Ensemble Concert A varied programme of brass music also featuring brass players from Skipton Music Centre Christ Church, Skipton 0161 247 2220 for details www.ncorch.co.uk £12, £8 concessions, under 18s FREE Saturday14 May 7.30pmAnais Mutumba performs jazz, soul and R&B. She is a fun loving African with an eclectic taste in music, food and movies. Licensed bar Glusburn Institute 01535 630223 www.glusburninstitute.org.uk £5 Saturday 14 May 7pmDavid Myles and his Band Award winning Canadian musician featured on Jules Holland show in 2010 Burton in Lonsdale Village Hall, LA6 3JU 015242 62792 http://northcravenhistoricalresearch.co.uk/BVH/BurtonVH.htm £8 Thursday 19 May 7.30pmKeighley Vocal Union Recital Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise, Bob Chilcott’s Requiem, and Armed Man by Karl Jenkins Christ Church Skipton www.keighleyvocalunion.co.uk 01535 653009/630014 admission free, charitable donation. Sunday 22 May 7.30pmAireborough Gilbert & Sullivan Society Delight in the wit and humour of W.S.Gilbert and beautiful melodies by Sir Arthur Sullivan The Priory Church, Bolton Abbey tickets or information 01756 710238 £10.00 Friday 27 May 7pmSettle Orchestra’s Summer concert Programme includes Vaughan Williams Wasps overture, Beethoven’s Symphony no.6, Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Christ Church, Skipton 01729 825806 or 07732 352771 www.settleorchestra.org.uk £9, concessions £7.50 Saturday 18 June 7.30pmMercian Piano Trio Classical Music Concert Musicians of international repute now resident in the midlands The Priory Church, Bolton Abbey tickets or information 01756 710238 £10.00 Friday 24 June 7pmSettle Orchestra’s Summer concert Programme includes Vaughan Williams Wasps overture, Beethoven’s Symphony no.6,Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Settle Parish Church 01729 825806 or 07732 352771 www.settleorchestra.org.uk £9, concessions £7.50 VISUAL ARTS Giles Peyton & Thompson: Aspects of a Collection Paintings and prints of hidden gems from Craven Museum’s collections by three local professional contemporary artists. All work for sale and shown alongside museum artefacts not normally on display Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407www.cravenmuseum.org admission free. 19 January – 2 May; until end March Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 12–4pm, Sat 10am–4pm; after 1 April 10am–4pm, closed Tuesdays and Sundays.Articulate – The Roebuck Collection An interactive exhibition to choose Craven’s favourite pictures from the Roebuck Art Collection.Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407 www.cravenmuseum.org admission free Wednesday 18 May –Monday 26 September 10am–4pm, closed Tuesdays and SundaysClapham Art Group 60th Annual Exhibition As well as current artists’ work, a display covering the past 60 years Clapham Village Hall, Cross Haw Lane, LA2 8DZ 01729 822445 50p, children freeSaturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June 11am–6pm daily
North Yorkshire Open StudiosAn opportunity to visit artists’ studios,exhibitions workshops and activities run by leading artists in North Yorkshire.Details 01756 748529 www.nyos.org.uk Friday – Sunday 10,11 & 12 June; Saturday & Sunday 18 & 19 June;10.30am to 5.30pmGargrave Art Exhibition Paintings by local artists, many for sale Gargrave Village Hall 01756 748510, 01756 749421 or 01756 748851 admission free. Thursday 30 June – Sunday 3 July11am–8pm (5.30pm Sunday)Flowers of the Dales Festival A celebration of the wonderful wild flowers of the Yorkshire Dales with over 100 fantastic events details www.ydmt.org 015242 510021 March – 31 OctoberYorkshire Dales National Park eventsThe National Park is providing a whole programme of walks and other activities, most of which are family friendly and outside in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales information www.yorkshiredales.org.uk or call 01729 833200 March – JuneGran Torino Film [15+] directed by andstarring Clint Eastwood The Mart Theatre,Gargrave Road, Skipton 01756 708011 www.themarttheatre.org.uk £2.50 FAIRS FESTIVALS & OTHER EVENTSSunday 3 AprilWorld Cinema – Mid August Lunch [U] Italian film with English subtitles Settle Victoria Hall 01729 825718 www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk £4.50. Wednesday 6 April 7.30pmGuided visit to Saltaire mill & chapel With Maria Glot for Skipton Civic Society details 01756 709114 Wednesday 13 April Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration Visit Shakespeare’s First Folio and listen to captivating stories with celebrated storyteller Miles Salter Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407 www.cravenmuseum.org Saturday 23 April 1–4pmFeed the Easter Lambs Easter fun with the National Trust, feed the lambs, craft activities, Easter trail Town Head Barn,Malham, BD23 4DJ 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk admission free. Sunday 24 & Monday 25 April 11am–3pmFlagcrackers of Craven Border Morris dancing outside SkiptonTown Hall, at the canal basin and in Victoria Square 01282 775026 www.fl agcrackers.co.uk free. Monday 25 April 11am–2.30pmRoyal Wedding Dance Live Music by the Beer House Boys with bar and supper Gargrave Village Hall www.gargrave.org.uk/leisure £6. 30 April & Sunday 1 MayA Day’s Outing to Macclesfi eld Silk Museum With the Grassington & District Embroiderers Guild details 01756 752188http://branches.embroiderersguild.com/branches/grassington/page1£10 coach fare. Wednesday 4 MayLet It Grow Gardening and grow-your-own events, exhibitions, talks and activities. Joe Maiden and Bob Flowerdew (Saturday only) giving hints and tips adults £3.50, £2.50 in advance, children free if accompanied by a fee paying adult The Mart Theatre, GargraveRoad, Skipton 01756 708011 www.themarttheatre.org.ukFriday 6 & Saturday 7 May 10am–4pmMuseums at Night An evening of family crafts and activities all taking place in the dark. Don’t forget your torch! Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407www.cravenmuseum.org admission free Friday 13 May 6–8pmPremier Collectable Vinyl Records and CDs Fair Skipton Town Hall 01756 706395 [email protected] admission free.
WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND SKIPTON 2010
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Saturday 21 May 10am–4pmCowling Duck Race 500 ducks, 6 races, Grand Final, prizes, BBQ, refreshments, side shows Winkholme Bridge off Colne Road 01535 637699 £1 a duck. Saturday 21 May 12–2.30pmLittondale Mountain Bike Challenge Amerdale Hall Arncliffe 01756 770323 register at www.littondale.net/wordpress/littondale-mountain-bike-challenge Sunday 22 MayOverground Underground A new community festival offering an extensive range of landscape based experiences for fi rsttimers and families as well as those with more specialist interests. Ingleton will be host to inspirational speakers, caving and climbing taster sessions, family friendly activities, renowned artists’ talks, exhibitions and events, open air tai chi, summit archaeology and more 015242 41843 www.ingletonovergroundunderground.co.ukFriday 27 – Monday 30 MayThe Red Wyvern Society at Skipton Castle Journey back to the 15th century during the Wars of the Roses with this recreation of a medieval campsite within the castle grounds Skipton Castle www.skiptoncastle.co.uk 01756 792442Saturday 28 May 10am–6pm, Sunday 29 May 12–6pm, Monday 30 May 10am–6pmAustwick Street Market and Cuckoo Festival Fun, family day with stalls, music, food, entertainment & displays in the lovely village of Austwick, just off the A65 015242 51787 www.austwick.org.uk £1 Monday 30 May 10am–3.30pmArt Crafts and Book Fairs Handmade arts and crafts, books ranging from collectable to general second hand and Sheila’s café Skipton Town Hall 01756 706395 [email protected] free. Sunday 5 JuneEdwardian Garden Fete Edwardian themed fete held in the grounds of Broughton Hall to raise fund for Carers’ Resource Broughton Hall Skipton 01756 700888 www.carersresource.org £5 adults, children under 12 £2.50 Saturday 4 June 11am–5pmVolunteer open afternoon Join the museum’s volunteers for afternoon tea and fi nd out about their work behind the scenes Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407www.cravenmuseum.org admission free Thursday 9 June 2–4pmWild Flower Meadow Walk Join the National Trust for this glorious wild fl ower walk in Malhamdale 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk £2 Tuesday 14 June 1–3pmSummer Solstice Walk Join the National Trust on the Summer Solstice for a guided walk from Kettlewell
car park 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk £2 Tuesday 21 June 7–10pmMalham Tarn NNR Walk National Trust guided fl ower walk around the beautiful Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve Malham Tarn Estate Offi ce, Waterhouses, Settle, BD24 9PT 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 June 7–9pmBroughton Game Show Annual game show presenting all that is good in the countryside www.broughtongameshow.co.uk adults £8, children £4, seniors £6 26 June 10am–5pmWild Flower Meadows and Woods Walk A moderate walk from Yockenthwaite through woodlands and fl ower meadows with the National Trust Yockenthwaite Bridge (SD905790) 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk £2 Sunday 26 June 11am–3pmFourstones to Bentham Countryside Ranger Walk Easy walk looking at points of interest, birds and wildfl owers of the moorland. Free transport from Looking Well Studios booking essential 015242 62672 or email [email protected] Monday 27 June10.30amMalhamdale Great Close Mire Field Wild Flower Walk Join the National Trust for a walk enjoying the beautiful wild fl owers of Malhamdale Street Gate, Malham Moor 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk £2 Tuesday 21 June 8pmAlan Barnes & his All Star Ellington Quartet Main Hall GrassingtonTuesday 21 June 8pmClassic Buskers Skipton CastleSunday 26 June 2pmFraylach Spierlers Klezmer Band Linton Village GreenSunday 26 June 8pmNavarra Quartet Scargill House KettlewellWORKSHOPSTaster Workshop Try your hand at Border Morris dancing, no experience necessary. All ages welcome Farnhill Village Institute 01282 775026 www.fl agcrackers.co.uk admission freeSunday 20 March 10.30am–3.30pmSilk painted greeting cards and fabric wrapping A workshop with Katie Chaplin Grassington & District Embroiderers Guild Wharfedale Rugby Club Threshfi eld 01756 752188 £20http://branches.embroiderersguild.com/branches/grassington/page1Wednesday 6 April 10am–4pmSkipton Rocks 21 workshops led by sessional workers and a four day intensive workshop for young people to play, write and sing music, form bands or develop individual skills to performance level The Mart Theatre, Gargrave Road, Skipton 01756 792375www.
themarttheatre.org.uk Saturday 16 April 10am–4pmCreative writing workshop Practice your creative writing skills in this hands-on workshop with author and journalist Miles Slater Craven Museum & Gallery Town Hall Skipton 01756 706407 www.cravenmuseum.org £5 adults only please book in advance4 May 10am–4pmFamily Mountain Bike Taster Day Join an experienced guide for a beginners course on mountain biking with the National Trust Malham Tarn Estate Offi ce, Waterhouses, Settle, BD24 9PT 01729 830416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk £10 adult, £5 child, £15 bike hire available
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The town is built in the shadow of Weets Hill and Stock Beck a tributary of the River Ribble runs through the town.Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and nestling on the lower slopes of
Pendle HillBarnoldswick town square
The Pendle region of east Lancashire is dominated by the impressive backdrop of Pendle Hill, a peak steeped in mystery and long associated with the Pendle Witches whose steps can be retraced on a trail through the area.
Weets Hill in the Pennines astride the natural watershed between the Ribble and Aire valleys, Barnoldswick is the highest town on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, sitation needed in-between Clitheroe in Lancashire and Skipton in North Yorkshire and approximately 30 miles from the cities of Leeds, Manchester and Preston.
Steeped in history tracing back to the Vikings and known as Bernulfsuuie in the Doomsday Book, Barnoldswick is an interesting and pleasant town. With the centre being a Conservation Area, a pedestrian square allowing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and many streets leading off, Barnoldswick offers a vast array of independently run shops providing choice, personal service and value for money and is just minutes from the A65 and A59 with easy access and free parking.
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Take the road north out of Skipton on the B6265 to Grassington. You will pass through the village of Rylstone
made famous by the Womens’ Institute calendar girls. At Threshfield there is a right turn to Grassington, which is well worth a visit, but is a mile out of our way. Instead carry straight on to Kettlewell, very soon the River Wharfe can be seen in the bottom of the valley with Grass Woods beyond where the remains of early settlements have been found.Next is Kilnsey, the crag being a very famous landmark. Visit Kilnsey Park & Trout Farm for a fresh fish for your supper or fish for one yourself.At Kettlewell take a right turn after crossing the Wharfe and go through the village. Follow the sign for Leyburn which takes you up a 1:4 hill, round a few alpine type bends on an unclassified road, and up into Coverdale, a beautiful dale, eventually climbing over the hills to the villages of Calton, Melmerby and Agglethorpe. At Leyburn you will find an attractive market town with lots of interesting shops and galleries and a good selection of pub food and restaurants.You then take the A684 towards Aysg famous falls, through Wensleydale. On your right you will have frequent views of Bolton Castle. After Aysgarth the road continues
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Nestling beneath Ingleborough, the beautiful old village straddles either side of the Clapham Beck, linked by three bridges. The church is at the top , the New Inn is at the bottom.
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thought to be the highest mountain in England. The beautiful old village straddles either side of Clapham Beck, one half linked to the other by three bridges. The church is at the top, the New Inn at the bottom.
Ingleborough Hall once the home of the Farrer family is now an outdoor centre. The Hall grounds are now a nature trail that leads alongside the lake, following the beck, to Ingleborough show cave which issues water from Fell Beck that comes off the moor via Gaping Gill. Beyond, the path gets rougher with a sense of impending drama as the limestone dale narrows and great walls of rock soar above you as you enter Trow Gill, a slot down which Fell Beck plunges, twice the height of Niagara at 365ft.
Twice each year, Spring Bank and August Bank Holiday, a winch is erected over Gaping Gill and the public can be lowered down to the bottom, free of charge. A fee is payable for winching out!Beyond is Ingleborough Mountain, from the top of which on a clear day the Irish Sea can be seen. Truly an excellent centre for walking
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OTHER PLACES AND THINGS TO SEE
Malham CoveOne of the most famous of all natural features in the Yorkshire Dales is Malham Cove. This huge curving amphitheatre-shaped limestone cliff, standing at 620feet (190m) dominates the landscape. The top of the Cove can be reached by following the path leading from the village of Malham – whereas experienced climbers prefer to take the direct approach by scaling the vertical cliff face. Within easy walking distance of the village is yet another impressive feature, Gordale Scar, a spectacular gorge. Nearby is Janet’s Foss, an enchanting gladed waterfall, and the home of Jennet, the queen of the fairies who live behind the fall in the cave. Finally, but definitely not least is Malham Tarn, which at 1,200feet (369m) above sea level is the highest lake in England and the inspiration for Charles Kingley’s book “The Water Babies”. Owned by the National Trust, Malham Tarn is an important nature reserve.
Catrigg ForceHidden from view in a small secluded copse is Catrigg Force, an absolute gem of a waterfall visited long ago by the composer, Edward Elgar. Having travelled across Malham Moor, Cowside Beck crashes in spectacular fashion down a 19foot (6m) vertical drop into a lovely step pool. The walk to Catrigg Force is along the bridleway from the village of Stainforth. Further downstream lies Stainforth Force, where the River Ribble flows over a limestone shelf and cascades into a deep pool. Creating an exquisite waterfall effect, another gem not to be missed!
Limestone PavementThe Three Peaks area is one of the best places in the country to see the special limestone pavements for which the Yorkshire Dales is famed. Characterised by clints (blocks of rock) and separated by grikes (gaps), the pavements are internationally important and home to a rich diversity of lime-loving grasses, wildflowers and ferns, these areas are a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and many are specially protected.
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Although known to most visitors principally as the starting point of the famous Settle-Carlisle railway, the
attractive market town of Settle is well worth a visit in its own right. The town boasts a number of attractive and interesting buildings and there is the added attraction of a fine craft centre and the picturesque village of Giggleswick, both within walking distance of the market place.
Settle nestles in the Ribble Valley, occupying the comparatively narrow zone between the river and the limestone crags, which rise steeply above the town. The town also benefitted from trade, lying in a transition area between the lowlands to the south and the uplands to the north.
On arrival in the main square you are struck by the arches of the Shambles, a row of buildings used for hundreds of years for trading and now occupied by a variety of modern shops. The town was granted a market charter in 1249 and it continues to this day as a lively feature of a Tuesday in Settle.
Settle High School, Castleberg and the Market Square have been seen world wide, as this
Traditional stone cottages nestled beneath the famous Castleberg Rock.
SETTLE
Under new ownership for 1 year, Lamberts News is foremost a newsagents, stocking and delivering all leading newspapers & magazine titles. A range of Greeting Cards, Stationery, Toys & Games and Household Products are also available.
01729 823580Cheapside, Settle BD24 9EW
News & MOREdelivered to your door
LAMBERTS NEWSLAMBERTS NEWSRushworths Antiques & Jewellerya family run business with11 years experience, opened for trade in Settle, October 2009.Specialising in high quality antiques and jewellery including new, vintage and especially, handmade items, we strive to offer good value and high quality to our customers. Our stock range includes Antique Limoges & Royal Worcester Porcelain, Glassware from Monart to Modern Ditchfi eld and Silverware - Georgian to 20th century.Professional repairs and jewellery cleaning can be carried out and we buy gold and silver regardless of condition.
07545 8212574 Church Street - Settle BD24 9JE
Settle Carpet & Bed Centre We are a well established business which has been in Settle for 21 years.We offer a friendly and local service with ranges including Silent Night beds and mattresses.We are also stocklists of Sherborne upholstery, chairs and recliners.Carpets are available from Abingdon, Woodward Grosvenor, Rhino fl ooring and vinyls.Carpet fi tting services are available. We also offer a free delivery service within a 10 mile radius
01729 8221097 Duke Street, Settle
Rebound Clinic, opened in 1998, has gained a national reputation with patients travelling from all over the UK & expats from Europe, the Middle East and Canada. Treatments are carried out by Andrew, who is the Biomechanical Consultant for Ultimate Outdoors in Skipton, George Fisher in Keswick and Trail Magazine.
01729 825900The Sidings, Settle BD24 9RP
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Poppies Tea Room is situated at the end of a pretty ginnel away from the bustle of Settle’s busy streets. This calm haven offers a freshly prepared menu, reasonably priced and very tasty.Also offering FairTrade beverages and delicious cakes.
Bishopdale Court, Settle
The Folly
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Jazz, run by partners Jill & Sheila, has been established in Settle for 7 years. Specialising in high quality jewellery and handbags, Jazz offers a range of prices to suit every pocket. Gift vouchers are available and gifts for all occasions including new Summer /Autumn items & introducing the new Fossil handbag & jewellery range.
01729 824444The Shambles, Settle
Gladrags - is a well established, independently owned business in Settle. Often called ‘Aladdin’s Cave’, Gladrags provides a unique service, selling little-worn, quality clothing, shoes and handbags. In addition, we stock an extensive range of fashion accessories - jewellery, scarves & fascinators - and offer a hat-hire service.
Call in - we’d love to see you!01729 825911
7 Chapel Street, Settle
Spensleys - a well established business for 40 years, offering the most comprehensive range in the area of bed linens, blankets, pillows, duvets, towels, cushions, throws and lots, lots more.We specialise in both perfect and famous name seconds. We also offer a complete curtain service, both made to measure and readymade, blinds, nets and voiles.Spensleys still carries bolsters, roller towels, extra deep sheets, bunk, three quarter and superking bedding and have large stocks of Washable Table Fabrics, Table Protector and Non Slip Flooring.
We specialise in the supply of textilesfor care homes & holiday accommodation.
01729 823457High Street - Settle
Ye Olde Naked Man Cafeis a family run business which has been trading in Settle for 22 years. Specialising in homemade and seasonal produce, Paul & Karen and their staff cater for the local people and visitors to Settle alike. This 75 seater cafe also boasts an onsite bakery and sandwich bar. A wide selection of jams, chutneys & gifts are also available.Whether buying freshly made sandwiches for a walk in the Dales, stopping for breakfast, lunch or tea, or browsing our Bakery Shop, you are always welcome atYe Olde Naked Man Cafe.
01729 823230Market Place, Settle
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was the setting for scenes from the amazing WI Calendar Girls film.Settle’s buildings are generally well preserved, solidly respectable in character and mainly Georgian in appearance. Behind the market place a series of narrow alleys and courtyards scramble up the hillside and are worthy of exploration. By continuing to walk uphill you eventually find yourself on Castleberg – a wooded hill with splendid views over the town and across the valley.
In striking contrast to most of the buildings in Settle is the Folly, situated a short distance from the market place. This interesting building dates back to 1675 and is Tudor in appearance. There is no consensus on how it came by its unusual name, though some locals think it was built by a craftsman who never finished his masterpiece.A mile or so to the northwest of Settle, just over the main bridge over the river, is the quaint village of Giggleswick. Here 17th century cottages line the narrow streets, some only accessible by foot bridge. The sturdy church of St. Alkelda, with its 15th century exterior, has a profusion of wild flowers growing among the gravestones. Further on there are the listed buildings of Giggleswick School, including the impressive chapel with its copper dome.
The Shambles
Town Hall
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