
February 2019
Valentine’s Day At Alexander’s Skipton..
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, as we celebrate the most romantic night of the year with a three day celebration of decadent food & drink at Alexander’s, Skipton. Tailor-made to share with that special somebody in your life, our indulgent Valentine’s Menu has been lovingly created to feature fantastic flavours & the finest locally sourced produce. From our luxurious take on Surf & Turf – Prime Rib of Yorkshire Beef & Half Lobster (Thermidor or Garlic Butter)…
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Skipton Sheep Day..
The Countryside comes to Town on Sunday 7th July 2019 Voted one of the UK's top ten Best Quirkiest Events Free Event on Skipton High Street Arts and Craft stalls The Famous Sheep Show Petting Zoo Live Entertainment with Armed Forces Day activities outside the Town Hall Skipton Sheep Day High Street, Skipton BD23 1FD Telephone: 01756 700553 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/skiptonsheepday
Find out more »The Yorkshire Flea..
Sunday 14th July. £3 admission 9am - 4pm An antique, vintage, collectable, mid-century and retro selling event. Specialist retailers dealing in the rare, the beautiful, the unjustly forgotten and the hard to find all under one roof, with a cafe and free parking. Pitches available from £55 at this popular event. Presented by the Bowman family. Social Media @YorkshireFlea The Yorkshire Flea Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD Telephone: 01274 588505 Mobile: 07889 828288
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October 2019
Skipton Puppet Festival..
Friday 4th October to Sunday 6th October Skipton Puppet Festival takes place at venues all around Skipton, both indoors and out. The full programme can be found on the website, along with details of ticket prices, times, etc. Many events are free and all are suitable for all ages. The festival brings artists from all round the world to Skipton.
Find out more »An Exhibition Of Paintings By Artist Rebecca Carr In Skipton..
An exhibition of paintings by artist Rebecca Carr on until 2nd November. This series of work includes flowers & landscapes. The artist interprets the subject with colour & texture that captures a natural light and sense at the moment they are painted. Rebecca is facilitating a free children's workshop on 5th October as part of the Fun Palaces event. This will take place during The Skipton Puppet Festival weekend. All paintings are for sale, ask in the library for details.…
Find out more »Halloween By Day Pumpkin Picking Patch In Thornton In Craven..
HALLOWEEN BY DAY & PUMPKIN PICKING PATCH! 12TH - 31ST OCTOBER Spooky activities at the farm this Halloween - come along if you dare! 2019 sees the return of the Thornton Hall Pumpkin Picking Patch (*). o Scary mazes o Freaky face painting o Pumpkin carving (*) o Special guests on selected dates during the school holidays (more information here). PRICE: Normal admission applies (£0 - £7 per person). No advance ticket required. (*) Additional charge for pumpkin picking /…
Find out more »DIGITAL SAFETY AND SCAM AWARNESS Coffee Morning I n Skipton..
DIGITAL SAFETY AND SCAM AWARNESS Scambassador, Lee Daley, will give an informal talk on scams and fraud awareness to make sure there are no nasty surprises when you shop for that surprise present on-line this Christmas (or at any other time for that matter)! The Friends Against Scams initiative is run in conjunction with National Trading Standards to advise on how to spot and avoid a wide range of the scams you may encounter. THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER 2019 10.45 Coffee…
Find out more »November 2019
Crafts in the Pen At Skipton..
Crafts in the Pen returns to Skipton Auction Mart on Sat 16 & Sun 17 Nov! We've got 230 high quality crafts stalls for the grown ups and a FREE grotto for the kids! Get all the details and view the stalls at www.craftsinthepen.org.uk 10am to 4pm - £5 (under 16s free) - Free parking, free brochure & free grotto with gift!
Find out more »The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run..
This year the SFR, organised by the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven, will start and finish on Skipton High St and will include a slight change to the route taking runners through Skipton Woods on their way back to the High St. A shorter wheelchair friendly route is also being planned for 2019 For 2019, the first 10 charities, schools, organisations or amateur clubs relating to children, that enter a team of 25 or more, will receive £250 incentive for…
Find out more »Christmas Lights Switch On In Skipton..
SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER - 10am - 5pm Christmas Lights Switch On with a FREE full day event packed full of festive entertainment for all the family!! The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run - 2000 Santas starting and finishing on the High Street as part of the 5k fun run around Skipton to raise money for charity. Photo of Northern Dance Centre entertaining Skipton during 2018's switch on! HIGH STREET, SKIPTON BD23 1JJ Telephone: 01756 700553 Email: [email protected] SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER -…
Find out more »December 2019
Skipton Christmas Market..
Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th of December 2019 Starts at 10am Come to Skipton for Christmas and buy all your gifts from our famous market and range of independent and high street brand shops. The UK's Best Large Speciality Market Award Winning Christmas Market runs the full length of the High Street alongside many local charity and gift stalls selling everything you could want for your friends and family. A full range of entertainment ensuring a Christmas atmosphere will take…
Find out more »Skipton Christmas Market..
Skipton Christmas Market Skipton High Street | | BD23 1FD December 1 10:00 am - 4:30 pm |Recurring Events (See all) Join us for our AWARD WINNING annual Skipton Christmas Markets featuring over 100 market stalls. Two full days of festive entertainment for all the family!! FREE ENTRY Sunday 1st December & Sunday 8th December 2019 10am – 4.30pm *100+ stall market *Hot mulled wine and cider *Baileys hot chocolate/ Hot chocolate with marshmallows *Hot roast chestnuts *Festive food & drink *Live music…
Find out more »Special Service For Sue Ryder Hospice..
This special service is for Manorlands and will include songs by the newly formed The Skipton Choir under the leadership of Musical Director David Weale. The choir will also lead the Carol singing. Starts at 7pm. Wednesday December 11 2019. Lights of Love - a special service for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, featuring The Skipton Choir Holy Trinity Church, 1A Mill Bridge, Skipton BD23 1NJ Website: www.holytrinityskipton.org.uk
Find out more »August 2021
Ian Chalk Jazz Quartet In Skipton..
Ian is a jazz player of exquisite taste and an engaging and entertaining host; he performs regularly throughout the UK, and, as well as being a fine trumpeter, Ian is a well-known jazz educator and Director of Yorkshire Performing Arts. Come along for a summer evening of Jazz and gin (or another tipple of your choice!) in the magnificent and recently restored Concert Hall.
Find out more »Skipton History Trail & Picnic..
Mystery History Trail A mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Skipton. Ideal for discovering more about Skipton, even if you think you know everything about the town! Throughout the trail, you will discover ghostly happenings, explore the medieval history, amble along the canal path and most of all have fun! We will finish in the town centre and find a nice area to have a picnic by the canal. This is just a fun day in Skipton, learning new things…
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