Jane's Guidebook
Activities
Outdoor / indoor pools with parking, ideal for a sunny day
Ilkley Pool and Lido
Denton Road15 mins by car via A65
Coffee & Clay
14 High StRainy 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
61 locals recommend
Skipton Castle Woods
The BaileyTake 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
20 locals recommend
Skipton Woods
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
16 locals recommend
Kilnsey Park
Kilnsey ParkKids fishing, red squirrels, cafe and horse riding in the heart of The Dales
Endless activities to keep the whole family entertained
20 locals recommend
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
Endless activities to keep the whole family entertained
Local spa town, great shopping and restaurants. Visit RHS Harlow Carr on the way home
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
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
99 locals recommend
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church StreetFor 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
13 locals recommend
Aireville Park
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.
33 locals recommend
Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks
Hangingstone RoadMoorland 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.
13 locals recommend
Gordale Scar
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 RdGood 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.
156 locals recommend
Malham Cove
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! 🦙
10 locals recommend
Embsay Reservoir
Easy, flat walk with parking and great views. Look out for the llamas! 🦙
Embsay Crag
Pasture RoadLovely 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.
82 locals recommend
Ilkley
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.
Studley Royal Deer Park
Bustle and a bargain! Street market selling food, clothes, outdoor furniture, pet supplies every Weds, Fri and Sat.
22 locals recommend
Skipton Library
High StreetBustle 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
118 locals recommend
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Well worth a visit for the spectacular scenery and outdoor exercise. Entrance fee. Local cafes in the town
Pennine Cruisers
19 Coach StRelax 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!
23 locals recommend
Burnsall
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
87 locals recommend
Grassington
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
138 locals recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneIf you’re a gardener or just like beautiful gardens this one’s a definite. Booking advised. Incorporating Betty’s Tea Rooms
Bolton Abbey
Priory, cafe, trails and stepping stones. Parking charges apply
An easy cycle ride along the canal, garden centre, cafes, pubs, good fish and chips
7 locals recommend
Gargrave
An easy cycle ride along the canal, garden centre, cafes, pubs, good fish and chips
Fountains Abbey
Food scene
Fabulous food and great hill and river walks nearby
Old School Tea Room Cafe, Hebden, Grassington, Yorks Dales
Main StreetFabulous food and great hill and river walks nearby
High end dining, cocktails and outdoor terrace, THE place to be seen
19 locals recommend
Alexander's Bar & Kitchen
4-6 High StHigh end dining, cocktails and outdoor terrace, THE place to be seen
Vibrant, friendly bar and eatery. A warm welcome guaranteed
9 locals recommend
Two Sisters Bar & Kitchen
3A Mill BridgeVibrant, friendly bar and eatery. A warm welcome guaranteed
Elsworth Kitchen
18-20 Coach StDon’t miss this one! Child friendly and great food
Zolsha Restaurant Crosshills
Skipton RoadDine out or dine at home, great Indian food at great prices
Walkers Bakery
4 Water StFresh 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.
39 locals recommend
Keelham Farm Shop
21 Gargrave RdBest deli in the North of England. Locally sourced meat, eggs, veg. fresh juices, flowers, your one stop luxury food hall. Cafe and delivery too.
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
32 The GroveGo on treat yourself to afternoon tea….
The Castle Inn
2 Mill BridgePopular with locals and visitors alike
Another one frequented by locals and visitors alike….good selection of gins
14 locals recommend
The Woolly Sheep Pub
38 Sheep StAnother 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 StreetIlkley 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 StreetAlways popular due to its canalside setting, a friendly, bustling place night and day at the weekend.
The Three Sheep Tea House & Kitchen
78 High StFABULOUS cakes.... enough said!
Thai Basil
1 Cavendish StAuthentic 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 HillMid-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!
7 locals recommend
Masons Arms Public House
Marton RoadTurn 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 RoadJust over a mile outside Skipton, homemade food and beautiful countryside. Walk off your pudd round Embsay Reservoir or up The Crag.
Mastabs
11 Keighley RdBest curry in Skipton.
The Railway Skipton
10 Cavendish StGreat little pub with good food at reasonable prices and always a warm welcome
Coopers Café Bar
6/8 Belmont StActivities with kids
Great rainy day activity. Hands on activities for kids of all ages, 45 min drive away in Halifax.
66 locals recommend
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Discovery RoadGreat rainy day activity. Hands on activities for kids of all ages, 45 min drive away in Halifax.
Plaza Cinema
Sackville StreetQuaint, 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 RoadLocal 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.
18 locals recommend
How Stean Gorge
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 RoadA 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)
78 locals recommend
National Science and Media Museum
PicturevilleA 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 StreetWho 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!
65 locals recommend
Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
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.
19 locals recommend
Cliffe Castle
32 Spring Gardens LaneFormer 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 LaneHave 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.
78 locals recommend
Saltaire
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
61 locals recommend
Skipton Castle Woods
The BaileyA 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.
29 locals recommend
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
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.
6 locals recommend
Matrix Superbowl
12a Sandylands Business CentreAnother 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.
167 locals recommend
Haworth
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.
Skipton Town Hall
High StreetHouses The Craven Museum and Tourist Information