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Just North West of the High Street lies Skipton's oldest quarter
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A great place to shop, have a bite to eat and watch the world go by
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Visit Skipton's hidden gem
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There's plenty for everyone to enjoy all year round
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Discover medieval streets, industrial heritage and ancient woodland
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The perfect place to stay for a few days, relax and unwind
Welcome to Uptown Skipton - explore the oldest streets of the beautiful medieval market town of Skipton. Discover unique shops and wonderful dining experiences all in a historic setting.
What to see
The streets just north west of Skipton High Street are lined with beautiful old buildings housing some unique, independent businesses that are just waiting to be explored.
Read more →What to do
From the atmospheric Yuletide Festival to Sheep Day, events take place all year round. Whether it's puppets, real ales or clog dancing that take your fancy, there's something for everyone.
Read more →Special Offers
Support local, independent businesses and grab a bargin at the same time! Visit our 'special offers' page to see all the latest Uptown Skipton promotions and offers.
Read more →History
Skipton is mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1066 and is reputed to date back 300 year's earlier. The oldest part of Skipton is just west of the castle and Holy Trinity church.
Read more →© 2011 Uptown Skipton. Website by Mouse Will Play. Photos kindly provided by Ramkumar Rajendran and David Bramhall.