Voted 'The Great Street' 2009 by the Academy of Urbanism.

 About the town of Skipton and how it developed into today's bustling market town.

How to get to Skipton, the 'Gateway to the Dales', and what to see and do in the area.

A guide to Skipton's wide selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and tearooms.

Home of the Skipton Building Society, Skipton is a busy legal and commercial centre.

New to Skipton? Take our quick virtual tour of the town's attractions, complete with colour photos and points of interest.

Check out the guide to Skipton's hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, and other places to stay.

Skipton has superb independent shops, a famous market, and two department stores. Here's a shopping guide.