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Skipton Castle
Related Waterways:
Leeds & Liverpool CanalOne of the best preserved, most complete medieval castles in England, Skipton Castle lords it over the town from the top of the High Street, much as it must have done for over 900 years
The castle is still fully-roofed, and you can get a pretty good idea of how life would have been for Skipton's Lord and Lady by visiting the kitchens, banquet hall and gardens. The large watchtower - a key feature of the castle's defences - remains, as does the well-protected inner court and you can see how the original drawbridge and portcullis worked. The castle's hilltop location, originally chosen for its defensive benefits, now means you get great views out over Skipton town and woods from within the grounds. Inside the castle there is a picnic area, gift shop and the Clifford Tearooms.
The castle is at the northern end of the short Springs Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Skipton.
