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Thursday 4th December 2008

Places to go near Skipton

Have a great day out by Yorkshire’s waterside. From the majesty of York Minster and Ripon Cathedral to the charm of Victorian villages such as Saltaire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire boasts an above par selection of visitor attractions which should keep every member of the family entertained – whatever the weather.

Local attractions

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East Riddlesden Hall is located in Riddlesden, one mile north of Keighley in Yorkshire. The house is furnished with …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction

One of the best-preserved examples of a Tudor castle anywhere in the UK, Skipton Castle lords it over the town from …

  • Historic building

The Foulridge Tunnel was a major construction achievement, but is today best known for the story of a cow who once …

  • Historic structure

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