Local attractions

There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...


Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW

Tel: 01756 792442 | Visit their website

Daily from 10am - 4pm (Sunday from 11am), closed 23/24/25 December

Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England

From the Bull - 4 miles to/from Skipton Castle.




Thornton Hall Farm & Country Park

Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton North Yorkshire, BD23 3TS

Tel: 01282 841148 | Visit their website

Monday 8 January - 24th December, 10am - 4.30pm (3pm off-peak season), last entry 1 hour before closing

Experience hands on animal encounters on their traditional working farm

From the Bull - 3 miles to/from Thornton Hall Farm & Country Park.




Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AF

Tel: 01756 710614 | Visit their website

Refer to timetable on website

Take a Ride behind one of their vintage steam locomotives for a special journey back in time.

From the Bull - 8 miles to/from Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.




Skipton Market

Skitpon, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JX

Visit their website

Four days a week, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8am - 4pm

Skipton's award-winning Market operates under a Charter granted by King John over 800 years ago and it still thrives today, selling a wide variety of goods in the heart of the Town Centre.

From the Bull - 4 miles to/from Skipton Market.




Skipton Boat Trips

Skipton Boat Trips, Wharf Office, Waterside Court, Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LJ

Tel: 01756 790 829 | Visit their website

Refer to timetable on website

Guided canal tours on the Leeds/Liverpool canal

From the Bull - 4 miles to/from Skipton Boat Trips.




Skipton Woods

Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW

Visit their website

All year

These ancient woods have a fascinating history and lie alongside Skipton Castle in the heart of the town. They contain a wide variety of plants and amazing wildlife such as kingfishers, bats and deer, with some excellent pathways which follow the canal and the castle ramparts. Walk into a different world straight off the High Street.

From the Bull - 4 miles to/from Skipton Woods.




Landrover Experience (North Yorkshire)

Yellison Farm Barns, Broughton Hall Estate, Skipton, BD23 3HS

Visit their website

Refer to website

Get behind the wheel with a qualified instructor at your side, you will be able to develop your off-road driving skills on climbs and descents, through deep water, sand and mud.

From the Bull - 2 miles to/from Landrover Experience (North Yorkshire).