Skipton
in North Yorkshire of England, United Kingdom
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Leeds Bradford Airport (16 mi) - RAF Linton-On-Ouse (32 mi)
- Blackpool International Airport (43 mi)
- Manchester Airport (43 mi)
- Manchester Woodford Airport (43 mi)
- Durham Tees Valley Airport (45 mi)
- Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (53 mi)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (55 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (75 mi)
- Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (Unesco heritage, 56 mi)
- Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey (Unesco heritage, 65 mi)
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Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Unesco heritage, 75 mi) - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Durham Castle and Cathedral (Unesco heritage, 85 mi)
- Derwent Valley Mills (Unesco heritage, 89 mi)
- Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
- New Lanark (Unesco heritage, 118 mi)
- Colne Golf Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Branshaw Golf Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Hollins Hall Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Headley Golf Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Burnley Golf Club (Glen View) (Golf course, 15 mi)
- Towneley Park Golf Course (Golf course, 15 mi)
- The Manor Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Horsforth Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Bacup Golf Club (Golf course, 20 mi)
- Rossendale Golf Club (Golf course, 21 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 53.961 and -2.017 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 53° 57' 41" and W -2° 1' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - GBP
- Spoken languages:
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 06:55 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:25 am and 8:44 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou - References
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- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06
Discover Skipton
Skipton in North Yorkshire (England) with it's 14,623 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 187 mi (or 301 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Local time in Skipton is now 06:55 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Skipton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Addingham, Keighley, Oxenhope, Baildon and Burnley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F
| Morning Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
| Night Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 83% |
| Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 4th of May 2024
10°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 5th of May 2024
15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Monday, 6th of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
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Videos from this area
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Skipton: Early History, Skipton Castle and Holy Trinity Church
The market town of Skipton lies in a vale at the foot of Rombalds Moor and dubs itself 'The Gateway to the Dales'. Although there is evidence of early man - there are cup and rings tones on...
Ringing Stedman at Skipton, North Yorkshire (1921 Taylors)
Bell ringing at Holy Trinity Skipton, North Yorkshire, on the FODS 2011 Spring tour. This was actually a very wintry day with some snow and quite a lot of cold! A super ring of eight cast by...
Sarah and John's wedding video Skipton North Yorkshire
The highlights from Sarah and John's Wedding day in Skipton North Yorkshire on Friday the 20th of June 2014.
Crossfit Skipton - Open Workout 15.3
Chris Cummins, Chris Hull, Beth Gorman & Cassie Duffy. Smashing it, this looked disgusting!
McCarthy & Stone - Mallory Court, Skipton
Mallory Court is an exciting new development of 33 new Retirement Living apartments in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This new development is situated at Belle Vue Mills off Broughton Road, close...
McCarthy & Stone - Mallory Court, Skipton (Interior)
Mallory Court is an exciting new development of 33 new Retirement Living apartments in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This new development is situated at Belle Vue Mills off Broughton Road, close...
Le Tour de France 2014 passing through Skipton, Stage 1
Le Tour de France 2014 passing through Skipton on stage 1, the day had an amazing atmosphere and it was a pleasure to be there!!!
Tour de France 2014 - Peloton in Skipton
The Peloton of the 2014 Tour de France going through Skipton, North Yorkshire. #TDFfilm.
Tour de France 2014 - Leaders in Skipton
The lead group of stage 1 of the Tour de France 2014 going through Skipton, North Yorkshire. The breakaway group contained Jens Voigt, Nicolas Edet and Benoit Jarrier and they were around...
GRDP Laser Tattoo Removal, Skipton, North Yorks.
Showing laser tattoo removal session using a DEKA Duolite Nd:YAG Dual Frequency Q-Switched Laser. Part 2 of 3. http://www.GRDPlaser.co.uk.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Skipton Rural District
Skipton was a rural district in the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1894 to 1974. It was named after Skipton, which constituted an urban district on its southern border. The district was expanded in 1937 by taking in the parishes of Steeton with Eastburn and Sutton-in-Craven from the disbanded Keighley Rural District. It was abolished in 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, and was split three ways.
Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 900 years.
Skipton Wood
Skipton Wood (also known as Skipton Castle Woods, Castle Wood or Springs Wood) is a 36-acre wood following the valley of Eller Beck to the north of Skipton behind Skipton Castle. The wood is owned by Skipton Castle but has been leased to the Woodland Trust.
Thanet Canal
The Thanet Canal is a short branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which leaves the main canal in Skipton, and runs to some loading wharfs near Skipton Castle, which were used to load limestone from local quarries into boats for onward shipment. It was opened in 1773, and extended in 1794. It is sometimes called the Springs Branch.
Plaza Cinema, Skipton
The Plaza Cinema is a traditional cinema located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It is the sole survivor of four cinemas that once existed in the town. The Plaza has circle seating and stalls with Pullman seats throughout.
Stoneacre Loop
The Stoneacre Loop or the Stoneacre Crossover is the double track point on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, where train services crossover to let other trains pass. There are plans to build a halt at the loop to serve the nearby North Yorkshire village of Draughton.
Embsay Reservoir
Embsay Reservoir is located above the village of Embsay, near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is owned by Yorkshire Water, and is used to supply water to the north and west of Skipton. It has a dam height of 24 m . The reservoir was built by Skipton Urban District Council to service the needs of a rapidly rising population in the area.
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, is located in High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. Medieval in origin, the church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. It is the elder of the two active Anglican parish churches in the town, located in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the diocese of Bradford. Its benefice is united with that of a church in a neighbouring village, St Augustine, Draughton.
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