Skipton is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned for it's Medieval Castle, colourful market and narrowboat cruises along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Thriving shops, pubs and restaurants and cafes add to Skipton's appeal.  For further information and help from our experts on the local area visit the tourist Information Center, located within Skipton Town Hall with access through to Craven Museum and Gallery.

Craven Museum & Gallery's Gift Shop in the TIC has a wide range of local gifts and souvenirs including postcards, fridge magnets, tea-towels and note cards. We also stock a selection of maps, local history books and DVDs.