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Free Things to Do in Skipton

Free Things to Do near Skipton

There are 29 free things to do in and around Skipton, North Yorkshire. Offering attractions with free entry, this page gathers them in one place with the nearest listed first.

Among them are Cliffe Castle, Craven Museum and Folk Museum. 29 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (3 indoor, 25 outdoor). Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.

Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Skipton, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Skipton.

  1. 01
    Craven Museum
    High Street, Skipton, BD23 1AH · +44 1756 792809
    Free entryIndoor
    0.0 mi
  2. 02
    The Beach
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    0.2 mi
  3. 03
    Gawflat Meadow
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    0.6 mi
  4. 04
    Aireville Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    0.6 mi
  5. 05
    SELFA
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    0.9 mi
  6. 06
    Embsay Playground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    1.8 mi
  7. 07
    Holy Well Bridge
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.5 mi
  8. 08
    patio
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.1 mi
  9. 09
    Low Green
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.7 mi
  10. 10
    Glusburn Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.1 mi
  11. 11
    Silsden Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.7 mi
  12. 12
    Low Bridge Field
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.1 mi
  13. 13
    Cowling Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.4 mi
  14. 14
    Earby Waterfalls Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.4 mi
  15. 15
    Bolton Priory
    Location nearby
    Free entry
    5.4 mi
  16. 16
    Middleton Recreation Ground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.5 mi
  17. 17
    High Green
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.7 mi
  18. 18
    Cavendish Pavilion
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.8 mi
  19. 19
    Church Orchard
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.0 mi
  20. 20
    Burnsall Village Green
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.4 mi
  21. 21
    YWT Low Wood
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.5 mi
  22. 22
    Walled Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.5 mi
  23. 23
    Sough Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  24. 24
    Tottie's Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.1 mi
  25. 25
    Cliffe Castle play area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    7.2 mi
  26. 26
    Cliffe Castle
    Location nearby
    Free entryIndoorStep-free
    7.3 mi
  27. 27
    Cliffe Castle Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.3 mi
  28. 28
    Bank Street Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.4 mi
  29. 29
    Folk Museum
    6, The Square, Skipton, BD23 5AQ
    Free entryIndoor
    7.7 mi

Good to know

How many free things to do are there in Skipton?

This page lists 29 free things to do mapped in and around Skipton, including Cliffe Castle. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.

Are any of the free things to do near Skipton free?

Yes — 29 of the places listed for Skipton are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.

What is there to do at free things to do near Skipton?

Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.

How are the distances to each place measured?

Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Skipton. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Skipton.