Carmel Smickersgill

Tours & Activities Editor

Written by Carmel Smickersgill

Salt Pots Ceramic Studio
Saltaire
Shop
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio

Paint your own ceramics with Salt Pots, their mindful crafts are the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon or enjoy a special occasion.

Salts Mill
Saltaire
Gallery
Salts Mill

Salts Mill has evolved from its roots as a powerhouse of the industrial revolution to become a chic gallery and retail space.

Saltaire
Tourist Attraction
Saltaire Trip Boat

Saltaire Trip boat runs every day between spring and summer, sharing the beauty of Saltaire from the vantage point of the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Ilkley
The Riverside Hotel

A superb, picturesque riverside setting, en suite rooms, bar and restaurant, The Riverside Hotel makes an excellent base for exploring the moors.

Saltaire Brewery
Saltaire
Restaurant
Saltaire Brewery

Having started as one of pioneers in the northern micro brewery revolution, Saltaire Brewery’s taproom is a must visit for beer enthusiasts.

Grove bookshop
Ilkley
Shop
Grove Bookshop

Grove Bookshop has been an integral part of Ilkely town centre for decades, feeding the town’s enthusiasm for literature.

Ilkley Lido
Ilkley
Ilkley Lido

Incorporating a tennis courts and a bowling green, Ilkley Lido is a grade II listed outdoor pool, with a stunning view of the moors.

Skipton
Things to do in Skipton

Our guide to the market town of Skipton, which is not only the gateway to the Dales, but to an excellent cultural and heritage offer.

Skipton Camerata
MusicSkipton
Skipton Camerata

Founded in 2004, Skipton Camerata bring national level performances to the Craven as North Yorkshire’s only professional orchestra.

From £5
SaleSkipton
Art in the Pen

Art in the Pen gives you a chance to explore a mix of artistic talents from the North, within the livestock pens for Skipton Auction Mart.

From £6
Skipton
Theatre
Skipton Little Theatre

Skipton Little Theatre is cosy just over 70 seater local theatre and the home of Skipton Players the Craven area’s most active amateur thespians.

skipton castle woods
Skipton
Park
Skipton Castle Woods

Skipton Castle Woods has idyllic spaces to walk and play in as well as a wealth of local wildlife, check out their events and tours.