Parking in Skipton

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Nestled in beautiful Yorkshire countryside, the lovely town of Skipton is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are thriving shops, pubs and restaurants in the town centre, as well as a colorful bustling market place. Skipton Castle is a must see attraction for visitors. For the perfect day out, take a relaxing narrowboat cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

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There are six car parks available in Skipton. High Street car park is situated behind Skipton Town Hall. It is accessed via High Street or Rectory Lane. Parking is available for cars, motorcycles and coaches. If you are just popping into the shops, there are designated Pop and Shop bays in this car park where you can park for up to 30 minutes for the bargain price of 20p. Standard parking bays are on a rising tariff depending on how long you stay. The tariff starts from £1.20 for a stay of up to 1 hour, rising to a maximum of £4.50 for a stay up to 4 hours. Overnight parking is not permitted in this car park, although HGV overnight tickets can be purchased for HGVs to park there between the hours of 6pm and 8am.

Craven Leisure car park is situated at the top of Aireville Park just outside of Skipton town centre. Parking charges are in place between 9am and 7pm on every days of the week. The tariff starts from 60p for 1 hour, rising to £4.50 for over 4 hours stay.

Cavendish Street car park is conveniently located near the supermarkets, railway and bus station. It can be accessed from Keighley Road or Broughton Road. Parking is available for cars and motorcycles. Parking fees start from £1.20 for up to 1 hour, rising to £5.50 for a 9 hour stay. Weekly tickets can be purchased for use in this car park for £15.

Coach Street car park is located near the canal. It can be accessed from Broughton Road, Gargrave Road or Water Street. Parking is available for cars and motorcycles. There are designated Pop and Shop parking bays in this car park, where you can park for up to 20 minutes for only 20p. The standard tariff starts at £1.20 for 1 hour, rising to £5.50 for £9 hours. A weekly ticket can be purchased for £15 to use in this car park. Overnight parking is only permitted for motorhomes and you must purchase a Motorhome Overnight Ticket for £5.

Bunkers Hill car park is located near to Skipton Magistrates Court, the Police Station and High Street car park. Parking is available for cars and motorcycles, and the maximum stay is 4 hours. The parking fees start at £1.20 for 1 hour, rising to £4.50 for 4 hours.

Waller Hill car park is situated near Skipton Bus Station and is accessed via Keighley Road. The maximum stay is 2 hours and parking is available for cars and motorcycles. For 1 hour, the fee is £1.20. For 2 hours, it is £2.30.

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The nearest major airport to Skipton is Leeds Bradford airport. This airport is just under 16 miles away from Skipton. There is a range of parking options on site, including long-stay and short-stay.

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Skipton is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are many scenic countryside walks and rambles that use the town as their base. The town is famous for its 900 year old castle, which is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. You can visit the castle and explore the history from the dungeon to the watch tower. There is a thriving market in the town centre, as well as beautiful boutique stores, where you can buy fabulous souvenirs of your visit.

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Train:

There is a railway station in Skipton, running local services with connections to further afield, such as Bradford, Carlisle and Leeds. The train services are run by Northern Rail.

Bus:

There are a number of local bus routes in Skipton and the surrounding area. Buses run from Skipton to Keighley, Grassington, Settle, Ilkley, Otley, Leeds, Burnley, Manchester, Clitheroe, Preston and nearby villages.

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind. Blue Badge holders must pay for a parking ticket on arrival when parking in Skipton. This then allows an additional hour on top of the usual time and an extra 30 minutes when parking in the Pop and Shop bays. Blue Badge holders can park on street on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, except for places where there is a ban on loading or unloading. You can also park for free and as long as is needed at on street parking meters and on street pay and display machines.

Overnight parking is not permitted in Skipton car parks. HGVs and motorhomes may be parked in certain car parks overnight, but overnight parking tickets need to be purchased in advance.

The car park charges are the same at the weekends as they are during the weekdays.

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Can I park my motorhome overnight in Skipton?

Motorhomes may be parked overnight in Coach Street car park in Skipton. You will need to purchase a Motorhome Overnight Ticket. This costs £5 and is valid between the hours of 6pm and 9am. The maximum permitted stay is 3 consecutive nights.

Where can I find free parking in Skipton?

There are car parking fees in place for all the car parks in Skipton during the day. Skipton parking is free for Blue Badge holders when parking at on street parking meters and on street pay and display machines.

Do I need to display a Blue Badge to park in a disabled parking bay?

Yes, you do. Remember to always display your Blue Badge clearly to avoid hefty fines.