Indian Restaurants in Skipton
20th July 2012
So, you’ve dined out at the numerous eating establishments in Skipton over the last few nights, but now fancy something a little different; How about an Indian?
Skipton has a great selection of Indian restaurants, most are within walking distant to the holiday cottage, so you can enjoy a glass of beer or wine with your meal.
Here’s the current list of Indian restaurants in Skipton area with links to their websites and/or their Trip Advisor reviews. All of them offer great value for money, tasty food and great service.
Omar Khans – you’ll need to drive to the outskirts of Skipton or take a taxi
Aagrah
Bollywood Cottage – you’ll need to drive to Gargrave
Spice Grill – Tripadvisor review
Skipton Balti – Tripadvisor review
Manzil – Tripadvisor review
Mastab’s – Tripadvisor review
Walking Into Town – Part 1
15th July 2012
Thisledo Holiday Cottage is very located in an ideal location to walk into the town centre.This makes it a good base, enabling you to explore the Yorkshire Dales during the day and then to walk into town for a meal or a drink, or both in the many bars and restaurants located in the town centre.
It’s around a five minute walk along Gargarve Road before you reach the first restaurants and bars on Water Street. Here you will find Kongs Chinese Restaurant & Calico Jack Restaurant & Bar.
Taking a right at the small roundabout will take you down Coach Street and into the hub of the town centre. Go over the canal bridge and take the second right to reach Oakleys Bar & Grill.
Well that’s three eating establishments all within a few minutes walk. We’ll carry on with our eating and drinking guide in future blogs.
Please note the above restaurants all link to the Tripadvisor site so that you can see thier reviews.
The Olympic Torch Video
24th June 2012
Here’s a short video of the Olympic Torch on its way out of Skipton going towards the next stop at Ilkley.
The Olympic Torch in Skipton
The Olympic Torch
23rd June 2012
Olympic Torch In SkiptonThe Olympic torch arrives in Skipton on Sunday 24 June 2012, here’s the timeline:-
From 3pm – Advance Sponsorship vehicles, Samsung, Coca Cola and Lloyds TSB arrive to entertain the crowds
Approx 3:45 – Activation convoy together with sponsorship vehicles passes through the Olympic Torch Route to check the route is clear and there are no dangers. The sponsors will also be distributing give away items to the crowd lining the route – but only on the nearside of the road. The activation convoy has been mistaken for the actual Olympic Torch Convoy elsewhere in the country so be warned!
4:05pm – Olympic Torch Convoy with first torchbearers begins at Farm Croft, Keighley Road (opposite Horse Close Bridge)
4:19pm – Arrives at Skipton High Street
4:23pm – Turns into Newmarket Street
4:29 – Torch turns left at the mini roundabout onto Otley Road
4:30pm – Olympic Torch Convoy end of last Skipton Torchbearers leg at Princes Crescent junction with Otley Road
4:33 – Convoy leaves Skipton
Skipton Gala – 9th June 2012
9th June 2012
It’s very overcast in Skipton today & threatening to rain, which can only mean one thing – it must be Skipton Gala Day.
This year, the gala is being opened by Skipton resident Martyn Croft – AKA the Dalek man from Britain’s Got Talent.
Visit http://www.skiptongala.org.uk/home.php for more details.
Thomas & Friends – Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
31st May 2012
Calling all Steam Enthusiasts, if you are staying in the Yorkshire Dales, why not call in and visit the steam railway at Embsay & Bolton Abbey.
Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. Bolton Abbey station is the ideal stopping off point for a pleasant one and a half mile walk to the ruins of the 12th Century priory.
http://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/
Copper Dragon Brewery, Skipton
26th May 2012
Fancy a pint whilst you are staying in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales?
Many of the Dales Pubs sell various cask ales and bottle beers from the Copper Dragon Brewery which is based in Skipton, but did you know you can also visit the brewery?
Why not go along and do the Brewery Tour and visit their visitors centre. There is also a fantastic value for money Bistro. This offers high quality traditional food served in a relaxed, informal setting.
http://www.copperdragonbistro.co.uk/
http://www.copperdragon.uk.com/
Theatre in the Yorkshire Dales
23rd May 2012
The Yorkshire Dales is full of surprises and they don’t come much bigger than The Mart Theatre at Skipton auction Market.
By day, the venue is the Dales leading cattle market, but at night things change and the venue turns into a memorable theatre venue.
On 2nd June, if you are staying in Skipton, why not go along to see the Bon Jovi Experience, or go and see Phil Jupiter on the 28th July.
More details about the theatre and the events can be found here
http://www.themarttheatre.org.uk/
Watch Out For The Dalek In Skipton
11th May 2012
Fresh from his appearance on Britain’s Got Talent you might bump into Martyn Croft on Skipton High Street, so beware!!
You might have visited the Yorkshire Dales hoping for a warm welcome which of course you will receive, but keep your guard up on your walks for strange people with saucepans on their heads – they are harmless I promise, but the craze is catching on……………
Queens Diamond Jubliee Celebrations 3rd June 2012
5th May 2012
If you’re staying at our holiday cottage or anywhere in Skipton on Sunday 3rd June, you might want to join in the Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
Skipton High Street will be closed to host a giant street party.
Fun events will be held during the day including the showing of two family movies, the Lion King & Mamma Mia. Plus live bands, a fairground, stalls, food and a licensed bar.
The fun start at 10am and goes through to 10pm.
Check our www.skiptonevents.co.uk for more details
