News & Events from around Skipton

We Went to the Cattle Market… and Came Out With Art!

There are certain things you expect to find at Skipton Auction Mart. Cows.Sheep.Farmers in flat caps discussing the price of livestock.Possibly a very large tractor. What you probably don’t expect to find is a rather lovely ceramic sculpture, an original... Read More...

Skipton Pride: Rainbows, Yorkshire and a Very Good Excuse for Cake

If you've never experienced Skipton Pride, imagine this... Take a traditional Yorkshire market town. Add hundreds of colourful flags, brilliant live music, fabulous outfits, smiling faces, a lot of glitter (which will still be turning up in people's cars next... Read More...

A Surprise Afternoon in Aireville Park – We Found the Circus!

One of the things we love most about staying in Skipton is that you never quite know what you'll discover on an afternoon stroll. A walk from Thisledo Holiday Cottage into Aireville Park is always enjoyable. It's only around a... Read More...

Yorkshire Day in Skipton – The Perfect Time to Celebrate God’s Own County

If you're staying at Thisledo Holiday Cottage at the beginning of August, you're in for a real Yorkshire treat. Every year on 1st August, Yorkshire comes together to celebrate everything that makes England's largest county so special. And there's nowhere... Read More...

Walking Safely in the Yorkshire Dales During Hot, Dry Weather

The Yorkshire Dales are at their most beautiful during long, sunny spells. Blue skies, stunning views and miles of footpaths make it the perfect time to explore the countryside around Skipton, Malham, Grassington and Bolton Abbey. However, prolonged hot and... Read More...

A Day Trip to Haworth – Step into the World of the Brontës

One of the best things about staying at Thisledo Holiday Cottage is that some of Yorkshire's most iconic destinations are just a short drive away. If you're looking for a day out packed with history, beautiful scenery, independent shops and... Read More...

Walkies, Wags & a Well-Earned Coffee!

One of the little perks of staying at Thisledo is just how easy it is to enjoy one of Skipton's favourite green spaces. Less than a 10-minute walk from the cottage, you'll find Aireville Park – a paradise for dogs,... Read More...

Conquer the Skipton Three Peaks – A Yorkshire Challenge on Thisledo’s Doorstep

Think you've heard of the Yorkshire Three Peaks? Well, Skipton has its own version – and while it may not be quite as famous, it's every bit as rewarding (and considerably kinder on the knees!). The Skipton Three Peaks is... Read More...

Sheep Day in Skipton – The One Day It’s Perfectly Normal to Follow the Flock! 🐑

If you're staying at Thisledo Holiday Cottage on Sunday 28th June, don't be alarmed if you hear the occasional "baa" drifting through the air. No, the locals haven't finally lost the plot (well... not completely). It's Skipton Sheep Day –... Read More...

The Best Seat in Skipton? Right Outside Thisledo on Gala Day!

Some holiday surprises are carefully planned. Others happen the moment you step out of the front door. Imagine arriving at Thisledo Holiday Cottage for a relaxing weekend in Skipton. You've unpacked, put the kettle on, perhaps debated whether it's too... Read More...
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