The Skipton Academy

No. 564 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 237 for history. History, 12.5 km from Grassington, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A historic school building in Skipton.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
theskiptonacademy.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Phone
+44 1756 792 965OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.62 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Eshton Road Caravan ParkStay, 8.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkCamping
Draugton HeightsStay, 13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping
Eshton Road Caravan SiteStay, 8.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkCamping
Tarn House Leisure Park and Country InnStay, 11 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Woolly Sheep Inn13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle Inn12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Red Lion12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Old Swan Inn9.1 km from Malham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Craven Museum12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Plaza Cinema13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day
The Mart Theatre13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Escape Health Club13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day

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