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Welcome to Skipton Town Hall

We are a hub for Culture, Heritage & Community in North Yorkshire, home to the award winning Craven Museum, an Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Gift Shop. We host an exciting programme of Events and Performances.

 

Awards

Craven Museum is one of five finalists shortlisted for the world’s largest museum prize, Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024

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Upcoming Events

Curiosity – Contemporary Lace by 98 Lace

Exhibition

Curiosity – Contemporary Lace by 98 Lace

Yarndale Social

Workshop

Yarndale Social

Skipton Music Presents: The Gesualdo Six & Matilda Lloyd

Music

Skipton Music Presents: The Gesualdo Six & Matilda Lloyd

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Watch live theatre, dance, music, film, comedy and family shows. Find activities and workshops to suit all ages and abilities.

What’s On

 

Antique doll

Collection Stories

from Craven Museum

We care for a treasure trove of around 60,000 objects representing millions of years of Craven history. Delve deeper into the collection and find out fascinating facts about objects from the displays and special items from the museum stores.

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Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit in advance. Here you can find travel information, opening times, accessibility info and our latest Covid 19 procedures.

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 Support Us

Get Involved!

You can support the valuable work we do in a variety of ways.

At Skipton Town Hall we aim to inspire and enrich the lives of our audiences through unforgettable experiences, innovative learning and rural outreach programmes. We strive to make Arts, Culture and Heritage accessible to all, and to provide every member of the community with opportunity to participate.

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 Access

Accessibility

We have a firm commitment to providing the best possible experience for all users of our venue and strive to make everything we do as inclusive as possible.

Our venue has been designed with accessibility in mind. Features include a level entrance, lift access to the first floor, a hearing loop, disabled and Changing Places toilets.

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 North Yorkshire Culture

Explore more cultural venues in North Yorkshire

Harrogate Mercer Art Gallery & The Royal Pump Room Museum
Knaresborough Castle & Courthouse Museum

Find out about the exciting exhibitions, activities & events taking place in our other venues across North Yorkshire.

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