Loverly jubilee…crowns at the ready - Skipton gets ready to celebrate!

As bunting springs up across the town and the finishing touches are put to parties, jubilee fever is in full flow. It’s not an exhaustive list but we’ve got a run down of just a few of the things lined up over the bank holiday weekend to keep your little prince and princesses entertained…


It wouldn’t be any kind of jubilee without a street party and alongside the village dos planned in the area, there’ll be a fabulous celebration planned on Skipton High Street. From 10am till 10pm there’ll be live entertainment and family fun. If you’re looking for something to bake with the kids to take along to your nearest celebration then we love these Queen of Hearts tarts.

Queen of Hearts Tarts!

If you want to get out in the fresh air and celebrate then the jubilee treasure hunt at Bolton Abbey looks like a right royal treat. You’re invited to test your knowledge of British kings and queens as you take a walk in the beautiful Bolton Abbey countryside, looking for the queen’s missing crowns. Park at Bolton Abbey Village Car Park to follow the clues which begin as soon as you leave the car!

There’s also the Uptown Skipton Jubilee Treasure Hunt on June 2nd and 3rd. Find the hidden royals in 30 shops and businesses. There’s a treat for everyone who completes, plus a prize for the first correct entry pulled from the hat. You can pick up an entry form at any of the shops at High Corn Mill on Chapel Hill between 9am and 4pm.

Malham Safari

For more outdoor fun you could try the Malham Safari – this year with a jubilee theme. From 10am each day there will be crowns to look for around the village as well as the ‘safari train’ and royal barge ‘Gloriana’. They’ve got morris dancing, coconut shy, stream dipping, an archery and rifle range planned too as well as duck races every day!

Skipton Castle, with its royalist past, will be hosting a recreation of a medieval campsite in its grounds from 2nd to 4th June. The garrison will demonstrate their arms and armour as they bring the castle to life! 10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm) The standard entrance fee applies with no extra charge.

Settle Play Barn is holding a teddy bears picnic on Sunday 3rd June 2-4pm with lots of fun for everyone! And if you fancy a break from queens and crowns, take a trip out with the king of the tracks – Thomas the tank engine himself at the Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (2-5th June) or learn all about tractors at a special event at Thornton Hall Country Park 34rd-4th June.

Enjoy!