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Settle is a bustling, traditional market town in the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by fabulous landscapes, rich heritage and unspoilt villages. Sitting just below the Castleburg Crag, it’s a fantastic place to stay for those wanting to explore the dramatic hillscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
A friendly market town
A weekly market takes place every Tuesday with a broad mix of stalls and traders. Here you’ll find baked goods, fresh produce, fish, preserves, crafts, home goods and much more.
The streets of the market town are home to a thriving range of independent shops offer a choice of country wear and fashions, gifts and a host of delicious treats to enjoy or take home.
On your visit you will also find a range of delicious places to eat and drink. There are cosy cafes, bustling tea rooms, welcoming pubs and award-winning restaurants offering the perfect follow-up to a day exploring the fells.
A town of tradition
Settle and its surrounding area have an incredible heritage, visible in the attractive 17th and 18th-century streets and ginnels. You can discover more about the history of the area in local museums, enjoy a programme of lively and unique festivals and events that take place throughout the year.
Throughout the town you will see the echoes of the town’s agricultural and industrial heritage, and the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. This railway line is not a Heritage line but a part of the national network. It is famed both for the incredible landscape it traverses and the feats of engineering that were required for it to do so, such as the nearby Ribblehead Viaduct.
The perfect spot to base yourself to explore the west of the Yorkshire Dales; nearby you’ll find iconic landmarks such as the Three Peaks, as well as a host of dramatic caves and beautiful waterfalls.
Whether you’re looking for adventure, gentle walks or some local shopping, Settle is the place for you.
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What's in Settle
Ingleborough Cave
An awe-inspiring voyage of discovery exploring passages which delve deep… An awe-inspiring voyage of discovery exploring passages which delve deep beneath Ingleborough mountain.
Settle Victoria Hall
We are a working Victorian Music Hall (the world’s oldest!) in the western… We are a working Victorian Music Hall (the world’s oldest!) in the western Dales. Enjoy live music, theatre, cinema and entertainment in a friendly,…
Ashes Farm
Ashes Farm offers peaceful B&B rooms, a self-catering cottage and lodges… Ashes Farm offers peaceful B&B rooms, a self-catering cottage and lodges in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from Ribblehead Viaduct.…
Yorkshire Stays
Stunning self-catering holiday homes in the heart of Yorkshire, in… Stunning self-catering holiday homes in the heart of Yorkshire, in Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant town experience…
Stainforth Force
Stainforth Force is a picturesque waterfall on the River Ribble, where… Stainforth Force is a picturesque waterfall on the River Ribble, where water cascades over limestone ledges. In autumn, watch salmon attempt the leap…
Tramper Hire in the Yorkshire Dales
Explore the Yorkshire Dales with ease by hiring an all-terrain mobility… Explore the Yorkshire Dales with ease by hiring an all-terrain mobility scooter.
River House Bed and Breakfast
In the beautiful village of Malham, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales… In the beautiful village of Malham, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Settle & Giggleswick Golf Course
Offering history beyond the usual round this golf course brings wow‑worthy… Offering history beyond the usual round this golf course brings wow‑worthy views and more.
Events in Settle
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Soul music from the halcyon clubs of the Sixties and Seventies. Wigan… Soul music from the halcyon clubs of the Sixties and Seventies. Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca, Twisted Wheel. Motown, Northern soul, Seventies and…
Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie… Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencers landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers.…
How NOT to Flee a War is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria… How NOT to Flee a War is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the story of…
Gnoss signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding… Gnoss signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair…
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