If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city the day, then Skipton is just the place.
Just a thirty minute train ride away from Leeds you will find Skipton, a historical market town that oozes charm.
We've pulled together a handy little guide to help you have the best time possible in this lovely little town, from where to eat and what to visit - we've got you covered.
Morning
Once you've touched down in Skipton, grab a coffee from Clubhouse Coffee to get you fuelled up for the day before visiting all the historic sites. We're talking about, of course, the iconic Skipton Castle.
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If you've been here on a school trip already then you'll know just how brilliant it is, and if the weather is nice then you can have a stroll around the Skipton Castle Woods opposite.
After that take a stroll around the markets to see if you can bag yourself any bargains, it is a market town after all.
Afternoon
After all that sight seeing you'll be feeling peckish, and the only place for it is The Skipton Deli. Newly opened, this fantastic deli is serving up the most delicious focaccia sandwiches which you can take away and tuck into sat by the canal. They also sell loads of local produce that you can take home with you as a souvenir.
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If you're feeling up for it, why not go on a boat ride and do your best Rosie and Jim impression before treating yourself to a Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream or a cone of chips from Bizzy Lizzy's. Go on, you deserve it.
If you need an afternoon pick me up and you've got your pup with you then Kibbles is a must. This doggy-friendly cafe even have their own doggy food menu, how class is that?
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Evening
Before you head off back home, make sure to pop into one of Skipton's lovely pubs along the cobbled streets. There's so many to choose from and trust us, you won't be disappointed by any one you stumble into.
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If you're looking for an evening meal we highly recommend Phoebe's, this independent eatery are serving food and drink all day and it's all absolutely divine.
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
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Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
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For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
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And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.Â
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If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
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Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Clementine Hall -
31st October 2025 
