Skipton's famous Yuletide Festival and market is now in its 16^th year. This hugely successful event, brought to you by Skipton Town Council and the Skipton Business Improvement District, it attracts thousands of people from across the country on the first two Sundays of December.

This year, the event takes place on Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th of December.

Skipton's famous Market will be in full flow on both days – running the full length of the High Street, named as Best Street in the UK last year in 2009!

Together with the market there will be a full range of entertainment in the Town Centre throughout the day, both in the main High Street Arena and at themed locations across the Town. The whole of Skipton will have a real Christmas feel!

The Yuletide Festival is an ideal opportunity to sample a great atmosphere – and to bag yourself a pre-Christmas bargain at the same time. In fact, you could do ALL your Christmas shopping in one go at the fabulous range of independent shops, market stalls and famous high street brands. Skipton also has two department stores – and a fabulous range of places to eat and drink.

Each day of the Festival rounds off with a light procession up the High Street to Holy Trinity Church (starting at 4pm) where a traditional Christmas carol service takes place in the grounds!

Full details of this year's entertainment will appear here later in the year – but make it a date in your diary NOW!