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This beautiful Victorian Music Hall in the market town of Settle is set between the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. A wide programme of live music, comedy, film and theatre is supplemented by community events, workshops and indoor markets. The Hall is also available for hire and can accommodate a variety of needs.

Welcome to Settle Area Swimming Pool. A charity registered 20m x 7m indoor warm community run swimming pool. A safe, clean swimming pool with a water depth of 0.9m graduating to a maximum depth of 2m. The pool boasts wonderful views out of our windows of the Yorkshire Dales National Park fells and one of the "Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks". We offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Our doors are open 7 days a week (except Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year) with early morning swims at 6.30am and adult swimming until 9.30pm. We have a large free car park and the building is fully accessible to wheel chair users. For an up-to-date timetable, entry prices and opening times please refer to our website or call us.

The Courtyard Dairy was created with the ethos to mature and champion only the best farm-made cheese available from the British Isles by Andy and Kathy Swinscoe who spent many years working for some of the best cheesemongers in France, London and the South West. Alongside the award-winning shop and maturing room, The Courtyard Dairy offers a cosy café and a small informative museum which tells the story of farmhouse cheese and its history. Listed as one of The Top 10 Cheese Shops in the World (Daily Telegraph) 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ The World Cheese Awards 2013 Runner-up: BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards ‘Best Food Retailer’ Observer Food Monthly Awards 2019: ‘Best Independent Retailer’

The Settle-Carlisle Railway is one of the world's great rail journeys. It carves its way through the magnificent landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and then descends to Cumbria's lush green Eden Valley with its views of the Pennines and Lakeland Fells. A seven day a week service of diesel sprinter units gives travellers plenty of choice of when to travel, and the opportunity to board and leave the train at many of the beautifully preserved stations along the route. Customers can also expect a refreshment trolley service on many of the trains.

Possibly the smallest art gallery in the world, in a converted BT telephone kiosk on the Green in Settle, North Yorkshire, England

The Folly, built in 1679, is the Yorkshire Dales’ only Grade I listed historic house regularly open to the public. It is home to the Museum of North Craven Life, which tells fascinating tales of the people and landscape of the local area. Our 2020 exhibitions include: Kill or Cure, which explores the history of healthcare in the local area, and The Lottery of Life, which tells the stories of real 19th century Settle residents, accompanied by a game. We have lots of fun activities to keep kids of all ages entertained, including dressing up, objects to handle and a free-to-borrow Explorer Pack to get kids excited about museums. We run dedicated family friendly activities throughout school holidays. Please check our website for details. Visit The Folly today and discover our fascinating museum, enjoy a delicious drink, home baked cake or afternoon tea in our Coffee House and buy hand-picked work by Yorkshire makers in our Artisans’ Gallery shop.

The worlds first audio gallery inside a hertiage phone box. Step inside the Listening Gallery choose a story from our story menu, pick up the phone and discover fascinating stories. This newly restored phone box has been repurposed, powered by solar power it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find the Listening Gallery on Duke St, Settle, BD24 9DJ (near Settle Post Office) The Listening Gallery is run by arts charity Settle Stories. Our mission is to change your world through story, we do this with year round events, a flagship festival and an extensive learning programme. Be part of the story - settlestories.org.uk

The Courtyard opened in May 2012 and was created from a stunning group of traditional barns on the A65 just outside Settle in the Yorkshire Dales.The Courtyard stands apart from the hustle and uniformity of the high street. Visit us to experience true craftsmanship, to be moved by wonderful art, to explore a discerning selection of beautiful things to enhance your home and lifestyle and dine in our Brasserie.The Courtyard is ideally located by the A65 just outside the market town of Settle, with plenty of free car parking and disabled access.Buon Vino - specialist wine retailer - the best from the world's organic, biodynamic and small producersDalesbred - beautifully bespoke furniture, soft furnishings and upholstery - designed and made in the Yorkshire DalesThe Courtyard Dairy - offering the very best local, national and European artisan and small farm produced cheesesThe Lime Gallery - find culture right at the heart of nature with art and objects of beauty to inspire and exciteAbraham Moon - celebrating 175 years of British heritage, British design and find Yorkshire craftsmanship with their exclusive range of menswear, ladieswear and home furnishingsThe Brasserie - offers a tempting mix of classic and modern food served all day, every day with events throughout the year and bookable for private parties and functions