Towns & cities · North West England
Giggleswick
Giggleswick — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Giggleswick, the nearest railway station is Settle, located 1 km away. The postcode for Giggleswick is BD24, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates (54.0738, -2.2896). Entry to the town is free.
About
Giggleswick is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,254 people. Address: BD24. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 54.0738°, -2.2896°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Giggleswick, a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, lies on the B6480 road, less than 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of the town of Settle and divided from it by the River Ribble. It is the site of Giggleswick School. Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Craven District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0738, -2.2896
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Giggleswick
- Postcode
- BD24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 1,254
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 1 km
- Official site
- www.giggleswick-pc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2172976 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Giggleswick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alkelda Giggleswick SD8164 034.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Giggleswick market cross
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Beck House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Low Moo
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Richard Whiteley Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
Giggleswick School Chapel
Chapels · 0.5 km
Observation site of the 1927 Eclipse by the Astronomer Royal
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Settle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Victoria Hall
Open-air theatres · 0.9 km
Thomas Procter
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Sir Edward Elgar
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Settle
Villages · 1.0 km
Settle Station Signal Box
Museums · 1.0 km
Giggleswick is a village located in North West England with a population of 1,254. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,254
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Giggleswick
57 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Giggleswick →
★ Iconic📷 3Heritage railways · North West England
Settle to Carlisle Railway
England's most spectacular main-line railway, across the Yorkshire Dales since 1876.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Beck House
Beck House — house in Giggleswick, Craven, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Gallery on the Green
Gallery on the Green — Public artwork (building).
📷 3Chapels · North West England
Giggleswick School Chapel
Giggleswick School Chapel — chapel in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Museums · North West England
Museum of North Craven Life
Museum of North Craven Life — Museum in Settle, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Richard Whiteley Theatre
Richard Whiteley Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Scaleber Force Waterfall
Scaleber Force Waterfall is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Settle War Memorial
Settle War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Victoria Cave, Langcliffe Scar
Victoria Cave, Langcliffe Scar — cave in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · North West England
Shambles
Shambles — a garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Scaleber Force
Scaleber Force — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Caves · North West England
Kinsey Cave
Kinsey Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic houses · North West England
Ingleby House
Ingleby House — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Wearingfold
Wearingfold — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · North West England
Lawkland Hall
Lawkland Hall — a manor in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Settle Station Signal Box
Settle Station Signal Box — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North West England
Listening Gallery
Listening Gallery — a gallery in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North West England
Studio Vault
Studio Vault — a gallery in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · North West England
Giggleswick market cross
Giggleswick market cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Cob Castle
Cob Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Fountain Basin
Fountain Basin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North West England
Low Moo
Low Moo — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · North West England
Giggleswick market cross
Giggleswick market cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Beck House
Beck House — house in Giggleswick, Craven, England, UK.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North West England
Low Moo
Low Moo — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Richard Whiteley Theatre
Richard Whiteley Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · North West England
Giggleswick School Chapel
Giggleswick School Chapel — chapel in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Observation site of the 1927 Eclipse by the Astronomer Royal
Observation site of the 1927 Eclipse by the Astronomer Royal — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Giggleswick
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Langcliffe Park
Langcliffe Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Stackhouse Farm Campsite
Stackhouse Farm Campsite — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Yorkshire Subterranean Society (YSS)
Yorkshire Subterranean Society (YSS) — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Silloth House Campsite
Silloth House Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Falcon Manor Hotel
Falcon Manor Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Game Cock Inn
The Game Cock Inn — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: french;english.
📷 7
📷 5Cafés · North West England
Lakehouse Food & Drink
Lakehouse Food & Drink — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Crow Trees Inn
Crow Trees Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn
Horse And Farrier Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giggleswick?
- Giggleswick is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24), in the parish of Giggleswick.
- What is Giggleswick?
- Giggleswick — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Giggleswick?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24.
- Is Giggleswick a protected site?
- Yes — Giggleswick is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Giggleswick free to visit?
- Yes, Giggleswick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giggleswick?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24.