Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sir Matthew Wilson
In or near Lothersdale.
Sir Matthew Wilson — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
Sir Matthew Wilson is a place of interest in North-West England. Built or established in 1888, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area BD23.
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Official information
Craven Museum is a family-friendly museum showcasing a diverse collection of around 60,000 objects that reflect the history of the Craven region. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring rare books, prehistoric artifacts, and local stories, making it suitable for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sir Matthew Wilson is located in Skipton, North-West England. Established in 1888, it reflects Victorian design. The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological significance, specifically the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9623, -2.0165
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton
- Postcode
- BD23 1JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- +44 1756 792809
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Monday | 9:30am – 4:30pm; Tuesday | Closed
- Official site
- skiptontownhall.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n28346022 (ODbL)
- commons: Sir Mathew Wilson, Baronet, by Albert Bruce-Joy, 1888 - Skipton, North Yorkshire, England - DSC01035.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Matthew Wilson?
- Sir Matthew Wilson is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 1JY), in the parish of Skipton.
- What is Sir Matthew Wilson?
- Sir Matthew Wilson — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Sir Matthew Wilson?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 1JY.
- When was Sir Matthew Wilson built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is Sir Matthew Wilson a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Matthew Wilson is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sir Matthew Wilson free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Matthew Wilson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Matthew Wilson?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 1JY.