We Love Skipton: Shopping For Kids

Skipton is an excellent little place to visit for families as there is much to see and do in this historic market town. Explore the beautifully preserved castle which sits at the top of the town’s award-winning High Street before taking a nature walk through Skipton Woods. Perhaps, spend a couple of hours cruising along the scenic Leeds-Liverpool canal on one of the regular day boat trips, before letting the kids run free in the new playground at Aireville Park. There are child-friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs plus a cinema, leisure centre and an excellent American Bowling place with it’s very own soft play area. If you’re considering a day out in Yorkshire with the kids, then Skipton is certainly worth a visit, even on the wettest of days.

One of our favourite things about Skipton is its electic array of independent shops. One can easily lose a few few hours , browsing little boutiques and quirky gift shops. Shopping isn’t just for the grown-ups either – at least it isn’t here! Skipton also has quite a few independent shops which are often a big hit with the kids and provide the perfect opportunity to spend some pocket money or pick a birthday gift. Here are some of our favourite shops in Skipton for children…

Sarsparillas

You’ll find Sarsaparillas Sweet Shop right at the top of Skipton High Street. This delightfully old fashioned sweet shop has been trading in the town for 100 years so is a firm favourite with locals. The interior of the shop still has that lovely traditional feel and their ceiling-high mahogany shelves are lined with jars of retro favourites we all remember from childhood. In addition to their jars of sweets which can be bought by the quarter, they have lots of modern sweets, novelty sweets for the kids, imported American candy, local ice-creams and some of the most delicious handmade fudge we’ve ever tasted!

The Present Planners

toy shop in skipton

This family-run independent toy shop is situated in Skipton’s Craven Court shopping centre. It’s stacked to the rafters with games and toys for kids of all ages. They even have some great games for adults which are perfect for a party night. If your little ones have some pennies to spend, they’ll love looking at all the wonderful toys in The Present Planners which include big brand ranges like LEGO, Orchard Toys, WOW Toys, Hasbro games and many more. The staff are really helpful too and know a great deal about the items which they stock. If it’s a game or a puzzle you’re after, they’ll certainly assist you in finding one which you’ll want to play again and again.

Shooligans

Shooligans on Newmarket Street is a family-run shop specialising in Children’s continental footwear with sizes starting from birth. As kids are endlessly running around and their little feet are still growing, it’s imperative that they wear a quality, well-fitting pair of shoes. At Shooligans in Skipton you’ll find some of the best brands in footwear for children including Kickers, Converse, Skechers, Ugg and Lelli Kelly. They also offer a shoe fitting service so you can be sure you’re getting the right size pair for your growing child.

The Sweet Emporium

The Sweet Emporium in Craven Court is another excellent confectionery shop in Skipton. As one would expect, they sell all kinds of traditional favourites but he star of the show here is their impressive Pick n Mix table. Piled high with all the kids’ favourites like Cola Bottles, Cables, Gummy Bears, Chocolate Mice and more, the kids will have great fun choosing. For the grown-ups, there are some lovely handmade chocolates available too. In fact, they pretty much cater to everyone at The Sweet Emporium so you’ll find chocolate gifts, sugar free sweets, retro sweet hampers and pocket money treats like surprise eggs and candy-filled toys.

Teddy Boutique

kids shop in skipton

Teddy Boutique on Skipton’s Mill Bridge is just as the name suggests – a teddy boutique! If your child needs a new cuddly companian or you’re looking for that perfect first teddy bear, this place will not disappoint. There are so many wonderful toys awaiting new homes that you’re bound to fall in love with at least one. It isn’t just soft toys they stock here either! They also sell a range of baby clothes and toys, gifts for special occasions and a range of beautiful realistic baby dolls which are perfect for imaginary playtimes.

This article is part of our “We Love Skipton” campaign – a series of articles published to promote and support the independent businesses in Skipton. If you would like your business to be featured in one of our articles, or your wish to discuss other advertising opportunities, email Alexis@theyorkshirepress.co.uk

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