Skipton Market is unique in the way it operates. Its history dates back to medieval times, when a Royal Charter from King John granted consent to 'The Lord of the Honour' of Skipton Castle to hold a fair on Skipton High Street.
This consent still holds true today - and the current owner of Skipton Castle grants the rights to hold the market on four days each week.
For many years, the market in Skipton was a place where animals were traded. The town's close association with sheep is reflected in the name. Skipton actually means 'Sheep Town' - so the historic link will always remain.
The trading of animals still takes place, on an almost daily basis, in Skipton - but this trading now takes place in the purpose-built Auction Mart on the outskirts of Town.
Morpeth: Bus Station - 07:15
Pegswood: Opposite Cookswell Garage - 07:20
Pegswood: Train Station Bus Stop - 07:23
Ashington: Sports Direct - 07:30
Ashington: The Elephant Pub - 07:35
Stakeford: Morpeth Road, Half Moon Bus Stop - 07:40
Stakeford: Opposite The Cherry Tree Pub - 07:43
Guidepost: The Square Bus Stop - 07:45
Choppington: Opposite The Travellers Rest - 07:48
Bedlington: Market Square Bus Stop - 07:55
Blyth: Job Centre, Percy Street - 08:10
Cramlington: Manor Walks, near Sainsburys - 08:30