Information
The Local Area
Settle District is a bustling market town in the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by
delightful villages. With a wealth of interesting shops, welcoming cafés and
historic buildings Settle District is a great place to relax and
enjoy the scenery. Alternatively, it's the perfect base to get out
into the scenery and enjoy walking, riding, cycling, caving and other outdoor activities.
Home of the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway there's easy access by
road and rail and a host of things to do, see and enjoy when you get
here.
Venues
Settle Victoria Hall
On Kirkgate between the Market Square and Booths supermarket.
http://www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk/gettinghere.html
St John's Church Hall
On Church Street (B6480) just north of the railway bridge. The
Hall is opposite the church, set back down a drive.
http://www.settlemethodistcircuit.org.uk/page3.htm
Falcon Manor Hotel
On the Skipton Road (B6480) south of the centre of Settle.
http://www.thefalconmanor.com/location_and_contact.php
Please note that this venue involves a flight of stairs up to the
Rafters room (for the Ghost Stories).
The Folly Museum
At the foot of Victoria Street off the top (east) end of the
Market Square.
http://www.ncbpt.org.uk/folly/visiting/
Friends Meeting House
On Kirkgate, opposite Settle Victoria Hall.
http://www.settlequakers.org.uk/4.html
Linton Court Gallery
Just off Duke Street, through the arch, opposite the Lion
at Settle hotel.
http://gavaganart.com/linton-court-gallery/visiting-linton-court-gallery/
PLease note that this venue involves a flight of stairs up to the
gallery.
Settle Library
On the High Street, a one minute walk from the Market Square,
towards The Folly and Greenfoot car park.
http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5629
Getting to Settle
View Larger Map Where to Stay
When you buy two tickets for any evening event or a Merlin Pass,
you will be given a voucher code for an accommodation discount at
the following establishments:
The following site has a list of other local places to stay:
http://www.settle.co.uk/accomm.htm
Where to Eat
Settle has plenty of good pubs, cafés and restaurants.
Links
More information may be found at these external sites:
Settle
Storytelling
Festivals and Arts Organisations
Press Coverage of 2010 Festival
Other Competitions