Title: Visit Bolton Abbey: 2026 Travel Guide for Bolton Abbey, Skipton | Expedia.com [Hotels in Bolton Abbey](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Abbey-Hotels.d553248634834282804.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bolton Abbey](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Abbey-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634834282804.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Bolton Abbey](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Bolton-Abbey.d553248634834282804.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Bolton Abbey](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Bolton-Abbey.d553248634834282804.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bolton Abbey Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Abbey.d553248634834282804.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bolton Abbey ## Travel Guide ![The ruins of Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/cb9376a7-71df-444e-8c71-b1a7ea080245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/cb9376a7-71df-444e-8c71-b1a7ea080245.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Bolton Abbey Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/a9472956-84d6-477d-919e-de18fac18a3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/a9472956-84d6-477d-919e-de18fac18a3e.jpg) by [Matt Smith](https://www.flickr.com/people/46325849@N03) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![The River Wharfe rushing over a small waterfall at Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/184d2329-649c-4b21-ab49-19269860d6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/184d2329-649c-4b21-ab49-19269860d6e0.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![The graveyard at Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/5ef312ac-cd53-4524-ab50-a5982a312d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/5ef312ac-cd53-4524-ab50-a5982a312d88.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Bolton Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/f9463f5a-987c-4ee3-b1e7-0d117c6e9c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834282804/f9463f5a-987c-4ee3-b1e7-0d117c6e9c9e.jpg) by [Ian Greig](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9857) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Bolton Abbey Things to do - Bolton Abbey Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bolton Abbey ![The Devonshire Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26300/26253/ed4f6cd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Devonshire Arms Hotel Bolton Abbey Skipton England $193 nightly $229 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews) Excellent room with fabulous views. Lovely spa facility. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=26253&PinnedHotelID=26253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834282804) ![The Queens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4663/1db6d351_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Queens Hotel City Square Leeds England $91 nightly $109 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this historic hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,430 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Lovely overnight stay. Such a comfy bed. Choice of pillows and black out curtains. Highly recommend Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=4663&PinnedHotelID=4663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834282804) ![Crown Hotel Harrogate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7870000/7865300/7865201/4550791c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Hotel Harrogate Crown Place Harrogate England $54 nightly $65 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) There was no toilet brush in the bathroom, no extractor fan to take away smells and shower steam. There was no side table on one side of the bed, glasses of water, cups of tea, mobile phone and personal items had to placed on the floor beside the bed. 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(59 reviews) Very nice & friendly staff, gentleman on the front desk was a great guy. Room was great, good shower and comfy beds - no complaints! Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Hotels-The-Jubilee-By-Supercity-Aparthotels.h106839374.Hotel-Information) ![The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2504300/2504269/5362f594_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments 30 Park Place Leeds England Stay at this aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions First ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews) Clean, well equipped, perfectly located and amazing service! 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Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088173/5034c38f-af71-4673-88d9-28fe9090b292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pen-y-Ghent Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) ![Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/22284c37-4164-42b3-aa45-fe012c603af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skipton Castle You can find out about the history of Skipton with a trip to Skipton Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Skipton-Castle-Skipton.d6079257.Vacation-Attraction) ![This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079207/cc42d36c-5b1f-406e-b054-32507af8ab61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolton Priory Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey when you take a trip to Bolton Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Vacation-Attraction) ![Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088171/0da57cc1-c7de-41a7-aaaa-b58d2020b0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gordale Scar Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Gordale-Scar-Skipton.d6088171.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thornton Hall Farm Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Hall-Farm-Country-Park-Skipton.d553248621592457103.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/732640/a9653f88-15b5-4dce-8c61-db23f802a4ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire $44 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-cruise-in-north-yorkshire.a732640.activity-details) ![RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50146527/282ac614-9561-4457-8bb7-353cec21a2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket $18 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rhs-garden-harlow-carr-entry-ticket.a50146527.activity-details) ![The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49354186/18ad6b0d-d431-493d-b6d6-94e18089f363.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester $75 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-tales-from-the-dales-bronte-country-from-manchester.a49354186.activity-details) [See all activities in Bolton Abbey](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Bolton-Abbey.d553248634834282804.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Bolton Abbey ![A panorama view from Ilkley moor over Wharfedale and the town of Ilkley Yorkshire, UK in summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4376/72d0cfd3-3ec3-43d9-a2ad-97373a0fad8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ilkley ![Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/47d6e784-7127-4a72-895c-e796830582d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skipton ![Lillands Beck Tiny beck heading eastwards towards the Wharfe near Bolton Bridge. The beck has four different names along its short course.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/73235cc2-8c1c-4461-a856-6a0494b81370.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Draughton ![View from Low House Farm Although only 3 fields away, the A59 trunk road can niether be heard or seen from this point. In the distance is Beamsley Beacon covered in a dusting of snow.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000381593/8faa73ca-97ea-4a13-b30a-ad8c7bce8789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hazlewood - Cities near Bolton Abbey - Places of interest [Ilkley](https://expedia.com/Ilkley.dx4376)[Skipton](https://expedia.com/Skipton.dx5687)[Draughton](https://expedia.com/Draughton.dx6340719)[Hazlewood](https://expedia.com/Hazlewood.dx3000381593)[Addingham](https://expedia.com/Addingham.dx3000402441)[Embsay](https://expedia.com/Embsay.dx3000430666) - [Bolton Priory ](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hesketh Farm Park ](https://expedia.com/Hesketh-Farm-Park-Skipton.d553248621555971676.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Leeds ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Leeds-Hyde-Park.d6082847.Vacation-Attraction) - [First Direct Arena ](https://expedia.com/First-Direct-Arena-Arena-Quarter.d6333368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roundhay Park ](https://expedia.com/Roundhay-Park-Lady-Wood.d6082825.Vacation-Attraction) - [Harewood House ](https://expedia.com/Harewood-House-Leeds.d6082787.Vacation-Attraction) - [Halifax Piece Hall ](https://expedia.com/Halifax-Piece-Hall-Halifax.d6082783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Harrogate Convention Centre ](https://expedia.com/Harrogate-Convention-Centre-Harrogate-City-Centre.d6276631.Vacation-Attraction) - [O2 Academy Leeds ](https://expedia.com/O2-Academy-Leeds-Leeds-City-Center.d553248621558032802.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Woodland Spa ](https://expedia.com/The-Woodland-Spa-Burnley.d553248621532493957.Vacation-Attraction) - [Alhambra Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Alhambra-Theatre-Bradford.d553248621532494055.Vacation-Attraction) - [Malham Cove ](https://expedia.com/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Vacation-Attraction) - [Leeds Grand Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Grand-Theatre-Leeds-City-Center.d6082801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rudding Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Rudding-Park-Golf-Course-Harrogate.d553248621556207203.Vacation-Attraction) - [Forest of Bowland ](https://expedia.com/Forest-Of-Bowland-England.d6087915.Vacation-Attraction) - [RHS Garden Harlow Carr ](https://expedia.com/RHS-Garden-Harlow-Carr-Harrogate.d6088195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Turkish Baths and Health Spa ](https://expedia.com/Turkish-Baths-And-Health-Spa-Harrogate-City-Centre.d6088193.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Forbidden Corner ](https://expedia.com/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pen-y-Ghent ](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) - [Leeds Beckett University ](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Beckett-University-Leeds.d6333366.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bronte Parsonage Museum ](https://expedia.com/Bronte-Parsonage-Museum-Keighley.d6082761.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lightwater Valley Theme Park ](https://expedia.com/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ripley Castle and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Ripley-Castle-And-Gardens-Harrogate.d6082823.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brimham Rocks ](https://expedia.com/Brimham-Rocks-Harrogate.d553248621532494099.Vacation-Attraction) - [Leeds General Infirmary ](https://expedia.com/Leeds-General-Infirmary-Arena-Quarter.d553248621558032797.Vacation-Attraction) - [Newby Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Newby-Hall-And-Gardens-Ripon.d6082813.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ilkley Moor ](https://expedia.com/Ilkley-Moor-Ilkley.d6128727.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pendle Hill ](https://expedia.com/Pendle-Hill-Nelson.d553248621558032628.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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