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Skipton Market cancelled on Friday due to wind forecast

Skipton Market won't take place this Friday (21st August) because the weather forecast is for winds of over 40mph.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the market said it had taken to the decision to cancel because of the likelihood of strong gusts.

It will review the latest forecasts on Thursday and may reinstate the market if a significant drop in wind speeds is expected.

The market is currently running on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays each week, with the full closure of Skipton High Street and stalls facing in towards the road to enable pedestrians to browse and shop while maintaining social distancing.

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