Settle

Melodeons in Ribblesdale is based in the market town of Settle.

Settle is a picturesque and ancient market town in the Yorkshire Dales, 22 miles by road south of Hawes and Wensleydale, and 15 miles northwest of Skipton. Settle is situated just off the A65, midway between Leeds and Kendal and is readily accessible from A1, M1, M6 & M65. Sat Nav: BD24 9EJ

The Venues

The workshops will be held in 5 rooms within a very short walking distance from the town centre and the Victoria Hall. The venues are the Victoria Hall, the Social Club, the Place in Settle and the Town Hall.
The Saturday evening tutors concert will in the Victoria Hall - the World’s Oldest Music Hall.

All venues are fully accessible, except for one as the lift is currently out of action. Please contact us if stairs are an issue, and we will ensure appropriate allocation of groups to venues.

Settle

The town boasts a centrally located railway station on the Leeds – Settle – Carlisle line, and a second station at Giggleswick (less than 1 mile from Settle centre) on the Leeds – Giggleswick – Morecambe line. See settle-carlisle.co.uk for timetables and more information.

Bus Services connect Settle with Skipton, Leeds, Harrogate, Clitheroe, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Malham, Clapham, Ingleton. See www.dalesbus.org.
There is a wide range of places to eat and retail shops in the town.

Accommodation

There is plenty of accommodation in the town:-

Campsites are located just outside the town.
Motorhomes can park in the town – please contact us for more information.
Indoor camping may be available – again please contact us if you are interested.
For more information about Settle and it’s vibrant history see https://www.settle.org.uk/ and https://www.visitsettle.co.uk/