Frequently asked questions

Crafts in the Pen will run on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday 25July 2026. This will be our 11th year and historically tickets sell out before the event. We advise you to book early to avoid disappointment To be kept informed of the latest news, join our mailing list.(undefined)

Crafts in the Pen Skipton takes place at: Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UD You can get directions by using GOOGLE MAPS(https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Craven+Cattle+Marts,+Gargrave+Road,+Skipton/@53.9625758,-2.1116828,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bf375b92da0a9:0xba9380806b9a69a0!2m2!1d-2.0411172!2d53.9625182) The Sat Nav post code for Skipton Auction Mart is BD23 1UD. Approaching Skipton, follow the yellow signs to Crafts in the Pen or black signs to the auction mart. From M1 (travelling north): M1, M62 west, M606 to Bradford, A650 to Keighley, A629 to Skipton. From M6 (travelling north): M65 to end, A56 to Skipton. From M6 (travelling south): A65 to Skipton.

Skipton Auction Mart has a large front and rear car park. On site parking is free to advanced ticket holders ONLY. If you do not hold an advanced ticket; you will be directed to our overflow and this will cost £3. A free bus service will be available to bring you to and from the event. If you require accessible parking, please make our car parking staff aware, who will then direct you to a suitable space. Accessible parking is ONLY available to advanced ticket holders

Yes! Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome at Craft in the Pen events. However, they must be kept on a non-extendable lead at all times. This is a busy event for little paws, and may not be the best place for your four-legged friend

Tickets go on Sale Saturday 25th July 2026 Join our MAILING LIST (javascript:void(0))to receive emails when tickets for future events go on sale.

Tickets are priced at £7.50 Your ticket includes an event brochure and on-site parking (for advanced ticket holders). Free grotto tickets can also be booked when you order your tickets. Entry is also free for under 16's. This cost includes the booking fee and VAT

You will need to buy your tickets from Saturday 25th July 2026 Once you complete the purchase, you will receive an email with a PDF attachment. This is your event ticket. You can either print the ticket or present a digital version on your mobile phone- alternatively we can also find your booking via your surname. Please show some ID

Tickets are non-refundable. We can however change your day of entry However, we would issue you with a full refund in the event that Crafts in the Pen 2026 was not able to run.

You will be asked to provide contact details when you book your tickets. Your information will not be passed to any third parties. It will not be used for marketing purposes. You will receive an email reminder three days before the event from us. We would also contact you via email in the event that Crafts in the Pen 2026 has to be cancelled.