Local Community

The Carleton Book Club was created in January 2026 and meets every third Tuesday of the month at 8 pm at Carleton Social Club. We are a group of about 30 villagers and members from surrounding villages who have joined together for the love of reading. Some are avid readers, some have not read regularly in many years and some not since school days! We welcome everyone and enjoy a lively discussion over a drink at Carleton Social Club. We read all sorts of fiction from Gothic literature, to contemporary writing, from historical fiction to fantasy realism. From time to time we enjoy other social events like, attending an author talk or going out for food

Carleton Endowed Church of England Primary School is a happy and aspirational village school with a heritage dating back over 300 years. Strongly connected to St. Mary’s Church and the local community, it provides a supportive learning environment just five minutes from Skipton. The school takes pride in its deep local roots, combining historical tradition with a modern curriculum designed to help every child reach their full potential. From active community projects to a strong focus on collective worship and academic growth, it remains a cornerstone of life in Carleton-in-Craven.

The Parish Council is the first tier of local government and is made up of 11 elected members who serve for a four-year term. The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The Council is responsible for a range of services in the parish, including the maintenance of the village hall, the village green, and the village pond. The Council also represents the views of the parish on matters of planning and development.

Carleton Village Hall Home to many of the activities in Carleton, from Carpet Bowls, Dancing Groups and the Yearly Pantomime. Hall Bookings Carleton-in-Craven Village Hall is available for hire by all individuals, groups and organisations (visit their website to book). Any resident in the village is free to post details about Carleton community events on the three Notice Boards provided by the Parish Council. These are situated – Opposite the Post Office, at the end of Vicars Row By the bridge on Beckside at the bottom of Church Street Opposite Townley Bridge on the public footpath by the Beck.

The Church, a long standing centre of the community for the residents of Carleton. Reverend Kathia Shoesmith is the current Priest in charge of the only Church in Carleton. The Reverend performs Marriages, Baptisms, Services and Funerals. Regular Services - BCP Communion is every First Sunday at 8am for 30 minutes. - Family Praise every First Sunday at 11:15am for 45 Minutes. - Parish Communion is every Second, Fourth Sunday at 11:15am for 1 hour. - Bread, Wine and Worship every Third, Fifth Sunday at 11:15am for 45 minutes.