Skipton's The Hidden Castle has recently been nominated for three different categories.
The family business has been announced as a finalist in multiple categories at the Club Hub UK Awards 2026, as well as receiving national recognition in the Association of Indoor Play Awards.
The Hidden Castle was shortlisted for three Club Hub Awards:
- Attraction or Venue of the Year
- Independent Business of the Year
- Family Business of the Year
The venue has also been named a finalist for Best Role Play in the Association of Indoor Play Awards.
The Hidden Castle opened six months ago in Skipton and hosts medieval-themed role play centre.
The business is owned and run by a local family, who are passionate about creating high-quality play experiences for children and families in the area.
The venture is a sister company to The Hidden Village, which has established venues in Leeds city centre and Keighley, and has also been recognised as a finalist in the Family Business of the Year category at the Club Hub Awards.
Founder Frankie Owens said:
“We are absolutely honoured to be shortlisted for these awards, which recognise and celebrate excellence in the children's play industry across the UK.
“With only four to six finalists in each category and such strong competition, including previous winners and runners-up, it means a great deal to receive this recognition.
"It is especially exciting for our newest venue, The Hidden Castle here in Skipton, to be
named a finalist in several categories, including Best Role Play and Best Attraction or Venue, just six months after opening.
“We are passionate about creating high-quality play experiences for families, and we are incredibly proud to have reached this stage.”
Winners will be announced at the Club Hub Awards event in Birmingham on 9th May 2026, and at the Association of Indoor Play Awards on 4th June 2026 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Skipton Oxfam urges residents to donate unwanted clothes this September
Just Makers launches their first art exhibition
Skipton hub gets community asset protection
Skipton Business Awards finalist and sponsors to appear on Your Skipton Radio
Drug dealer jailed after being stopped near Silsden
White Stuff set to open on Skipton High Street
66 Sheep Street tease opening with success of 'The Hatch'
Festival crowds expected to make Leeds station busier than ever
Skipton's new independent veterinary practice announces opening date
Dog bus vandalised in attempted overnight theft
Julian Smith MP presses Government on rural crime, farming support and fertiliser supplies
Everything you need to know about Skipton Live
Railway station's beer festival to start next weekend
Silsden green grocers and deli shortlisted for Keighley & Airedale Business Award
North Yorkshire Council chief executive to retire after almost 40 years
Skipton MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s
Luke’s Big Push gets underway as Skipton team takes on 130 mile challenge
New guided walking tours launched in Skipton
New family-run restaurant to open in Skipton
New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic


