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Summer Discovery Days
We've created an exciting new trail to explore and along the way you will discover lots of activity areas to enjoy - the Adventure Playground, our Water Play area, a mini trail for toddlers. You can also book a tutor lead pond dipping or den building session.
3 Discovery Days are planned - 29 July, 12 & 19 August.
Nell Bank, Denton Road, Ilkley
£4 per person, under 2s free
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2nd Friday Concert: Cantabile Chamber Choir All the World’s a Stage
Cantabile is a chamber choir based in Leeds. We are a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire spanning six centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We are dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a choir where every voice counts.
Led by Musical Director Ian Akroyd, the choir is delighted to be returning to Ilkley Manor House as part of the 2022 concert season, with a celebration of three centuries of music written for the stage.
From Purcell to Bernstein there will be something for everyone to enjoy as Cantabile brings its uplifting acapella sound to the Manor House.
For more details about the choir, including joining, please contact:
info@cantabile-leeds.org.uk
Doors open at 7:00pm and the performance starts at 7:30pm.
Refreshments will be available during the interval.
Tickets are £8 and may be purchased online through Eventbrite (click website link) or in person through the Box Office when the Manor House is open. Tickets may be available on the door but will be subject to availability.
Ilkley Manor House
Tickets £8
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Ilkley Arts, Craft & Gift Fair
Each month crafters get together and bring all their crafts to the Clarke Foley Centre in Ilkley for all to buy.
All are welcome to come and browse the stalls, where you will find lots of handmade products that will make great gifts for everyone.
They are a passionate community of crafters and care about the products they make – they have to be the best but not expensive.
There is a cafe onsite serving lunch and refreshments.
Clarke Foley Centre
Free entry
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Family Fun: Flowers, butterflies and bees
On Saturday July 13 from 2-3.30pm, families are invited to come along to the Manor House courtyard.
In the gardens, you can find the courtyard creatures, count the butterflies and enjoy the flowers. There will be materials available to make paper flowers, butterflies and bees and, if you wish, make greeting cards. There will chalks to draw on the stone flags and traditional games to play such as cup and ball, skipping ropes and quoits.
The Manor House is open every weekend from 11am-4pm.
Ilkley Manor House
Free event
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Summer in the Courtyard: Lempen Puppet Theatre Company
The Lempen Puppet Theatre Company will perform 'The Fisher and his Wife' in the Ilkley Manor House courtyard. There will be three 20-minute performances at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
The event is free to attend and donations are welcome.
Ilkley Manor House courtyard
Free, donations welcome
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Friends of Ilkley Moor: Archaeology Trail Walk
The walk is about 4 miles long starting from White Wells car park and calling at the Backstone Beck Enclosure; one of the best walks for seeing several Cup and Ring Stones.
This is a strenuous walk, with uphill walking.
Event leader: Alex Gibson
Walking Grade: Strenuous
Dogs: Welcome on leads
Meeting Point: White Wells car park at 2pm.
The Trail is free, but booking is required by calling Tracy Gray on 07780 535860
Ilkley Moor!
Free, donations to the Friends welcomed
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Oliver's Journey Home
Featuring music from David Dawson, an Ilkley musician who died during the pandemic, Oliver's Journey Home will see Ilkley Grammar school student, Hugh Ameigh, take the main part of Oliver along with members of the Unitarian Music Society and New Horizon Orchestra to play the music.
"It is about a teenager called Oliver who lives with his parents at a Fish and Chip shop in Bridlington on Sea. Oliver is keen on the violin and his parents send him to music college in Huddersfield. He cycles there, and after one year he has made some progress but still has a lot to learn (this is like his Trojan War!). He sets off cycling to go home but half way he gets sunstroke and collapses. He is taken in by the landlord and landlady of a pub called "The Fiddlers Three", where he has a revelation about violin-playing which transforms him. He gets better and cycles on via York where he has another amazing experience (these are like the adventures of Odysseus). Eventually he get home with totally new prospects ahead of him."
Tickets from 01904 765424
Clarke Foley Centre
£10 inc. supper after the performance
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Ilkley Literature Fringe Event
Come and watch local Yorkshire creatives perform in a range of artforms in the atmospheric courtyard of Ilkley Manor House, including poetry, music, comedy improv and spoken word.
There will be five evenings of outdoor performances taking place on Thursdays from 6.30pm, running from 28 July to 25 August.
Please follow our social media for regular updates to the programme. Facebook and Twitter: @ilkleylitfringe
Book your free tickets via ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
Ilkley Manor House courtyard
Free event
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Summer Discovery Days
We've created an exciting new trail to explore and along the way you will discover lots of activity areas to enjoy - the Adventure Playground, our Water Play area, a mini trail for toddlers. You can also book a tutor lead pond dipping or den building session.
3 Discovery Days are planned - 29 July, 12 & 19 August.
Nell Bank, Denton Road, Ilkley
£4 per person, under 2s free
until
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Into Africa, a talk with Michael Flynn
The "Man from Africa" Michael Flynn, will be recounting vivid stories from his 15 years living there, and what he's learned about humanity and the broken relationship between Africa and the UK - and why it should matter."
Michael will be sharing unforgettable, moving and hilarious stories of his time, unleashed into the chaos, beauty and madness of Africa.
Stories about struggle, desperation, the indomitable human spirit and what he has learned about humanity from Africa.
He will also be sharing extracts from his forthcoming book, 'Into Africa'.
Tickets available from the café area or by phone on 07495 045310
Clarke Foley Centre
Tickets £5
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Ilkley Literature Fringe Event
Come and watch local Yorkshire creatives perform in a range of artforms in the atmospheric courtyard of Ilkley Manor House, including poetry, music, comedy improv and spoken word.
There will be five evenings of outdoor performances taking place on Thursdays from 6.30pm, running from 28 July to 25 August.
Please follow our social media for regular updates to the programme. Facebook and Twitter: @ilkleylitfringe
Book your free tickets via ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
Ilkley Manor House courtyard
Free event
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Bard In The Yard
An Ilkley Players Fringe Production: A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet in 30 minutes and 30 minutes of Memorable Shakespeare Duologues
Performances will be at 7-30pm in the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse on Saturday 27th August and at 2-00 pm in the open air at the Manor House courtyard on Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.
Ilkley Playhouse
£6
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Bard In The Yard
An Ilkley Players Fringe Production: A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet in 30 minutes and 30 minutes of Memorable Shakespeare Duologues
Performances will be at 7-30pm in the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse on Saturday 27th August and at 2-00 pm in the open air at the Manor House courtyard on Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.
Ilkley Manor House courtyard
£6
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Ilkley Cricket Club Car Boot Sales
ICC Car Boots are back
Final dates for 2022: BH Monday August 29 and Sunday September 25
Gates open at 6.30am
Sellers: Cars: £10 - Side-on Car: £12 - Vans: £12-15 depending on size
Buyers: Pedestrian Entry: 50p - Children: FREE - Cars with one occupant: 50p - Cars with two or more occupants: £1
Ilkley Cricket Club
Sellers £12-15 Buyers Adults 50p Children Free
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Bard In The Yard
An Ilkley Players Fringe Production: A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet in 30 minutes and 30 minutes of Memorable Shakespeare Duologues
Performances will be at 7-30pm in the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse on Saturday 27th August and at 2-00 pm in the open air at the Manor House courtyard on Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.
Ilkley Manor House courtyard
£6
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Cajon Spice
Cajon Spice will be on from 8:30pm-10:30pm.
First band since reopening, so come down for a great night with live music.
More Information
The Station Pub
Free entry
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Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair
24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
Clarke Foley Centre
Admission £1
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Real Food Ilkley
Monthly Fine Food & Speciality Producers’ Market in Ilkley.
Stalls range from fresh bread, organic fruit and veg, cheese, salads, cakes, pizza, seafood and sauces, to candles, soaps, wooden crafts, jewellery and art.
The Grove
Free event
until
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Adele The Journey So Far
Enjoy all the hits and more as Stacey Lee takes you on Adele The Journey So Far.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£28.50
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Mrs Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw
Mrs Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide for her daughter, but how will Vivie react when she learns the truth about her mother’s profession? The stage is set for a tale of duplicity, love and morality.
Banned, censored and controversial during George Bernard Shaw's lifetime, this play resonates in new ways for today’s audience. It shines a light on mother/daughter relationships and the values we hold dear. More than anything though, it is about social pressures and hypocrisy. It is a play fuelled by ideas of social and moral choices.
Shaw’s plays are known for their wit, brilliant arguments and unrelenting challenges to the conventional morality of his time.
“There are no secrets better kept than the secrets that everybody guesses. “
Nightly at 7.30, excl. Sun 18th. Additional 2.30pm performance on Sat 17th.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £5-12
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Mark Watson – This Can’t Be It
We've all had some pondering to do about the fragility of life recently, but don't worry, skinny national treasure Mark Watson has it covered. Recommended age 14+
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£22
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Ilkley Chess Festival
3 days of chess tournaments with big prizes up for grabs.
Please see the website for full eligibility details and entry requirements.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£30 entry fee
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Tom Stade: The High Road
During these turbulent times, Tom has been flying by the seat of his pants and trying to remember what was important before responsibility and fear got in the way. He’s simplified his life; sold his house (and most of his retro possessions) and embarked on his latest round of misadventures. Recommended age 16+.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£22
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The Comedy Store - Ilkley
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as one of the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. Age guidance 18+.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£17
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I'm Still Standing
I'm Still Standing - The Music Of Elton John is the ultimate celebration of one of the UK's biggest selling artists of all time.
A simply unmissable performance of hits led by frontman Joel Buckingham backed by the indelible band The Jets.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£29.50
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Rave On featuring The Bluejays
Featuring multiple award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, One Man Two Guvnors and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s and the swinging 60’s in stunningly authentic style.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£26
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An Evening with Lucy Worsley
Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£32
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The Manfreds
A Wicked Lady Promotions event, The Manfreds are returning to King's Hall, Ilkley.
Paul Jones, with his harmonica sound, will be joined by Tom McGuiness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/flute.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
£28-32
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Ilkley Carnival 2023
Ilkley Carnival 2023 will be on Monday 1 May!
East Holmes Field (+ parade route)
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