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Former PM announced for Ilkley Literature Festival
Theresa May has joined a star-studded literary line-up for the renowned Ilkley Literature Festival this October. The north’s...
Aug 30, 2024


New photography exhibition explores culture and nature
A new captivating photography exhibition opens at Ilkley Manor House this Saturday, ‘Landscapes of Identity’. Running until 6th October,...
Aug 28, 2024


Swing City Big Band's 007 tribute at King's Hall
The Swing City Big Band is proud to present its tribute to over 60 years of iconic Bond theme music at Ilkley’s King’s Hall next month....
Aug 27, 2024


September’s Real Market Ilkley on Sunday
The start of another month can only mean one thing, The Grove in Ilkley lined with local and speciality traders for Sunday’s Real...
Aug 27, 2024


Autumn/Winter season at Ilkley Playhouse
Caroline Mutton takes a look at some of the highlights of the Autumn/Winter season at Ilkley Playhouse. Our first Wharfeside Theatre...
Aug 26, 2024


Ukrainian Independence Day to be celebrated in Ilkley
The local Ukrainian community invites everyone to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday. The event will take place between 10am and 2pm...
Aug 19, 2024


Thomas Bjørn to host the 5th Yorkshire Invitational at Ilkley Golf Course
Ryder Cup-winning captain Thomas Bjørn hosts the fifth Yorkshire Invitational at Ilkley Golf Course on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th...
Aug 17, 2024


Explore Ilkley Moor with Friends of Ilkley Moor events
The Friends of Ilkley Moor has announced events this month including guided walks and informative events that are free for everyone to...
Aug 15, 2024


2024 Ilkley Literature Festival programme announced
The north’s longest-running literary festival, Ilkley Literature Festival, has announced its 2024 line-up. A plethora of poets,...
Aug 15, 2024


OTB Landscape Exhibition to celebrate creativity and inclusion
A vibrant showcase of creativity by the members of Outside the Box (OTB) will launch with a special open day on Wednesday 11th September...
Aug 13, 2024


Brutus Gold's Love Train comes to Ilkley
One of the greatest Disco shows on earth, Brutus Gold's The Love Train, steams into Ilkley in 2025 for its debut with a full on...
Aug 9, 2024


Bard in the Yard returns
Ilkley Playhouse's popular fringe production Bard in the Yard returns this month for its fifth consecutive year. This year you can look...
Aug 5, 2024


Expert dietician talks about her new book: How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed
If you're interested in healthy eating, the Grove Bookshop has an exciting event next week with expert dietician and author Nichola...
Aug 2, 2024


The Grove will be full of the best local and speciality traders on Sunday
The start of the month means one thing, the monthly Real Markets on The Grove in Ilkley. Open Sunday, 4th August, 10am until 3pm, a...
Aug 1, 2024


The Martinez Wine Extravaganza returns to Ilkley
The Martinez Wine Extravaganza 2024 is at the Kings Hall and Winter Garden in October. The annual event, run by Martinez Wines on The...
Jul 30, 2024


New art exhibition on display at medieval manor house
On 3-4 and 10-11 August, the Redbrick Artists will display ‘Without Boundaries’ at Ilkley Manor House. ‘Without Boundaries’ is an...
Jul 29, 2024


Autumn/Winter Season revealed at Ilkley Playhouse
Caroline Mutton takes a look at the Autumn/Winter programme at Ilkley Playhouse, copies are available to pick up in Ilkley library,...
Jul 22, 2024


Tickets on sale for annual Ilkley Macmillan Fashion Show
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Ilkley Macmillan Fashion Show at The Craiglands Hotel on Friday 4th October 2024. Organisers told...
Jul 17, 2024


Town Council fund free play in the park sessions
This summer, Ilkley Town Council has again agreed to fund play in the park sessions for Ilkley residents and visitors. The play...
Jul 10, 2024


Folk duo to perform traditional tunes at Ilkley Manor House
Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns and Jon Doran will perform traditional folk melodies at Ilkley Manor House on Friday 19th July. Janice...
Jul 8, 2024
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