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Official charity named for 2023 Ilkley Trophy
Rackets Cubed has been named as the official charity of the 2023 LTA Ilkley Trophy, the international grass court tennis tournament which...
May 11, 2023


Choir teams up with Beatles tribute for Dementia UK
A choir with groups in many local towns including Skipton, Silsden and Menston will share the stage with a Beatles tribute band in aid of...
May 9, 2023


Try maypole dancing at Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House is once again dusting off its maypole and ribbons, offering everyone the chance to come along and have a go at this...
May 6, 2023


Ilkley's Coronation celebrations
A number of events are planned in Ilkley for the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend, with Ilkley Town Council hosting two events...
May 3, 2023


A critically acclaimed play next at Ilkley Playhouse
A History of Falling Things, the touching and very funny play by the acclaimed playwright James Graham, opens on Monday 8 May at Ilkley...
May 3, 2023


Ilkley Manor House explores its medieval heritage
As part of its exciting summer programme of events, Ilkley Manor House will be celebrating its own 14th century heritage. A forthcoming...
Apr 27, 2023


Countdown to Coronation-themed Ilkley Carnival begins!
The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to what is being billed as Ilkley’s “most spectacular” carnival ever! Dressed to depict The...
Apr 26, 2023


Next History Hub to look at The Grove
The next meeting of the Ilkley Civic Society Local History Hub is by zoom on Saturday 29th April at 3pm. Following last month’s...
Apr 24, 2023


Ilkley Carnival chair looks ahead to this year's event
Fit for a King...Ilkley Carnival Chairman Andrew Stacey looks ahead to this year's event in 1 week, Monday 1st May. Ilkley Carnival is a...
Apr 24, 2023


What’s on at Ilkley Manor House
May is a busy month at Ilkley Manor House which starts will a chance to experience the enchanting folk music of Iona Lane on Friday 5...
Apr 23, 2023


Ilkley Lido opens this month for 2023
Ilkley Lido will open for Summer 2023 on Saturday 29th April. A spokesperson for the Bradford-Council run venue said: "We can’t wait to...
Apr 22, 2023


The exhilarating Nell Gwynn opens at Ilkley Playhouse
Opening tonight, Thursday 20 April, at Ilkley Playhouse is Jessica Swale’s exhilarating play Nell Gwynn. King Charles ll has ascended to...
Apr 20, 2023


Ilkley event to discuss the global and national crisis in biodiversity
A joint event hosted by Climate Action Ilkley, Wharfedale Naturalists Society and U3A Environment Forum to discuss the global and...
Apr 20, 2023


Food & Drink Festival launches interactive tasting sessions
Festival-goers can embark on a journey of discovery through a range of interactive tasting sessions at this year's Ilkley Food & Drink...
Apr 16, 2023


A Night of the Stars set to wow and entertain
On Saturday 20 May former West End singer Sandy Smith brings A Night of the Stars to Ilkley Playhouse. A stylish celebration of music...
Apr 16, 2023


8x8x8 opens this week at Ilkley Playhouse
8x8x8 opens at Ilkley playhouse tomorrow, looking at this and other forthcoming events for Ilkley Chat is Caroline Mutton. This Thursday...
Apr 12, 2023


Entertainment line up announced for Ilkley Bandstand
The Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust have announced the line-up of events booked for the Ilkley Bandstand on The Grove for spring and summer...
Apr 9, 2023


Local historian to lead free tour of Ilkley Manor House
Join local historian Mike Dixon for a free tour of Ilkley Manor House on Saturday, 8th April, at 11 am. Discover the fascinating history...
Apr 6, 2023


What's on at Ilkley Playhouse
Set in the 1660’s, Nell Gwynn is the next production at Ilkley Playhouse, Caroline Mutton looks at this and other forthcoming events. Our...
Apr 6, 2023


Hal Cruttenden brings his latest stand-up show to Ilkley
One of the UK’s best-loved stand-up comedians is coming to Ilkley. Hal Cruttenden is back on tour, bringing his brand-new nationwide show...
Apr 4, 2023
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