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Eight plays in one evening at Ilkley Playhouse offers a bit of everything
Caroline Mutton looks ahead to Ilkley Playhouse's second fringe production of the season '8x8x8' and many more events coming to the...
Sep 22


Music meets art: free choral concert in Ben Rhydding
Pinsuti Chamber Choir Audiences can enjoy a rare opportunity to experience music and art in harmony on Saturday 4 October at 4pm, when...
Sep 22


Step inside the creative heart of Ilkley
Ilkley Arts Open Studios is on 4th & 5th October For two days only next month, more than 20 talented local artists will open their doors...
Sep 17


Grove Bookshop to host an evening with two historians
Richard Partington The Grove Bookshop is hosting an evening with two historians next month, Caroline Burt and Richard Partington. ...
Sep 15


Author to talk about his newly-published memoir, Ingrained
Callum Robinson will talk about his book Ingrained on 25th September at The Grove Bookshop Author to visit The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley...
Sep 15


'Ilkley Victorian Railway Station and Villas' walk/talk on Thursday
'Ilkley Victorian Railway Station and Villas' is at 2pm on Thursday 18 September Ilkley Civic Society will be hosting a ‘Heritage Open...
Sep 15


Two weekends of free family events at Ilkley Manor House
Free events over the next two weekends at Ilkley Manor House Photo: Laura Mate Ilkley Manor House is opening its doors for two special...
Sep 12


Rise of the North’s poetry scene showcased at Ilkley Literature Festival
Simon Armitage will read from his new upcoming collection, New Cemetery at ILF [Photo: Paul Stuart Photography Ltd] Ilkley Literature...
Sep 10


Later Life Festival to celebrate community, wellbeing, and support in Ilkley
Nathan Evans from Radfield Home Care North Leeds & Ilkley A free community event on Saturday is designed to celebrate later life, promote...
Sep 10


Clarke Foley to host HONK! Bradford
Horns of Plenty playing Clarke Foley Community Hub on 26 September (c: Horns of Plenty) As part of the vibrant celebrations for Bradford...
Sep 10


Events in Ilkley mark Heritage Open Days 2025
Ilkley Manor House will be marking Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture with over...
Sep 10


Martinez Wines announces the 2025 Wine Extravaganza
Tickets are now on sale for the Martinez Wine Extravaganza Martinez Wines has announced the return of its highly anticipated Wine...
Sep 9


Inspiring exhibition to showcase talented OTB members
The OTB Portrait Exhibition opens tomorrow in the Victorian Arcade The OTB Portrait Exhibition opens tomorrow, Wednesday 10th September,...
Sep 9


Steeleye Span 'The Conflict Tour' stops in Ilkley
Steeleye Span return to Ilkley in November The folk band Steeleye Span are touring and are stopping off in Ilkley on 24th November....
Sep 9


Christmas teepees are making a festive comeback to Ilkley
Ilkley Christmas Teepees will return this December [Photo: Heidi Marfitt] After a five-year break, the Christmas Teepees are making a...
Sep 8


Join Dan's Den Ilkley '3 bridges trail' charity walk
The walk is to help raise vital funds for its 10-year anniversary refurbishment plans Dan's Den in Ilkley has announced a charity walk...
Sep 2


‘Soft Power’ explored at Ilkley Literature Festival
Journalist Yvonne Singh’s will talk about her book, INK! From Empire to Black Power Ilkley Literature Festival explores the theme Soft...
Sep 2


A weekend of wellness and spiritual exploration returns to Ilkley
Katherine Haworth, Orange Blossom Old Ways The Ilkley Healing Alternatives Festival returns to The King’s Hall and Winter Garden on...
Sep 1


Cornwall singer-songwriter brings velvety vocals to Ilkley
Sarah McQuaid will perform at Ilkley Manor House next month Sarah McQuaid brings a warm and witty show to Ilkley Manor House on 12...
Aug 28


Autumn entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse: Drama, Music and Comedy
Elaine Robertson is on the Stagefright Comedy line-up for November From drama classes to live music and comedy - it's all coming this...
Aug 27
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