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Ilkley Film Society gets ready to launch 56th season
The 56th Ilkley Film Society starts on 7th September Ilkley Film Society is getting ready to launch its 56th season with the comedy Four...
Aug 24


Eagerly awaited 'Bard in the Yard' is this weekend
Bard in the Yard has now sold out, so the dress rehearsal has been opened to the public on Friday 22nd at 7.30pm This coming weekend,...
Aug 20


Explore Ilkley Moor with three exciting walks this weekend
The Friends of Ilkley Moor have three walks planned for the bank holiday weekend The Friends of Ilkley Moor have three walks planned over...
Aug 20


National art showcase comes to Ilkley Manor House
Cherryl Brunel - A quiet cloak Ilkley Manor House, in partnership with Ilkley Arts, has announced the return of the Ilkley Art Open...
Aug 15


2025 Ilkley Literature Festival programme announced
Ilkley Literature Festival at the King's Hall [Photo: Rich Bunce, Walking Photographer] The north’s longest-running literary festival,...
Aug 14


Great comedy coming to the King's Hall this autumn
Johnny Vegas reprises his role as Moz for IDEAL live at the King's Hall This autumn the King's Hall in Ilkley will be welcoming a great...
Aug 12


Historic Ilkley Lido transformed for cinematic wonderland
An outdoor cinema experience is coming to Ilkley Lido in August Ilkley Lido will provide the backdrop to an outdoor cinema experience,...
Aug 6


New Ilkley parkrun brings community together
The inaugural parkrun took place on Saturday A new weekly parkrun event on East Holmes Field is set to boost local health and community...
Aug 5


Ilkley celebrates Yorkshire Day in style!
Yorkshire Day 2025 in Ilkley (Photo: Stephen Garnett) Ilkley celebrated Yorkshire Day in style this weekend as the town co-hosted the...
Aug 3


Week long festival to mark 175 years of Ilkley Cricket Club
Ilkley Cricket Club marks 175 years with a week long festival of cricket Ilkley Cricket Club is marking its 175 th Anniversary with a...
Jul 31


Open day will mark 75 years of Curly Hill Campsite & Centre
The open day is on Saturday 13 September Curly Hill Campsite & Centre in Ilkley will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. The land...
Jul 31


Ilkley all set to host Yorkshire Day in grand style
Ilkley is set for a weekend of events to celebrate Yorkshire Day 2025 On Friday, Ilkley and Bradford will jointly host the official...
Jul 30


Excitement builds for Ilkley Flower Show return
Ilkley Flower Show returns on 20th September Organisers of the Ilkley Flower Show say they are pleased to announce that the programme...
Jul 29


New exhibition to mark 160 years of railway history in Ilkley
This year Ilkley will host the county's Yorkshire Day celebrations. Many of those coming to the events will arrive by train, which is...
Jul 29


Ilkley Playhouse releases its 25/26 autumn and winter season programme
Nigel Slater’s Toast runs from the 11th - 20th September in the Wharfeside Theatre The autumn and winter season 2025/2026 has arrived at...
Jul 25


Review: Ilkley Chamber Orchestra's summer concert
Oboist Matthew Jones and ICO at All Saints Church (Photo: Ilkley Chamber Orchestra) Review by Geoffrey Mogridge: Ilkley Chamber Orchestra...
Jul 23


Ceramic artist to showcase Final MA Exhibition in Ilkley
Ceramic artist Ali Gane Ceramic artist Ali Gane will present her final MA exhibition, Journey to the Edge of Land, from Thursday to...
Jul 23


Ilkley to host sixth Yorkshire Invitational golf tournament
Free entry tickets now available for the 2025 Yorkshire Invitational Ryder Cup Captain Mark ‘Jesse’ James hosts the 2025 Yorkshire...
Jul 22


Yorkshire Day celebrations as Ilkley co-hosts the special day
Ilkley and Bradford are co-hosting the official Yorkshire Day celebrations this year Celebrate Yorkshire Day in Ilkley as the town host...
Jul 22


Ilkley Live ‘An amazing and uplifting event’
Andrea Mann played the Man Cave stage Ilkley was treated to two days of wonderful live music and glorious sunshine last weekend as Ilkley...
Jul 18
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