Welcome to the award winning Ilkley Chat!

Our club provides an environment for children to enjoy all types of play, carefully supervised by a team of play professionals.
Call 01943 600474
Email theplay_station@yahoo.co.uk

Our Multi-Sports Holiday Camp is open to all Primary School children!

From archery, dodgeball and football to golf, laser tag and much, much more, your child will explore a variety of sports, led by our experienced coaches. They'll have a blast while developing their athletic skills. Our state of the art facilities include top of the range sport equipment, our inflatable sports arena, multi-purpose sports hall, basketball court and sports field.

Get Out More has announced its Summer of forest school at Middleton Woods in Ilkley. Its practitioners will have a great mix of nature connection activities, crafts, games and play on offer to engage children 5-11+

Wharfe Valley Active offers structured, instructor‑led Specialist Coaching Courses during the school holidays. Each course focuses on a single activity theme, delivered by qualified coaches/instructors in a safe, friendly environment.
Courses available:
- Sports Coaching Course – Active, engaging sessions developing fundamental movement skills, teamwork and confidence led by NGB qualified staff.
- Arts & Crafts Course – Creative, hands‑on projects designed to inspire imagination and artistic expression.
Book at https://wharfevalleyactive.pembee.app/
50% off your first one day course for new attendees using the discount code- NA2026

Activities available will include bouncy castles, swing ball, rounders, mini football, kwik cricket, hula hoops, space hoppers and lots more.

Funded by Ilkley Town Council and organised by Bradford Council’s Community Play and Activities Development Service.

Lego • Multi-Activity
Download the flyer at www.inspiration-tree.com

This summer we are excited to be offering more exciting Discovery Days for you and your family to enjoy.
As well as a brand new "Most Wanted Birds" activity trail, we've our popular Adventure Playground, our Water Play Area, a mini trail for younger visitors and lots more!
We also have a fabulous craft activity which can be booked through a link on your ticket confirmation email.

Six weeks of action‑packed favourites like Futsal, Football, Cricket, Dodgeball, Nerf battles, Laser Tag, Slip ’n’ Slide fun, Water Fights, Gymnastics and even explorations through Middleton Woods. Plus, they’ll unleash their creativity with crafts, movies, games, and so much more.

BRCC's Cricket Camp is open to boys and girls aged 6–15, abilities welcome - whether your child is picking up a bat for the first time or already love the game!

A chance to learn new skills and make new friends with fun, professional coaching from Pro Coach Yorkshire.

Email louise.atherton@yahoo.co.uk or message 07488268114 to book your place or for more information.

In just one week, children will help create a full show packed with:
💃 Dance 🎭 Drama 🎶 Singing 🎨 Painting backdrops 👑 Making costumes & props 🐉 Building amazing creations — including this year’s giant DRAGON! 🎭
Parents invited to watch the show on the Friday afternoon It’s a fun-filled, creative and action-packed week where children can perform, craft, build and make new friends along the way.
Open to everyone — not just WTA students — so why not bring a friend? Ages 5-16.
Form at https://forms.gle/JccvDCaSCitF2QqC9

We learn and perform an entire show in one week (including costumes, scripts and lighting) and then perform it on the Friday to friends and family at 5pm.
Your children will be in safe hands with our team being fully DBS checked, FIRST Aid trained and our Child protection policies are all up to date.
Open to all- new students and current students- no experience necessary!

Ashlands Summer Holiday Club is open to children in nursery, reception and year 1.

At Ilkley Toy Museum, you can discover the fascinating stories of toys through the ages and some of the children who played with them.
The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays and during August we will be open Thursdays & Fridays in addition.

Articulate Summer School Summer School is High School Musical - Ilkley Grammar School for Monday – Thursday and then King’s Hall, Ilkley on Friday evening for the performance.