Welcome to Ilkley
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Ilkley - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Ilkley to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Ilkley as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Ilkley.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Ilkley.
.Fawlty TowersChristmas SpecialIts Christmas at Fawlty Towers but Basils finding it a challenge to get into the Christmas spirit: He booked a father Christmas who hasnt turned up and Manuel is a very poor substitute; theres rat poison on the turkey so…
Picture this a refreshing drink in hand the mouth‐watering aromas of sizzling food on the grill and the beauty of Wharfedale Valley surrounding you as you explore our vibrant festival grounds along the river.But as you know thats not all we…
Situated in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, the sixteen acres of formal and woodland gardens of Parcevall Hall Gardens rise up the hillside and command impressive views of Simons Seat and Wharfedale. The Hall itself is let to the Bradford Diocese as a retreat house. It…
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England. Fully roofed and with an enchanting early Tudor courtyard the stout towers of the gatehouse only hint at the splendour which is revealed as the visitor enters the castle grounds. Over 900…
The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group National Museum of Science and Industry which also includes the Science Museum based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire, the National Railway Museum based in York and at Shildon in County Durham.We exist to 'Engage, inspire…
The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is a volunteer‐run, preserved Heritage Railway which does not receive any grants or subsidies towards running. It runs over part of the former Skipton‐Ilkley line which was closed in 1965 and has steadily been rebuilt by the volunteers. Skipton is the…
Journey back in time on one of Britain's finest heritage railways. Travelling through the countryside in period coaches hauled by a restored steam engine is a treat in itself, but then there's so much else to enjoy. There is the Museum of Rail Travel as well…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Ilkley? See our list of attractions in Ilkley, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
