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Family Fun Events Ilkley Lido There’s always something happening in Ilkley from exhibitions, to markets and concerts. Visit our Visitor Discover Take the plunge at one of the country’s few Information Centre for a list of what’s on during your remaining outdoor pools. Soak up a seaside visit. Here are some of the town’s major events. atmosphere, enjoy a picnic in the tranquil setting and take in the fantastic views over Ilkley Moor. There’s also a cafe, tennis courts and a putting Ilkley Complementary Medicine Festival March and October Ilkley green. www.ilkleylido.co.uk Established in 1988, the twice yearly Complementary Shopping Medicine Festival attracts well over 2000 visitors, with exhibitors and practitioners from all over the country. Ilkley is a shopper’s paradise with a lovely mix of Accommodation independent shops and favourite high street names. Ilkley Summer Festival August Spend an afternoon exploring the shops where Ilkley has an excellent range of quality you’ll find lots of gifts, outdoor wear, galleries, delis, accommodation from country hotels to cosy bed August is a fun time to be in Ilkley as there are bookshops and ladies fashion boutiques. and breakfasts to luxury self-catering cottages numerous events including concerts, theatre and apartments. Visit www.visitilkley.com productions and a continental market. Look out for... or more information, great offers and book online! Ilkley Literature Festival October The regular craft and antique fairs. The Ilkley Summer Festival market in August. Ilkley Visitor The Ilkley Literature Festival is the north of Restaurants Information Centre England’s liveliest and most prestigious literature festival. Authors’ events, discussions, readings, Pubs and Cafes Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB performances and workshops as well as literary Ilkley Toy Museum walks, poetry and children’s events make this Ilkley has a reputation for the number and quality Tel: 01943 602319 an exciting festival for people of all ages. of its restaurants. For a special treat reserve a Email: [email protected] The Toy Museum has many exhibits including dolls, table at the famous Box Tree on Church Street, a www.visitilkley.com teddy bears, lead figures and a selection of games. Ilkley Art Trail October Michelin starred restaurant. Other award winning Items in the collection date from 350 BC to the Open: Monday – Saturday places to try include Martha & Vincent, Emporio present day. Admission charge. A popular art trail covering over 28 venues April – September 9.30am – 4.30pm, Italia and The Farsyde. Tel: 01943 603855 www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk showcasing the best in local art, including October – March 10am – 4pm. Open Sat – Sun 12pm – 4pm. paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fabric and For fine wine try Martinez Wines or for a pint of local (Except Tuesdays 10.30am) artist-made jewellery. ale there are several cosy real ale pubs. Try Bar t’at Riverside Gardens or the Cow and Calf Inn right next to Ilkley Moor. The wording in this publication can be and Darwin Gardens Look out for... made available in other formats such The Riverside Gardens is a good place for a stroll The regular programme of concerts at Look out for... as large print and Braille. Please call and there’s an excellent children’s play area. the Ilkley Bandstand on The Grove. The Theatre Bettys Café and Tea Room. Treat yourself 01274 431847 Darwin Gardens near Ilkley Moor are unique changing programme of exhibitions and and enjoy afternoon tea at the famous Bettys community gardens, with some beautiful features events at the Manor House. Check out what’s on at Ilkley’s Playhouse or the Cafe & Tea Rooms on The Grove. Visit Bettys’ linked exclusively to Ilkley. With stunning views of wonderful King’s Hall and Winter Gardens opposite shop which stocks a full selection of breads, Ilkley Moor, and heritage connections to Charles the station, where you’ll find a massive range cakes and pastries as well as freshly ground Darwin’s stay in the town, the gardens are a of shows, performances and festivals for your coffee and speciality teas. fantastic place to come and explore. entertainment. www.visitilkley.com Heritage Ilkley Moor Manor House Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also sample The Manor House is one of Ilkley’s oldest buildings one of Ilkley’s greatest attractions, its walking! and is now an attractive museum and art gallery. Famous for the Yorkshire anthem “On Ilkley Learn more about Ilkley’s past or see the latest Moor Baht ‘at”, the moor is also a Site of Special exhibition on the first floor. The Manor House Scientific Interest due to its upland habitat for also has a varied events programme including ground-nesting birds. talks, workshops and coffee mornings. Free entry, Tel: 01943 600066, www.bradfordmuseums.org, Tuesday 1 – 5pm Look out for... Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 5pm Prehistoric carved rocks, also known as cup Sunday 1 – 4pm. and ring marked rocks which date from the Roman remains at Manor House Bronze Age (4500 to 2700 years ago). The Stanza Stones Poetry Trail. A poem by While being a major exhibit in itself, the Manor Walking Simon Armitage has been carved into stones House also stands on the remains of the Roman fort on Ilkley Moor as part of a trail from Marsden of Olicana. Only a short section of defensive wall Walkers are Welcome to Ilkley. More information available at Ilkley remains exposed at the back of the building, but Visitor Information Centre. Roman artefacts from the fort and surrounding area Ilkley has been named a Walkers are Welcome are on permanent display inside the Manor House. town due to its walks for all abilities, well maintained pathways and walker friendly businesses. There are Find out more about Ilkley’s history by lots of routes to enjoy and green spaces to explore. Walks on Ilkley Moor following the Blue Plaque Trail available The River Wharfe, Riverside from Ilkley Visitor Information Centre, Length and breadth or join one of the Civic Society’s Heritage Gardens and Middleton Woods of Ilkley Moor Discover Guided Walks on summer weekends. A lovely walk to try is along the River Wharfe, via Middleton Woods and eventually finishing at There are many walking routes that include Ilkley Riverside Gardens. Relax and get away from it Moor but a great way to experience the flora and all and enjoy the peace and quiet. fauna is to walk the length and breadth of the Ilkley moor. Look out for the prehistoric rocks and The Dales Way the Red Grouse. Ilkley rose to fame as a spa town in the nineteenth The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of century where thousands visited for fresh air, good about 80 miles (129km) from Ilkley to Bowness-on- Cow and Calf Rocks food and a lively social scene. Visitors still take Windermere. The official start of the walk is near via White Wells pleasure in the beautiful countryside, the town’s the Old Bridge. history, excellent restaurants, cafes and bars. This short walk takes in various Ilkley landmarks including White Wells which was once a spa in Ilkley is also the ideal place to treat yourself; Self-guided routes and maps are available the 19th century where people came to “take the the town has lots of lovely independent shops at Ilkley Visitor Information Centre including waters”. It’s now a café which is open when the flag selling gifts, art, vintage and books. So enjoy the Find the Past on Ilkley Moor a guide to the is flying. Fantastic views can also be admired from best of what life has to offer in picturesque prehistoric rocks on Ilkley Moor. the Cow and Calf rocks and if you have time enjoy and genteel Ilkley. a drink at the Cow and Calf Inn..