Tinker Gallery

Sadie Pearson

Ilkley’s contemporary art gallery, set up by artist Joanne Tinker, is a studio space in combination with a gallery. In the space she showcases art from contemporaries whom she admires, making the space a personal and joyful celebration of artists and makers.

25 Church StreetIlkley LS299DR View map
Telephone: 01943607623 Visit now

What's on near Tinker Gallery

In a large industrial space filled with dobby looms hangs a blood red textile piece infront of a sheer white backdrop.
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ExhibitionsLeeds
Loops at Sunny Bank Mills

‘Loops’ is a new collaborative exhibition of textiles at Sunny Bank Mills, connecting artists from across the Netherlands and Yorkshire.

Free entry

Where to go near Tinker Gallery

Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley
Museum
Ilkley Manor House

Visit the collection of Roman artefacts in one of the oldest buildings in Yorkshire, or host a particularly special occasion at Ilkley Manor House.

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Restaurant
The Box Tree Restaurant

The Box Tree has been a vital step in many top chef’s careers, and with two Michelin stars to its name you can expect a meal to remember.

Ilkley
Bed & Breakfast
The Crescent Inn

The Crescent Inn is a comfortable and cosy, pub style bed and breakfast that takes pride in championing local goods.

Ilkley
The Riverside Hotel

A superb, picturesque riverside setting, en suite rooms, bar and restaurant, The Riverside Hotel makes an excellent base for exploring the moors.

Grove bookshop
Ilkley
Shop
Grove Bookshop

Grove Bookshop has been an integral part of Ilkely town centre for decades, feeding the town’s enthusiasm for literature.

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Theatre
Ilkley Playhouse

The Playhouse has a well established season of productions, also used as a venue for events, including the popular Ilkley Literature Festival.

Ilkley
Library
Ilkley Library

Ilkley Library is one of the older institutions in the town. They regularly host literary events as well as bringing books and services to the community.

Ilkley
Cinema
Ilkley Cinema

Ilkley Cinema combines relaxed and sociable spaces, state of the art screening technology, and a great programme of indies.

Ilkley Lido
Ilkley
Ilkley Lido

Incorporating a tennis courts and a bowling green, Ilkley Lido is a grade II listed outdoor pool, with a stunning view of the moors.

Ilkley
Hotel
The Wheatley Arms

Standing in the leafy village of Ben Rhydding, the Wheatley Arms offers fantastic contemporary accommodation in a traditional Yorkshire inn.

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