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.
Create/ Elevate 2024 at Harewood House is a diverse showcase of craft in all its forms, from 16 local and international artists and collectives.
from £14.00
Helen Dryden’s joyful exhibition at Left Bank Leeds explores extra-terrestrial landscapes in bold colours and with a nod towards the absurd.
free entry
Brudenell Social Club hosts what might be the best value gig in its summer schedule – a tenner-in all-dayer featuring BDRMM, Honesty, The Hyena Kill and more
from £10.00
Legendary American rock band Pixies are bringing their unmistakable and era-defining sound to The Piece Hall.
from £47.50
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00
Award-winning sauna and cold-plunge pools experience located in the heart of Hebden Bridge, Iglu brings the Scandi experience to Yorkshire.
from £10.00
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Visit the collection of Roman artefacts in one of the oldest buildings in Yorkshire, or host a particularly special occasion at Ilkley Manor House.
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.
The Crescent Inn is a comfortable and cosy, pub style bed and breakfast that takes pride in championing local goods.
Wild swimmers from all around congregate by the River Wharfe – the first river in the country to be declared a designated bathing site.
A superb, picturesque riverside setting, en suite rooms, bar and restaurant, The Riverside Hotel makes an excellent base for exploring the moors.
Grove Bookshop has been an integral part of Ilkely town centre for decades, feeding the town’s enthusiasm for literature.
The Playhouse has a well established season of productions, also used as a venue for events, including the popular Ilkley Literature Festival.
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.
The Kings Hall and Winter Gardens’ traditional Victorian theatre and adjacent glass-roofed spa hall are central venue to Ilkley.
Ilkley Cinema combines relaxed and sociable spaces, state of the art screening technology, and a great programme of indies.
Incorporating a tennis courts and a bowling green, Ilkley Lido is a grade II listed outdoor pool, with a stunning view of the moors.
Standing in the leafy village of Ben Rhydding, the Wheatley Arms offers fantastic contemporary accommodation in a traditional Yorkshire inn.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
