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.
By Charles Dickens, adapted by Hugh Janes and directed by Dick Hebbert. Come for a spooky theatrical experience, but don’t expect to sleep easy that night!
from £5.00
Star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe’s new stand up tour is coming to Bradford’s King’s Hall!
from £22.00
The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a staple of the village since 2006, with community buildings and houses lighting up their windows with intricate illuminations.
free entry
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
from £60
Join the Radical Reading Book Group to discuss a book from The Reading Room Library – which you can find at Left Bank Leeds in collaboration with Pluto Press.
free entry
Among an exciting crop of British bands huddled loosely under the post punk banner, Do Nothing bring their debut record to Brudenell.
from £12.50
Brudenell Social Club Present Pianos Become The Teeth plus guests. Experience for yourself the genre-defying band performing their latest work.
from £17.00
Leeds’ live literature night Chemistry has now been going for over a year, offering an exciting mixture of invited readers and open mic acts.
free entry
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.
A superb, picturesque riverside setting, en suite rooms, bar and restaurant, The Riverside Hotel makes an excellent base for exploring the moors.
Wild swimmers from all around congregate by the River Wharfe – the first river in the country to be declared a designated bathing site.
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.
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
Get inspired to make the most of Autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
