Celebrating 60 years, Ilkley Civic Society invites the public to explore local history, architecture and conservation through its programme of events from October to December 2026.The programme features a range of presentations, illustrated talks, online sessions and a festive heritage walk, offering opportunities to discover more about Ilkley’s historic buildings and distinctive architectural features.Upcoming events include: • A Conservation and Design Presentation on 22 October at Church Hous

The team behind Ilkley’s hugely successful Breakfast Raves are back with Saints Social, a brand-new evening of music, food and drinks at All Saints Church.For the first time on Saturday 28th November ...

Women from across Ilkley and beyond are invited to become part of 'Still Me', a moving portrait project, celebrating the strength, resilience and individuality of women who have experienced breast can...

The Ilkley Cycle Races are looking for local volunteers to join their organising team and help shape the future of one of the town’s biggest sporting events.For one evening each summer, Ilkley’s centr...

The popular Addingham Beer Festival returns this weekend, bringing three sessions of beer, cider, spirits, food, live music and community entertainment to the village.Taking place on Friday 2 and Satu...

The Rotary Recycle Day held at the Central Car Park in Ilkley on Saturday has once again proved a resounding success, with local residents donating a huge range of items for charities and community pr...

A new Parkinson’s Café in Ilkley is launching this October, providing a welcoming and informal space for people living with Parkinson’s, as well as their families, carers, friends and supporters.The c...

The organisers of Pat’s Party have confirmed it will return on Saturday 26 June 2027, following another hugely successful event this year that raised a record-breaking £15,200 for charity.Pat’s Party ...

Ilkley Library is inviting the local community to celebrate its refurbished space with a special opening event, followed by an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) film experience for visitors of all ages.T...

More than 50 walkers took part in a sponsored walk organised by Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club on Sunday 20 September, raising over £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK.On a beautiful sunny day, the walk...

The Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) have launched an ambitious programme to restore Ilkley Tarn as a thriving, nature-rich wildlife pond.Once an important breeding site for amphibians, the Tarn is now h...

Families are invited to attend the St John’s Children’s Nearly New Sale on 17 October, offering an opportunity to pick up great-value children’s clothing and items while supporting children in Uganda....

Ilkley residents are being encouraged to clear out unwanted items and give them a new lease of life when the town’s annual Recycle Day returns on Saturday, 26 September.Organised by the Rotary Club of...

Members of the Ukrainian community in Ilkley are appealing to local residents for help following a series of incidents in which a small Ukrainian community area in the park has been repeatedly vandali...

Regent Dental in Ilkley is proudly celebrating two nominations at the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2026.The practice named as a finalist in two categories: New Practice of the Year and Treatme...

Swap & Play Wharfedale is inviting local families to The Big Swap Day — a relaxed afternoon of swapping, playing and connecting.

The Box Tree in Ilkley has appointed Brayden Davies as Chef Patron, with Davies also joining the restaurant’s ownership as it begins a new chapter.His appointment coincides with a major refurbishment ...

An established Ilkley aesthetics practitioner and registered nurse is opening a brand-new clinic this month, marking an exciting new chapter for her growing business, AW Aesthetics.Amy Wilson, an Ilkl...

Residents aged 90 and over across Ilkley and the surrounding area are being invited to a special afternoon of singing, live music, afternoon tea and community celebration.The annual Over 90s Afternoon...

Following the success of the first community walk, a Pups & People Community Walk is set to bring local people together for a morning of fresh air, conversation and positive wellbeing.Taking place at ...

A new independent travel agency has opened in Ilkley this week, with Olive Lounge Travel cutting the ribbon on its fourth retail premises in Yorkshire.The business specialises in package holidays, tai...

BD1 Brass is set to bring an afternoon of spectacular brass music to Ilkley this September, with their special late-summer concert.Last Night of The Proms, at the King’s Hall on Sunday 27 September fr...

The Rotary Club of Ilkley has appointed Chris Woodhead as its new President Elect. Chris will take up the role of President at the beginning of July 2027, succeeding current President Martin Smith.Chr...

As Fairtrade Fortnight approaches, Ilkley is getting ready to celebrate 20 years of having an official Fairtrade Town status. Fairtrade Fortnight 2026 will run from 21 September until 4 October, and this year the Ilkley Fairtrade Group are running a Fairtrade Trail Quiz, holding a coffee morning and composing a new directory of shops and businesses around town which support Fairtrade. A spokesperson for the Ilkley group said: "As you enter Ilkley by road you pass a ‘Welcome to Ilkley’ sign which

Squats Fitness is now open on Springs Lane in Ilkley, offering a 24 hour gym facility.Based within Marsel House, where Dominos and the 1905 are, Squats Fitness is a new independent, all-hours facility...

To mark International Day of Charity on 5 September, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is celebrating the supporters behind 15 years of making memories for children facing adversity across Yorksh...

Ilkley businesses are taking part in the new Blooming Ilkley Wheelbarrow Competition, created through a collaboration between Ilkley Flower Show and Ilkley BID.Over 20 business has been given a wooden...

A month-long celebration of art, music and culture is taking place across Ilkley.Throughout September, Ilkley BID through its Discover Ilkley initiative, has launched Ilkley Creative Arts & Culture Mo...

The Friends of Ilkley Moor have announced three events taking place this September, offering people the opportunity to explore the moor while learning more about its wildlife, habitats and conservatio...

Ilkley and Addingham’s three ward councillors are urging residents to comment on plans for 55 homes on land south of Main Street in Addingham.Planning application 26/02592/MAF seeks full permission fo...

Following the huge success of Ilkley’s first Breakfast Rave in June, attracting more than 150 people, organisers are bringing it back to The Ticket Office on Friday 18 September between 7:30am and 8:3...