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• Nick Clegg to open Ilkley Literature Festival

  Ilkley Literature Festival opens this Friday 3 October with Nick Clegg and his latest book, How to Save the Internet.

• Run Bolton Abbey to return this November

  Run Bolton Abbey 2025 is set to return this autumn.

• Ilkley a 'top destination' in Northern Flash Sale

  Northern has launched a Flash Sale with three million tickets for journeys across the North of England available from just £2.

• Excitement as work on Burley-in-Wharfedale pump track to start in 2026

  After 6 years since the initial idea and two years fundraising by the Burley-in-Wharfedale Community Trust and Parish Council, it been announced that a top quality pump and balance bike track will start construction early in 2026.

• Councillor calls council’s parking compromise ‘completely inadequate’

  Ilkley District Councillor Andrew Loy has commented after Bradford Council announced last week that it had “listened to residents’ concerns” about parking proposals which include removing the 1-hour free street parking, and has offered an alternative.

• 13th Addingham Beer Festival this weekend

  The Addingham Beer Festival returns for its 13th year at Addingham Memorial Hall this weekend, Friday 3rd and 4th October 2025.

• Be inspired by Ilkley’s Sewing Sisters’ exhibition

  The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.

• Ilkley Grammar School to host open day and evening

  Ilkley Grammar School is to hold an open day and evening on Wednesday, 1st October.

• Tree Planting at Addingham Moorside part of White Rose Forest

  Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has visited Addingham Moorside to celebrate the latest round of tree planting delivered by the White Rose Forest, part of England’s Community Forests network.

• Bolton Abbey footpath set for temporary closure

  A section of the main path at Strid Woods on the Bolton Abbey estate will be shut for two days next week while a number of trees are removed.

• Council offers Ilkley parking proposals alternative

  Bradford Council says it has listened to residents’ concerns about parking proposals for Ilkley and is offering an alternative.

• Ilkley strongman to pull 30-tonne truck for Andy’s Man Club

  On Saturday 27th September from 12 noon, Ilkley's Strongman, Mark Kelly, will take part in a 30 tonne charity truck pull for Andy's Man Club.

• Trustees wanted to help guide the future of Ilkley charity

  If you’ve ever stepped into Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley, you’ll know it’s more than just a building. It’s a place where friendships are made over cups of tea, where people find companionship, and where groups come together to learn, laugh, and share.  

• Leeds United legends bring stories and banter to Ilkley’s King’s Hall

  Two of Leeds United’s most celebrated figures, Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister, will take the stage at Ilkley’s King’s Hall on Wednesday 25 February 2026 for an evening of memories, insight and fan interaction.

• Empowering women in business event comes to Ilkley

  The event ‘Be The Leader in Your Own Field’, hosted by Anisa Lewis of Positive Parenting, Cecilia Costello Photography, the Inspire and Connect Network, is headlined by Lisa Bean.

• Ilkley dog walkers told to scoop poop, use lead and stay dry

  Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets under control in Middleton Woods, on Ilkley Moor and across all of Bradford District’s National Nature Reserve and Local Nature Reserve sites.

• Reservoirs see largest weekly increase in over 30 years

  Reservoirs in Yorkshire saw the largest weekly rise in over 30 years.

• Double award win for local homecare company

  Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton is celebrating a remarkable double success after winning two major accolades at the prestigious Right at Home UK Annual Awards 2025, held at the luxurious Mottram Hall in Cheshire.

• Ilkley Philharmonic announces 2025/26 concert season

  Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025/26 concert season starting on 2nd November at All Saints Church with an afternoon concert featuring the very best moments from the world of opera.

• Ilkley Manor House Coffee Morning: The Folly – Making a House a Home

  Ilkley Manor House will host a special coffee morning on Friday 26 September from 10:15 am to 12:00 pm, welcoming visitors to hear Caitlin Greenwood, Heritage Development Officer at The Folly in Settle.