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Children & Family

Toddlers Group

Group for under fives and their parents, grandparents and careers. Note term time only.

Wed 22 Jul09:00St John's Parish Church Ben Rhydding(1.7mi)

via St John's Parish Church Ben RhyddingLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyHistory & HeritageTheatre

Summer of Play: Free entry day

Discover East Riddlesden Hall for free on Wednesday 22 July! Enjoy free entry to the house, gardens and play areas, and find out more about our exciting summer programme. Join us for a day of special activities on the lower fields, including: Dance lessons with Bingley Dance Studio Outdoor fun with Get Out More Inflatable courses and bouncy castles, hosted by Play in the Park (funded by Keighley Town Council) Outdoor activities with our National Trust Rangers Archery sessions with the Scouts Talks and tours in the Beck Community Garden Don't miss the National Trust pizza van serving up delicious food and the bar serving cold drinks. Browse the stalls selling a range of gifts and souvenirs. Kick off your summer holidays with a fun-filled day in the sunshine

Wed 22 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Artist in Residence: Matthew Eyles

Look out for our next artist in residence, Matthew Eyles, as he begins work on his upcoming exhibition 'Thresholds – Light, Memory and Place' at East Riddlesden Hall. Matthew's work will examine how light, structure and landscape interact within East Riddlesden's historic setting. The paintings, created in acrylic ink and watercolour on paper, will respond to the historic architecture of the hall while also reflecting the surrounding landscape and the National Trust’s ongoing work to care for places of historic and natural significance. Matthew's exhibition is on from Saturday 24th October 2026 to Wednesday 14th April 2027, in the Entrance Chamber located on the first floor of East Riddlesden Hall.

Wed 22 Jul11:30East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Gardening Talks

Seasonal Garden Talks: Wednesday 22nd April - Spring Garden Talk Wednesday 22nd July - Summer Garden Talk Wednesday 23rd September - Autumn Garden Talk Propagation Demos: Wednesday 11th March - Seed Sowing Wednesday 13th May - Softwood Cuttings Wednesday 21st October - Hardwood Cuttings

Wed 22 Jul15:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Around £10.00

Loom Hire with Technician

Have you attended one of our weaving workshops or courses? Want to progress with your weaving? Join Agnis in the weaving shed.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sunnydale Mill(3.4mi)

via Sunnydale MillLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Summer Makers’ Fair

Calling all art lovers and craft enthusiasts! Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be filled with makers’ stalls selling a wide range of beautiful handmade items. Step into...

Sat 25 JulIlkley Solar Gallery(0.7mi)

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History & Heritage

Around £6

Museum & Archive Saturday Booking

Eventbrite - Sunny Bank Mills presents Museum & Archive Saturday Booking - Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Sunny Bank Mills Museum and Archive, Farsley, England. Find event and ticket information.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Sunnydale Mill(3.4mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at East Riddlesden Hall. From 25 July to 31 August, join us for croquet in the Wild Garden, hopscotch and chalk games and even try your hand at putting on your own puppet show. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tearoom or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Discover our weekly drop in classes too, with PT sessions on Mondays, yoga on Tuesdays and dancing sessions on Wednesdays every week throughout the summer.

Sat 25 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Meet the Maker: Textilia 3

Meet some of the artists of Textilia 3 to find out more about their exhibition ‘The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds’. During these sessions, they will be working on new artwork in the exhibition space in the Entrance Chamber and will be around to answer any questions.

Sat 25 Jul11:30East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Summer Makers’ Fair

Calling all art lovers and craft enthusiasts! Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be filled with makers’ stalls selling a wide range of beautiful handmade items. Step into the charming courtyard and browse a vibrant collection of stalls showcasing … More Info & Apply

Sun 26 JulIlkley Solar Gallery(0.7mi)

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Festivals & EventsReligion & Spirituality

Celebration service in Church

Celebration worship service typically including guitars, keyboard and accompanying musicians.

Sun 26 Jul10:00St John's Parish Church Ben Rhydding(1.7mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Create a Paper Sweet Pea Workshop

Eventbrite - Sunny Bank Mills presents Create a Paper Sweet Pea Workshop - Sunday, 26 July 2026 at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery. Find event and ticket information.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Sunnydale Mill(3.4mi)

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History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Buildings of East Riddlesden Hall Talk

Join one of our volunteers for a tour of the buildings at East Riddlesden Hall. Learn about the different phases of building and how the site has changed over the years.

Sun 26 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Traditional 16th century music

In times gone by music was as much a pastime as it was for performance. Whilst most royal courts had resident musicians who would entertain and accompany dances and balls, music also had a place in the homes of the times. Local early musicians, Dulciana , model the familial pastime of the era by sharing authentic music of the time playing a range of period instruments including recorders, crumhorns, curtal, flutes, lute and citole. They will be showcasing the early clarinet and precursor, the chalumeau. This is not a formal performance but a living history of how music would have been shared and even discovered together around hearths and fireplaces of houses such as East Riddlesden Hall. Normal admission applies, free entry for National Trust members and under fives. Booking not necessary.

Sun 26 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Open House 7 Conyers View

We are delighted to welcome you to an exclusive open house at 7 Conyers View, Audley Clevedon. This is a rare opportunity to view one of the most distinctive properties in the village. Thoughtfully altered off plan, this exceptionally spacious property offers generous additional storage and a superb walk-in wardrobe off the main bedroom, while the dual-aspect living, dining and kitchen space is filled with natural light. The property is a generous 1192 sq ft and offers beautiful views.

Mon 27 JulAudley Clevedon(2.5mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

Mon 27 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play: Personal trainer Mondays

Join Person Trainer Ryan for a series of cardio focused exercises designed to increase your heart rate! These sessions are designed for children and families as part of our Summer of Play activities and will appropriate for all ages. Sessions run for 1 hour but there is no need to stay for the whole thing, drop in and out as you please!

Mon 27 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall(4.4mi)

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Venues with events near Ilkley

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ilkley Solar Gallery0.7 miles away St John's Parish Church Ben Rhydding1.7 miles away Audley Clevedon2.5 miles away

More about Ilkley

North Yorkshire, England

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