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What's on in Ilkley

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Ilkley.

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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(1mi)

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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(4.2mi)

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Dance

All Style Dance Fit

Wednesday 10-11am

Wed 22 Jul11:00Eldwick Memorial Hall(4.6mi)

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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(4.2mi)

via East Riddlesden Hall

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(4.2mi)

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Dance

Footloose Dance UK

Wednesdays 4:15pm-7:15pm

Wed 22 Jul17:15Eldwick Memorial Hall(4.6mi)

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Community

Bingley Janus Club

Meets every Thursday morning at 10.30am throughout the year except in the summer when it’s once a month on the second Thursday for retired and semi-retired gentlemen over 60.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Eldwick Memorial Hall(4.6mi)

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Community

Clubbercise Bingley with Louise

Fridays at 9:30am

Fri 24 Jul10:30Eldwick Memorial Hall(4.6mi)

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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(3mi)

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(0.1mi)

via Ilkley Solar GalleryLocal gem

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(3mi)

via Sunnydale MillLocal gem

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(4.2mi)

via East Riddlesden Hall

Community

Pickering Motor Show

One for the diary — Pickering Motor Show at Moor Valley Country Park. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Moor Valley Country Park(4.6mi)

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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(4.2mi)

via East Riddlesden Hall

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(0.1mi)

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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(1mi)

via St John's Parish Church Ben RhyddingLocal gem

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(3mi)

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Venues with events near Ilkley

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

Sunnydale Mill3.0 miles away Ilkley Solar Gallery0.1 miles away St John's Parish Church Ben Rhydding1.0 mile away

More about Ilkley

West Yorkshire, England

Ilkley sits snugly in West Yorkshire with the Pennines looming large enough to make you forget your keys are missing from the door. The Clarke Foley Centre has been hosting plays and local talent for years, while a craft fair usually springs up near the market square without anyone asking for permission. It is quite a scene for a Tuesday. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you are not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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