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What's on in Small Banks

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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(3.5mi)

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(4.2mi)

via East Riddlesden Hall

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

Cafe Life

Café Life provides SPACE – to talk, listen and watch. Café Life also provides TIME – to relax, rewind and relate. It’s open every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12.00pm. The world is constantly changing and life can become a real challenge, both physically and mentally. We are able to provide food hampers where necessary, and talk through any ‘life’ issues visitors may have. At CHC we believe in offering people hope in Jesus Christ, so part-way through the session we show a ‘life spot’ when we invite you to explore (if you wish) a Jesus-focused topic, introduced through a DVD or live talk. This gives the opportunity to take part in a friendly discussion, helping to improve independence and confidence. We provide excellent free speciality hot drinks plus a range of cake, buns and biscuits. Call in and visit us – everyone welcome.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Christ Harvest Church(4.6mi)

via Christ Harvest Church

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)

via East Riddlesden Hall

Religion & Spirituality

Online Bible Study With Dr Reeba Samuel

Go Deep into The Word Every Thursday 8pm

Thu 23 Jul21:00Christ Harvest Church(4.6mi)

via Christ Harvest Church

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(3.8mi)

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(2.4mi)

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(3.8mi)

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

Outreach

Evangelism has a key part to play in who we are as a church. We are passionate about reaching out to our community and sharing the hope and good news of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that souls can be saved and lives transformed! Join us as we go out onto the streets of Keighley to make connections and build relationships with local people as we share the love of God in a real and relevant way. We meet at church to pray before going on to the streets to evangelise.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Christ Harvest Church(4.6mi)

via Christ Harvest Church

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

Community

Brewery Bar Day

Something's afoot at The Hop on Worth and it goes by the name of Brewery Bar Day. Their site has the particulars.

Sat 25 Jul12:00The Hop on Worth(4.7mi)

via The Hop on Worth

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(2.4mi)

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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(3.5mi)

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(3.8mi)

via Sunnydale MillLocal gem

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(4.2mi)

via East Riddlesden Hall

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Venues with events near Small Banks

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

Ilkley Solar Gallery2.4 miles away

More about Small Banks

West Yorkshire, England

Small Banks is in West Yorkshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Small Banks events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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