Ilkley Chat

24/06/2026

The Box Tree has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business, with a significant refurbishment set to begin this August.

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[📷 Ben Clucas]

24/06/2026

If you see a fire or someone using a BBQ on Ilkley Moor - call 999 and ask for FIRE.

24/06/2026

Coming next month to Ilkley Playhouse!

🎸On Friday 3rd July Essence Of Django will raise the roof in the Wildman Studio.
🤣Stagefright Comedy Club returns on Saturday 4th July frontlined by Tiff Stevenson.
🎸Returning on Friday 10th July is the ever-popular Rob Dylan Band.
🎭Rona Munro’s intense psychological drama, Iron, opens on Monday 13th July.
🎸Prepare to be transported on a remarkable musical journey as Fleetwood Shack delivers an extraordinary performance on Friday 24th July,
🎸On Saturday 25th July, Voodoo Room returns to to pay tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history.

Throughout July Ilkley Playhouse has a variety of events to keep you entertained as Caroline Mutton previews for Ilkley Chat.On Friday 3rd July Essence Of Django will raise the roof in the Wildman Studio. A vibrant celebration of gypsy jazz and swing, featuring some of the region’s most exciting a...

24/06/2026

A beautifully appointed five-bedroom home is Dacre, Son & Hartley's Property of the Week. With far-reaching views, this family home is complimented by delightful south facing landscaped gardens and is only a few minutes’ walk from Ben Rhydding amenities.

Bolling Road, Ilkley, LS29 - Dacre Son & Hartley Estate & Letting Agents

24/06/2026

A total of 4,001 ducks were released into the River Wharfe at Sunday's Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race, and the five winning ducks completed the course in under 8.5 minutes, to loud cheers from enthusiastic supporters from the countdown at the start and to the finish line.

The winners were:
First (£100): Duck 1741 — Dan Sedlak (08:19.60)
Second (£50): Duck 1322 — Kaush Patel (08:20.06)
Third (£25): Duck 805 — Barton (08:20.31)
Fourth (£20): Duck 1282 — Bill Dale (08:21.41)
Fifth (£10): Duck 1701 — Grant Samuels (08:27.68)

A flock of racing yellow ducks took to the River Wharfe last Sunday [21 June] as the annual Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race returned to the village.The event brought fantastic weather, big crowds, and the familiar mix of excitement, teas and community pride. Organised by the Burley in Wharfedale Comm...

24/06/2026

One of Yorkshire's leading rugby festivals returns to Ilkley R.F.C on Saturday 4th July as the Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s welcomes teams, supporters and visitors from across the North of England.

Now in its ninth year since the tournament's revival at Stacks Field, the event has become an increasingly important fixture in the rugby 7s calendar, attracting high quality men's and women's teams from across the region.

This year's tournament will feature three competitions, the Men's Open, Ladies Open and expanded Men's Social Cup, offering a full day of fast paced rugby action across multiple pitches.

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24/06/2026

Ilkley Weather: Any mist to start will clear to leave a dry, hot and humid day. High 30C. Pollen: Very High.

23/06/2026

Please see below if you have booked tickets for Ilkley Pool and Lido this week.

23/06/2026

Ilkley residents are invited to join local artist Helen Brayshaw and Nick Hockney, nephew of the legendary David Hockney, who will officially open a new Turner Prize Inspired Art Exhibition on Thursday [25 June] at 3:30pm at Moorfield School.

Moorfield School will open its doors on Thursday to give Ilkley residents a chance to view its Turner Prize Inspired Art Exhibition!Featuring an exciting collection of artwork bursting with inspiration, colour and creative energy created by children and staff, the exhibition takes inspiration from t...

23/06/2026

Bradford Council has applied for 'Permission in Principle' to convert office space on the first floor of Dalesway House into between six and nine apartments.

Bradford Council has made a planning application seeking permission to convert existing office accommodation on the first floor of Dalesway House in Ilkley into residential apartments.Dalesway House is connected to The Moors Shopping Centre in the heart of Ilkley, and the offices on the first floor....