What's On and Things To Do Around Ilkley

It’s summer time, and a new venue for Pinsuti. We bring an amazingly varied and tempting programme: eight part sacred anthems, madrigals, songs from the shows and barbershop. Together, we sing favourites such as "Blue Moon", "Tea for Two" and "Summer time".

Discover more about the amazing properties of herbs and how they’re used in daily life. Our volunteer will lead you on a stroll along the herb border and invite you to smell, touch and taste the herbs. A demonstration where you can see some of the garden herbs being put to good use is included.

Take a stroll with our head gardener and learn about the organic gardening principles that we use to keep the gardens looking at their best. The gardens are beginning to look at their best at this time of year, making it the perfect time to take a stroll and see their explosions of colour.

Our outdoor team invite you to roll up your sleeves, become volunteers for a day and help us give nature a helping hand. Come along to a balsam bashing session and help us to rid the land of this non-native species.

The gin festival is back and better than ever. Round up your friends and enjoy gin and live music in the Airedale Barn this summer. There’ll be over 20 different gins to try as well as food and bottled gin available to buy on the night.

Do you know how butter was traditionally made' How long did it take' How was it stored' Uncover the history of butter-making at one of these drop-in sessions. Join our volunteer in the Great Barn and try your hand at the age old tradition of butter making.

Discover more about the amazing properties of herbs and how they’re used in daily life. Our volunteer will lead you on a stroll along the herb border and invite you to smell, touch and taste the herbs. A demonstration where you can see some of the garden herbs being put to good use is included.

Sat 23rd June - Victoria Hall, Hard Ings Road, Keighley, BD21 3JN - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15 Over 30 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

Bingley Little Theatre present Blackadder Goes Forth by Richard Curtis, the TV comedy classic set in the trenches of the First World War with all the charcaaers from the TV series.

Up to 20 stalls of cool collectables including music, film, pop culture, the quirky and the offbeat. Expect vinyl, CDs, DVDs, comics, vintage toys, books, vintage gadgets and more..... With special guest DJ’s spinning vinyl backing soundtrack in this unique retro venue. Public bar open.

Two-Day event: Sat 23 & Sun 24 June 2018: 40+ stalls of genuine vintage loveliness for you and your home including vintage fashion, such as 1940’s tea dresses, 1950’s frocks, jewellery, accessories, furniture, homewares, vintage vinyl, toys, books, kitchenalia and collectables, all from the 1920’s to the 1980’s….

The Ilkley based choir, Cantores Olicanae, invite you to their concert ’Swing into Summer!’ Come along and enjoy a sparkling Summer cocktail of music including Hubert Parry’s ’I Was Glad’, some delightful folk songs from John Rutter, a medley from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side...

 Our fourth instalment from Quantum theatre following from the sold out success of A Christmas Carol.

Over 4 acres set in the grounds of Victorian house (not open) with mature trees and panoramic views towards The Gateway to the Dales. The garden has been restored by the owners over the last 2 decades with many areas of interest being added to the original footprint.

After a Series of Pharmacovigilance Conferences around the globe it’s time to announce “12th Global Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Trials Summit” during July 16-17, 2018 Sydney, Australia. In this regards, we take great opportunity to invite you to the prestigious conference.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Wallers Brewery in Bradford on June 27th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece, George Rigden and host Freddy Quinne Show details: Brennan Reece - Best Newcomer (nominee), Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016.

An intimate 1 acre garden with steps and paths leading down to a large pond with an island, mallards and wild geese also greylags. Many varieties of Primula, candelabra and florindae and Dactylorrhiza majalis which have seeded into the lower lawn around a small pond with stream; azaleas and rhododendrons.

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. From showgirls to gamblers, do-gooders to down-and-outs, all human life is here in the vibrant city that never sleeps.

Dexter the Dinosaur, a whopping 4.5m long Tyrannosaurus Rex, will be hungry for fun and taking visitors on a prehistoric journey on Saturday 30th June at The Leisure Exchange, celebrating the release of blockbuster movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Dacre Banks and Summerbridge Gardens are situated in the beautiful countryside of Nidderdale and designed to take advantage of the scenic Dales landscape. The gardens are linked by an attractive walk along the valley and each may be accessed individually by car.

Farsley Farmers Market is a free, Community event which runs all year round on 4th Saturday of every month, in St Johns Hall & Grounds. Find produce stalls Outdoors and Crafters Indoors plus activities, refreshments and toilets. Resident inside is FriendsofStJohn’s Book Sale and St John’s Kitchen. Sat.

Free event. Live music, family friendly activities, workshops, play areas and interactive fun.

Large 4 acre garden nestling in secluded Yorkshire dale with formal garden and ornamental orchard, extensive lawns, picturesque stream, large pond and Victorian greenhouse. Also home-made teas and refreshments for large groups.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

60 questions in 6 rounds - we always start with Current Affairs, and always finish with a music round. Play a Joker on any one round to double the score, BUT - you must play your joker before the round starts!

Small but beautifully formed this front garden of a late C19 coach house is a true hidden gem concealed behind large Victorian houses.

Every now and then the contrast on the rocks is just too much and a carefully placed flash is essential. Join the Brimham Photographic Society for this session to try out lighting the rocks from different angles. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

This is a treat for the geology enthusiast. Come along for the 90 minute walk to find out the detail about how Brimham came to be and get taken around the weird and wonderful rocks. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Are you looking for some family fun that can also benefit a place you love' Join our rangers for a day in the great outdoors, learning traditional countryside crafts and experience the site in a different way.

Summer is the best time to capture close -ups of our flowers, moor heather and wildlife coming out along with the nice weather. Come along and join Brimham Photographic Society in this search for mini-wonders. Booking Not Needed.

FUN EVENT FOR 6 TO 8 YEAR OLDS AND PARENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH HARROGATE LIVE AND WEST PARK HOTEL What’s your child’s dream? Your child’s dreams for tomorrow are dear to their hearts. But many parents are worried that their children lack confidence today.

FUN EVENT FOR 8 TO 11 YEAR OLDS AND PARENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH HARROGATE LIVE AND WEST PARK HOTEL What’s your child’s dream? Your child’s dreams for tomorrow are dear to their hearts. But many parents are worried that their children lack confidence today.

Perhaps you’re tearing your hair out because your child is being bullied, concerned about their lack of confidence or getting upset when things don’t go their way. Maybe they don’t want to go to school because they’re getting left out by others. Or struggling to control their anger.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

The Yorkshire Wartime Experience is the largest military vehicle and living history event in the north. It is an action packed and fun day out for all the family. With vehicle parades and spectacular battle re-enactments, as well as stalls and entertainment, there is something for everyone.

DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY Plus Christopher Ellis. Artists performing: Damian Marley.: Tickets avaiable.

An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University of Leeds Art

19 April - 28 July 2018 An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University

An exhibition celebrating the third year of Footsteps into Art. Enjoy a display of work from children taking part in this education programme. Celebrate The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery’s fantastic education project. Footsteps into Art is drawing to a close after a full and creative three years.

Excited to announce the original family rave, BIG FISH LITTLE FISH, brings it back to Leeds for the first time since our amazing sell-out party back in May 2017!

Come and join us at Footsteps into Art’s final exhibition in our celebration event that includes a drop-in art activity, refreshments and time to appreciate the Footstep children’s creativity.

Acclaimed period music group ARIOSO perform vocal and instrumental works by Francois Couperin and his contemporaries performed at the fabulous court of Louis XIV - Le Roy Soleil.

Join us in our monthly Life Drawing class with Gallery favourite and experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield. This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

As part of the International Medieval Congress 2018, join us for this free talk about the Casale Pilgrim and Jewish travel writing. Travel has been a ubiquitous feature within the Jewish world. Whether as merchants, scholars, pilgrims, or refugees, there have always been Jews on the move.

As part of the International Medieval Congress 2018, join us for a drop-in session to see medieval treasures from Special Collections. Special Collections contains many beautiful illuminated 15th century French, Flemish and Italian books of hours, psalters, and prayer books.

From China to Rome and back to Leeds, drop in to explore and handle a selection of objects used as money from our collection. Special Collections holds over 15,000 coins, tokens, and banknotes from all over the world. Not all of these objects are coins in the traditional sense.

The 160th Great Yorkshire Show will take place in Harrogate in 2018, celebrating the very best of farming, food and the countryside. Over 130,000 visitors and 8,500 animals flock to the Great Yorkshire Showground every year for the three day show, making it one of the biggest in the UK.