What’s On

FAMILY FUN 2025

8th Mar 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

There is always plenty for children to do in the House on weekends, such as the dressing-up box, making badges, decorating with chalk, and arts and crafts. But visit...

EXHIBITION: Inspiring Ilkley

27th Sep 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Inspiring Ilkley – what makes our town so special?   A group of friends who sew together decided, as part of Bradford 2025, to produce a series of textile...

SOLAR GALLERY: The Beauty of Small Things

18th Oct 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Solar Gallery’s autumn/festive theme is The Beauty of Small Things. Named after the historic room it occupies, the Solar Gallery is a permanent space upstairs showcasing the diverse...

COFFEE MORNING: Denton Reserve – A Purposeful Rethink

31st Oct 2025
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

Join us on 31 October to learn about how the team at Denton Reserve are purposefully rethinking their direction! With recognition that climate change and loss of nature’s diversity...

EXHIBITION: Songs of Cloth – part of OUR TURN

1st Nov 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ilkley Manor House is proud to be partnering with OUR TURN – Bradford Visual Arts Festival from 1 to 16 November. A quiet gathering of textiles by Hannah Lamb,...

CONCERT: Demian Dorelli

14th Nov 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an intimate solo piano performance from pianist & composer Demian Dorelli on 14 November. He will be playing pieces from his Nick Drake Reimagined projects &...

Christmas Makers’ Fair 2025

22nd Nov 2025 - 23rd Nov 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Makers’ Fair is returning this year for one weekend on 22 and 23 November! Join us from 10am to 5pm for...

WORKSHOPS: Christmas Wreath-Dressing

3rd Dec 2025 - 4th Dec 2025

Get into the festive spirit in the cosy and magical setting of the medieval Ilkley Manor House this December! Join Lionne of Cosmos Flowers for Christmas wreath-dressing sessions and...

CONCERT: GreenMatthews’ Midwinter Revels

14th Dec 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show at Ilkley Manor House on Sunday, 14 December. Spanning...