Events

COFFEE MORNING: The Story of Ilkley’s Hydros

27th Mar 2026
10:15 am - 11:30 am

The Story of Ilkley’s Hydros Supporting the Hydros exhibition in the Western Gallery, Alex Cockshott will explore the origins and impact of Ilkley’s Hydros through an illustrated talk featuring...

Becoming Bradford: Activists of Our Times

28th Feb 2026 - 29th Mar 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Becoming Bradford: Activists of Our Times. Photographer Nathan McGill invites you to explore the stories, portraits, and voices of Bradford’s contemporary activists in this inspiring exhibition celebrating community action...

Ilkley Hydros Exhibition

28th Feb 2026 - 5th Apr 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Title: Ilkley Hydros: The Story of Ilkley’s Health Resort Heritage Exhibition Dates: 28 February – 5 April 2026 Opening Hours: 11am-4pm Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) FREE ENTRY Ilkley...

CONCERT: Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman

10th Apr 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us at Ilkley Manor House for an evening of music with the extraordinary English acoustic guitar virtuoso Chris Newman and the legendary Irish harpist and tradition-bearer, Máire Ní...

TALK: Keeping the Manor House warm

11th Apr 2026
10:15 am - 11:30 am

Have you ever wondered how such a building was heated during different phases of its use? Alex Cockshott will present how the the Manor House was heated throughout the...

COFFEE MORNING – Samuel Cunliffe Lister

24th Apr 2026
10:15 am - 11:30 am

Chris Cobley is a local historian and author who will present on the topic of his book Samuel Cunliffe Lister: Bradford’s Most Eminent Victorian. Bradford owes to Lister many...

HERITAGE WALK: Walk to see the Spa Hydro

25th Apr 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Explore Ilkley’s health resort heritage on foot with this guided walk led by Ilkley Civic Society Local History Hub. Starting from Ilkley Manor House, this walk will take you...

Nature of Daylight – Solar Gallery

28th Feb 2026 - 26th Apr 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nature of Daylight The Solar Gallery Artists celebrate the lengthening daylight at this magical time of year when spring begins to emerge and the days grow longer. As Francis...

Redbrick Artists Exhibition

11th Apr 2026 - 26th Apr 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

An Exhibition of work by the Redbrick Artists The Redbrick Artists bring their creative talents to Ilkley Manor House this April with a vibrant exhibition showcasing diverse artistic styles...