Ilkley area guide

What to expect

Voted The Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK 2022, Ilkley is renowned for its top schools, interesting independent shops and restaurants, its spectacular scenery and convenient rail links. Sports clubs offer excellent opportunities for young people and an energetic community spirit is at the heart of the town’s high repute.

Situated within the heart of the Wharfe Valley, surrounded by the famous Moors to the south and the River Wharfe to the north, Ilkley offers stunning natural beauty whilst still being a convenient base for the Leeds/Bradford/London commuter.