This is a great local venue, which acts as both a small museum and also as an activity centre to facilitate the community, particularly young children into the interests and wonders of history. A special children's activity on the history of the bicycle was there when I visited. Rooms are also for hire. The building itself is history. Built hundreds of years ago it has seen an interesting range of uses over the centuries, until purchased for the town. Don't miss it on your...
Read moreThis is both a must visit venue for one off Ilkley visitors, combined with being a great place to visit on a regular basis especially with young children, as there are numerous toys, dressing up regalia and fun days creating cards, flags and colouring. Marvelous place run by committed volunteers always with a welcoming smile. Don't miss it and when you are there make sure you join the friends of Manor House scheme, and donate a few quid to the running...
Read moreA wonderfully historic house between the centre of Ilkley and the pleasant, riverside park. Run by volunteers trying to make it pay its way, admission is free donations rightly deserved. The main doorway is medieval and there is a surprisingly good number of Roman altars inside, seeing as it is built on the site of the old Roman fort. Parking is not easy but nearby side streets will...
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