Archive for March 8th, 2010

Craiglands Hotel Ilkley

Craiglands Hotel Ilkley

We pride ourselves on providing genuinely warm and personal service while you relax in the luxurious elegance of our Victorian house. When you visit us you must take some time out, stroll through the tranquil grounds, whilst soaking up the atmosphere of our historic country setting. The Ilkley Moors are attached to the Hotel and [...]

Best Western Rombalds Hotel Ilkley

Best Western Rombalds Hotel Ilkley

The Best Western Rombalds Hotel and Restaurant is located in the victorian spa town of Ilkley and is situated on the edge of the famous Ilkley Moor yet within walking distance of the town center. The Best Western Rombalds Hotel and Restaurant is a lovely georgian town house run by resident proprietors. The hotel is [...]

21st Ilkley Moor Fell Race

21st Ilkley Moor Fell Race

The 21st Ilkley Moor Fell Race had reduced numbers as some unexpected early morning snow made travel difficult for many. Those who made it to the venue enjoyed a challenging race, with fine wins by local hero Graham Pearce and Yorkshire champion Emma Clayton. Over 30 Ilkley Harriers volunteers made the race possible while Pete [...]

Lisa Turns From Ballet To Collage

Lisa Turns From Ballet To Collage

A ballet-dancer-turned-artist found inspiration in movement for her latest work, which is on display in Grassington. Addingham’s Lisa Hinds McConkey, once a professional ballet dancer in New York, will put on her first solo exhibition, in a joint venture with a Dales printers, at the Fractal Press Gallery, Wood Lane, Grassington, until Monday, March 15. [...]

Talks over Ilkley Centre Closure

Talks over Ilkley Centre Closure

College heads have been called to a meeting with students and representatives of the community over plans to close Ilkley’s Bridge House learning centre. Students who study at Bradford College’s Bolton Bridge Road building are awaiting confirmation of a date for the summit from Bradford College bosses. A Wharfedale councillor who fought to stop Bradford [...]

Ilkley

Ilkley

Ilkley is situated on the banks of the River Wharf in the Yorkshire Dales. In the 1840’s the spring waters in Ilkley were discovered to have medicinal properties and the town slowly grew into a health spa for the rich. Tourism has been the economical mainstay for Ilkley, having grown mainly since the early [...]