What To Do in Ilkely For a Great Day Out
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Named as the Sunday Times’ best place to live in 2022, why not find out what all the fuss is about?
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Broadley’s Bistro & Wine Bar is a delightful little eatery with al fresco dining options available, not to mention oak-fi red pizza nights every Sunday. Alternatively, Panache is where you’ll fi nd expertly made Indian dishes, or head to Host, a produce-led contemporary neighbourhood bistro. For brunch, the iconic Bettys is something of a local celebrity, loved for its broad brunch menu and afternoon teas. If you fancy a tipple with your meal, there’s also Friends of Ham, a boozy little bar excelling in craft beer, organic wine and small dishes, including meat and cheese sharing boards.
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Taking pride of place in Ilkley town centre is Bistrot Pierre, an award-winning hotel and French restaurant boasting a wide range of rooms, from more affordable options to boutique suites. There’s also Craiglands Hotel & Spa, a grand Victorian hotel dating back 162 years. Another award winner, The Riverside is a lovely family-run hotel slumbering opposite the Riverside Gardens.
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A seriously stylish plant shop, The Plant Point provides both beautiful plants and expert advice to help keep them alive. Covet is an independent concept store bringing ethically-sourced and fair trade products to the town. Anna Morgan is where you go for interiors. Shoe Heaven does what it says on the tin, Alpkit has a great range of camping good and clothes, and Attic Womenswear and 5th Avenue both have a brilliant range of great brands.
DON’T MISS
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At the heart of Ilkley stands Manor House, an imposing building built in the 14th century and built on top of a Roman Fort. The building has been wonderfully preserved as a community space, acting as everything from a museum, to a gallery and a live venue.