Ilkley named best place to live in the north for 2025!

Ilkley is the regional winner in the 2025 Best Places to Live guide, published this weekend by The Sunday Times.

Our town was previously was named the UK's best place to live three years ago and has been regularly on the list of hotspots across the region - but this year tops a table of 8 locations across the North and North East. The Sunday Times judges said:

“Our national winner in 2022 is back and proof that you can’t keep a good town down. It’s not just the fresh air, fantastic scenery, excellent schools and direct trains to Leeds that make Ilkley this year’s pick of the north and northeast. It’s the get-up and go of a community that tackles every challenge with gusto.”

‘Ed Sheeran’ comes to Ilkley!

Thank you Bradford Theatres - The Kings Hall often has some surprises and last night hosted another great event!

‘Shape of You’ had the trademark loops, heartfelt singalongs, beatbox raps, emotional acoustic compositions, a great band and visuals. Top night and just 10 minutes walk from Westwood Lodge!

Ilkley’s New Fountain

The new Ilkley fountain - at the bottom of our road has been filled with water direct from Ilkley Moor and switched on! Built on the site of the original Victorian fountain and now illuminated, the new one looks stunning! The official opening will be carried out by Alan Titchmarsh CBE on 30th April at 11am. #ilkley #ilkleymoor