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Ilkley Awarded Prestigious Coach Friendly Status by Confederation of Passenger Transport
Ilkley has been officially awarded Coach Friendly Status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), underscoring the town’s dedication to providing outstanding facilities and a warm welcome to coach groups and their passengers. The Coach Friendly Status is a...

Help us reach 750 signatures – sign our petition!
We're on a Mission to Make Ilkley "Walkers are Welcome"! Here at Ilkley BID, we're really excited to tell you about our campaign to achieve "Walkers are Welcome" status for our fantastic town. We believe this will bring significant benefits to everyone living and...

Transporting Ilkley’s Rail and Bus Station into the Future
The next steps towards realising the vision of transforming Ilkley’s rail and bus station into one of the best Transport Hubs in the country have been announced. The Ilkley Rail & Bus Board, which comprises Friends of Ilkley Railway Station (FOIRS), Network Rail,...

Show Your Love for Local: Vote for Ilkley’s Favourite Business!
The race is on to crown the UK's Favourite Local Business, and Ilkley is brimming with worthy contenders. With a £500 Ilkley Town Centre Gift Card up for grabs for the winning business and a £1000 gift card for a lucky voter, local businesses are eager to secure your...
Ilkley BID Projects & Campaigns

Brook Street Fountain

Food and Drink Fortnight 2025

Trader of the Week – Raymond Town Menswear

2024 Late Night Christmas Shopping Event

Trader of the Week – Weaverbird Workshop

Ilkley BID proud sponsor of the 2024 Ilkley Literature Festival

The Ilkley Gift Card

Random Acts of Kindness

Trader of the Week – Fusion Chocolate

Ilkley Shines in Telegraph Article: A Captivating Alternative to Harrogate

Your Ilkley Launch Partner

Ilkley Tennis Event Bunting

2024 Ilkley Pride Sponsorship

First Aid Training
