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Designs for the future Ilkley Transport Hub
An in-depth feasibility study and framework master plan for the new Ilkley Transport Hub has been presented by award-winning architects and urban design specialists, Landolt+Brown, to the Ilkley Rail & Bus Board and includes plans and 3D visuals of a proposed new...

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,...
Ilkley BID Projects & Campaigns
2025 Ilkley Carnival Sponsorship & Shop Window Competition

Health & Wellbeing Month – May 2025

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
