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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,...

Brook Street Fountain

Proud to Support New Brook Street Fountain Ilkley BID is committed to making Ilkley a vibrant and welcoming place. We’re proud to have been the largest funder of the new fountain on Brook Street, a beautiful addition that will enhance the town centre and attract...

December 2024

Footfall Total Footfall: 413,706 Higher than December 2023 which was 407,132 The majority of visitors to Ilkley in December 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area. The year to date footfall total is 4,900,075 an increase by 0.5% compared to the year to date...

November 2024

Footfall Total Footfall: 414,581Lower than November 2023 which was 419,600. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in November 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area. The year to date footfall total is 4,486,369 an increase by 0.4% compared to the year to date...

Food and Drink Fortnight 2025

Supporting Local Businesses and Marketing the Town with Food & Drink Fortnight As part of our ongoing commitment to support the BID businesses and to promote our vibrant town, we recently launched a brand-new campaign: Food & Drink Fortnight! This exciting...