The Ilkley Literature Festival was inaugurated by the poet WH Auden in 1973. This year’s event runs from October 4 – October 20 in venues across the town. Advertisement Advertisement About Our Ads ...

THE Autumn and Winter Season 2025/2026 has arrived at Ilkley Playhouse and we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the next six months.

The former BBC China editor, who resigned from her position in January 2018 in protest at inequalities at the broadcaster, will join previously announced speakers Prue Leith, David Suchet, Clare ...