8 Things to do Good for Couples in Ilkley That You Shouldn't Miss

Offering personal bespoke driver guided day tours of Yorkshire for small groups or couples. Helping visitors make the most of their stay with interesting private tours, showing them the “Real Yorkshire” with the best photo locations, refreshment stops, history & landscape explanations and hidden gems. I am a Yorkshire Blue Badge qualified guide with private hire licensed vehicle.

TukTuk tours and excursions into the Yorkshire Dales Countryside from Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Skipton and Harrogate. Our excursions range from one one hour mini-tours to full day excursions. Our Piaggio Ape Calessino 200 comfortably accommodates two passengers and is perfect for pootling along the delightful back roads of the Dales, offering fabulous views and a contact with the landscape that is impossible from a normal car.

The King's Hall and Winter Garden are located in the heart of the picturesque town of Ilkley. The Hall comprises a traditional theatre and with the adjacent glass roofed spa Winter Garden; perfect for weddings or social functions.The King's Hall and Winter Garden currently host a wide range of events and community provision, from local amateur dramatic and performing arts companies, weddings and parties to lifestyle fairs and community events, as well being a key venue for the Summer Festival held in August.The auditorium of King's Hall is a delightful multi-functional space that consists of a small balcony and eight bow fronted boxes, richly decorated with busts of famous authors and composers. The stalls seating area is flexible and can be modified to suit all requirements, including parties and wedding receptions.The Winter Garden is a handsome reception area featuring a grand staircase leading to a curved iron balcony. The spa lantern glass roof provides a delightful focal point to this flexible and attractive space. This is the perfect setting for wedding breakfasts and evening celebrations.King's Hall and Winter Garden are available for hire for many functions including Weddings and Corporate events.

The Flying Duck is a traditional Yorkshire Dales real ale and fine wine bar situated in Ilkley town centre. Unique in the area, the Flying Duck incorporates its own brewing facilities with the new Wharfedale Brewery located in a barn at the rear of the pub. The building dates back to 1709 and retains many of its original features including stone and oak wooden floors, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and real open fires. Between the pub and the brewery is a raised decked beer garden with an impressive viewing gallery. The Flying Duck serves nine cask real ales, real ciders, continental lagers, bottle beers from around the world and an extensive range of fine wines, whiskies and spirits.

Two-screen independent cinema in the heart of Yorkshire showing films and events, plus a popular balcony terrace, bar, and lounge area serving food and drink.

Located within Ilkley’s historic railway station, this super-stylish, over 21s drinks emporium serves a range of innovative cocktails, premium wines, champagnes, spirits, cask ales and craft beers, as well as simple, soulful dishes that are perfect for casual dining. Step off the platform into the intimate Platform Lounge and kick back with a signature cocktail or choose from an array of premium wines, champagnes, spirits and craft beers. Head through to the stylish surroundings of the main bar or settle into a sofa on Platform 3 – the bar’s heated outdoor drinking and dining space. The drinks menu includes a nod to local landmarks such as bourbon based tipples Smoke on the Moor and Ilkley Mure Bah Tat, while their cocktail masterclasses provide the perfect backdrop for a birthday treat, pre-wedding celebration or any swanky gathering. Your first class drinks and dining carriage awaits!