Darwin Gardens

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A Millennium Green is an area of open space, to be enjoyed permanently by the local community. It is a place where people can relax, children can play, and everyone can enjoy nature.

Each Millennium Green is unique as it is up to the local community, who control the Green via a Charitable Trust, to decide what specific features it should have. Millennium Greens are an initiative of the Countryside Agency supported by funds from the Millennium Commission.

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green occupies a site adjacent to Wells Road in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK. It is situated only a few minutes' walk from the town centre by a 1/4 mile attractive pedestrian route, and has fine views of the famous Ilkley Moor, which directly overlooks the site. Picnic tables and seats are provided and much of the site is accessible to the disabled/less-able visitor.

As well as its attractive situation and variety of wildlife habitats, the Green also includes many features that have been inspired by the evolution of Ilkley over the millennia - including Charles Darwin's period of residence here during the first publication of 'The Origin of Species' and his connection with several historic buildings which surround the Millennium Green.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Grounds for outdoor activities

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Public Transport: Nearest train station: Ilkley Railway Station Nearest bus station: Ilkley Bus Station

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green

Type:Viewpoint/Beauty Spot

Wells Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9JG
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What's Nearby

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  4. The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original…

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  1. The location of All Saints’ Parish Church Ilkley, originally, the site of the Roman fort…

    0.44 miles away
  2. Behind the Flying Duck pub is an old barn that has been restored into a micro-brewery and…

    0.44 miles away
  3. Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest…

    0.46 miles away
  4. Riverside Gardens is a popular place for families to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

    0.53 miles away
  5. The River Wharfe is an ideal place for a walk or stroll and is popular for fly fishing. …

    0.68 miles away
  6. High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an…

    0.83 miles away
  7. Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

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    3.84 miles away
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    4.38 miles away
  11. An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven…

    4.49 miles away
  12. The Keighley Bus Museum Trust hosts a magnificent collection of vintage vehicles.

    4.55 miles away
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