Gabby Logan at ILF 2022, c. Rich Bunce

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The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival returns for another phenomenal event in 2024.  Founded in 1973, it’s the North’s longest-running literary event, loved by writers, readers and publishers alike for its warm welcome and wide-ranging programming.

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Poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival this autumn.

 

Special guests this year include Gyles Brandreth, Prue Leith, Safiya Kinshasa, Julian Clary and dozens more talking about their latest works and passion projects.

 

 

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Ilkley Literature Festival

Type:Festival

Ilkley, West Yorkshire
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Tel01943 816714

Opening Times

Season (4 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024)

What's Nearby

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

    0.08 miles away
  2. The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original…

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

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

    0.12 miles away
  1. The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

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

    0.18 miles away
  3. Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is a place where people can relax, children can play and…

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

    0.38 miles away
  5. White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a…

    0.6 miles away
  6. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also…

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

    1 miles away
  8. Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

    1.04 miles away
  9. National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning…

    4.16 miles away
  10. Prince of Wales Park near Bingley has a variety of footpaths through wooded grounds, with…

    4.75 miles away
  11. The Keighley Bus Museum Trust hosts a magnificent collection of vintage vehicles.

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

    4.85 miles away
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