Ilkley
Plenty of outdoor activities are available in Ilkley, but there are many other attractions in the town, including one of the UKs only remaining lidos.
Visit Ilkley on an Arriva bus trip, routes 870/874.
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High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and boulder, named because one is large with a smaller one sitting close to it, like a cow and its calf. The rocks are a great place to climb and the moor offers spectacular views of Ilkley and beyond.
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Ilkley Pool and Lido is one of the only lido left in the country, attracting thousands each year from both the local area and the wider one. It is a fantastic place to take children in the summer, and also has tennis courts, a putting green and crown bowls on site.
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Ilkley Toy Museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the North of England, with a particularly fine display of early English wooden dolls. The museum displays a range of dolls, toys and games dating from 350BC to the present day.
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Manor House is one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, which has been converted into an attractive museum and art gallery. On the ground floor visitors are given a glimpse into Ilkley's past while the first floor galleries provide the venue for a regularly changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
Places nearby
Get the most out of your multi-journey saver tickets by visiting the following towns in the area: