Ilkley Manor House
📍 Castle Yard, Ilkley LS29 9DT, UK
About Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House, nestled in Castle Yard, Ilkley, stands as a cherished local museum and art gallery. Housed within a historic building, it offers visitors a fascinating journey through the rich heritage of Ilkley and the surrounding region. With an impressive Google rating of 4.7/5 stars from numerous reviews, it's celebrated for its engaging displays and welcoming atmosphere.
The Manor House is renowned for its knowledgeable volunteer guides who provide insightful tours, sharing the compelling history of both the house itself and the wider town. Guests consistently praise the interesting local history displays, which are frequently complemented by a varied programme of art exhibitions and other presentations, covering subjects from local artists to railway history. The dedicated team ensures a memorable and educational experience for all who visit.
Visiting Information
Ilkley Manor House welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays, operating from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The venue is committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance to help ensure a comfortable and inclusive visit for everyone.
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📍 Castle Yard, Ilkley LS29 9DT, UK
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Showing 5 of 97 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
After finding old match box in local charity shop down south. Arranged visit to the manor house when I was next up north. Meet couple of volunteers/guides she was and is very knowledgeable so fantastic tour/history to the house and town Highly recommend to check opening times or if big group contact the manor house for more information to arrange. Free but suggested donations as they need to keep the manor house open.
Very knowledgeable guide who can tell you about the history of the house. Interesting local history displays. A real gem.
Interesting local museum in very historic building. While I was there there was an art exhibition and another about the history of the railway. I teresing, informative and with helpful staff. Well worth a visit.
Absolutely essential place to visit for anyone that likes history. Visiting is free, the staff are so friendly! Plenty of green space out back for kids to run about and just generally a good place to visit.
Fascinating coffee morning lecture. Friendly and helpful staff and volunteers. A charming little museum and art gallery.