Wander through an unimposing archway in Church Street close by All Saints Church and you will discover Ilkley's most treasured building: The Manor House. Although it has undergone many alterations since the 13th century when it was first built it remains an attractive and wonderful place to house interesting ancient artefacts, changing exhibitions presenting some of the best of northern artists work and is the hub of a range of cultural activities.
The Manor House Collection:
The ground floor museum houses Roman and Victorian artefacts.
The Manor House is an attractive Art Gallery and Museum situated in the pretty former Spa Town of Ilkley, benefiting from a picturesque riverside location. It offers the visitor exciting glimpses into the past and insight into the work of some of the best artists and crafts people in the locality. The Manor House has been arranged and furnished with items from the 17th and 18th century including some fine 17th century oak furniture. The 'SolarWing', now the Museum, contains displays that illustrate the historv of Ilkley from Prehistoric times through to the Victorian period when Ilkley was an important Spa resort. The displays include local finds of Prehistoric material, some Victorian items and some Roman artefacts recovered from the f
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Ilkley Manor House Art Gallery and Museum