Ilkley is a spa town and civil parish in West Yorkshire, in Northern England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Ilkley civil parish consists of the adjoining village of Ben Rhydding, and it is a ward within the city borough of the City of Bradford. Being around 12 miles (19 kilometres) north of Bradford and 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Leeds, the town is situated mainly on the south edge of the River Wharfe in Wharfedale, one of the Yorkshire Dales. According to the 2011 Census, there is a permanent resident population of 14809. Within this population, 20.73 per cent are aged between 45 and 59 years of ages, composing the largest age group in the town. Thanks to Ilkley's spa town heritage and surrounding countryside, tourism is an important regional trade. Ilkley is a shopping town that sells everything from video game, fine wine, pricey fashions and art. Located in the restored Victorian arcade, the shopping centre is complete with a fountain and hanging baskets. Furthermore, regional employers consist of the Woolmark Company, Spooner Industries and NG Bailey. The town is also the home of two breweries, Ilkley Brewery situated on the outskirts, and Wharfedale Brewery which is housed within the grounds of a previous 18th-century farmhouse in the town centre. The town centre is characterised by Victorian architecture, wide streets and flower displays. Ilkley Moor, towards the south of the town, is the matter of a folk song, regularly described as the informal anthem of Yorkshire, 'On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at'. The song's words are penned in Yorkshire dialect, its title interpreted as 'On Ilkley Moor without a hat.' For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of reputable contractors in Ilkley to make certain of quality.
