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Ilkley launches Christmas attractions to draw shoppers to town centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

Ilkley is launching a festive programme including illuminated displays, a free trail and a shop window competition.

Ilkley is launching a festive programme of attractions designed to bring visitors into the town centre and encourage people to shop, eat and spend locally. The Ilkley Business Improvement District has unveiled a giant illuminated teddy bear, a spectacular light projection on Ilkley Town Hall, a Winter Wonderland Festive Trail, a Christmas shop window competition and a promotional video celebrating the town's independent businesses.

The festivities begin on 21 November, when a giant illuminated Ilkley Christmas Teddy Bear takes pride of place at Canker Well on The Grove. A Santa's Workshop light projection will transform the front of Ilkley Town Hall into a festive spectacle for residents and visitors throughout the Christmas period.

Families can explore the town with a free Winter Wonderland Festive Trail running from 21 November until 3 January 2027. Local artist John Giles created 12 large-scale Winter Wonderland scenes featuring familiar Ilkley landmarks with a festive twist, displayed at locations around the town centre. Each scene contains a hidden letter; participants who find all 12 can win a £50 Ilkley Gift Card. Those who rearrange the letters to reveal the name of a famous Yorkshire legend can enter a second prize draw.

Ilkley launches Christmas attractions to draw shoppers to town centre
Image: Telegraph & Argus

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