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Applications for our Fringe Festival are open!
Get creative! Ilkley Literature Festival open applications for the 2020 Fringe Have you been getting creative in lockdown? Ilkley Literature Festival are encouraging local writers,…more
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Family Resources
We know it may be hard to entertain and homeschool your children, so we have put together a list of…more
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The 2020 Writing Competitions are Open
Ilkley Literature Festival are pleased to announce that our annual writing competitions are now open for entries. The Walter Swan Poetry Prize Run…more
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Statement on ILF & COVID-19
In light of the government’s new measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, we would like to remind our Friends…more
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Special Event Announcement: Eddie Jones – Thursday 28 November
We are delighted to announce that England Rugby coach Eddie Jones will be joining us for a special event on…more
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2019 Walter Swan Trust Poetry Prize Results
Walter Swan Poetry Prize 1st. Border Patrol by Deborah Ballantyne 2nd. What Are You, Puffin by Rob Miles 3rd. honey…more
From Our Blog
Thank You for Attending ILF19
From star of stage and screen David Suchet captivating audiences with his stunning photography to Ben Aitken’s hilarious tales of…more
Download the 2019 Programme
We are delighted to bring you the 2019 Ilkley Literature Festival programme. From the Poet Laureate to emerging writers, from…more