Victorian life at the Old Castle
Manor House Art Gallery & Museum, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT
The five cottages shared a single cold water tap and three outside lavatories. The event focuses on the Robinsons. He was a carter and she ran a cyclists cafe and took in boarders. There is opportunity for children to dress as Victorians. They will be able to make pictures to help them record their experience. There will be some Victorian toys and creative chalks to play with in the courtyard.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 11am
- Sunday 20 September:
- 2pm
Location & directions
Manor House Art Gallery & Museum, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT
- Directions:
- North west of All Saints Church at A65 and Brook Street crossroads
- Contact on day:
- John Cockshott
- Telephone number:
- +447791608062
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- If you can, please let us know that you are coming by telephone or email. If you can't, it's fine to just turn up
- Booking contact name:
- John Cockshott
- Booking telephone number:
- +447791608062
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 03 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 07 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Disabled parking needs prior booking
Additional information
The Manor House stands within the site of Olicana Roman fort.
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
