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Story of King's Hall & Winter Garden

Located in the heart of the picturesque town of Ilkley, King's Hall & Winter Garden is a stunning venue to enjoy live entertainment and the perfect location for weddings and social functions.

An image of the foundation stone being laid in 1906

The Foundation Stone Laid

Cllr. T J Jackson laid the foundation stone in 1906 and he opened, what was then the Town Hall on 27 April 1908. On 6 May 1908 the Council had their first meeting and continued to meet there until 1974.

View of ground floor of Winter Garden from balcony with bright lights set up for a wedding

The Opening of Winter Garden

The Winter Garden was opened on 22 June 1914 by Cllr Joseph Dinsdale. With its glass canopy, lantern roof, balcony and sprung wooden floor, the Winter Garden was a popular place for concerts, meetings, and dances. Today it’s the perfect setting for weddings and other celebrations.

An image of Alan Titchmarsh in a blue suit

Ilkley Town Hall Blue Plaque

On 10 June 2004 Yorkshire’s own Alan Titchmarsh unveiled the Ilkley Town Hall blue plaque. 

An image of King's Hall during a Pride event in 2021

Ilkley Pride

In 2022 King’s Hall and Winter Garden hosted the first Ilkley Pride. The event was incredibly well received, with over 1000 people attending and celebrating at the venue. 

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