Parks & Woodlands
Idle Recreation Ground
Eccleshill Park
Eastburn Playing Field
Cross Roads Park
Grove Park
Pleasant pocket park complete with bandstand on The Grove, Ilkley. There is an annual programme of concerts.
Margaret McMillan Tower
Venue near City Park
City Park
War Memorials
Detailed information may be found by following the links and searching by name etc: War Memorials online or Historic England for listed memorials. If you have any questions about upkeep…
Shipley Glen
People seeking fresh air and relaxation have flocked to this site for many years.
Hirst Wood South
Hirst Wood (north) is located in the bottom of the Aire valley, midway between Bingley and Shipley. It is bounded on its northern edge by the River Aire, to the…
Judy Woods
Mature oak and beech trees make a visit worthwhile throughout the year.
Griff Wood
A woodland created in the 19th century.
Ferniehurst Dell
Located on the northern flank of the Aire valley between Shipley and Baildon, Ferniehurst Dell is a short, steep sided narrow valley. There is housing to two sides, a road…
Crabtree Ghyll
A carpet of wildflowers greets woodland visitors early in the year.
Buck Wood
Home to a Bronze Age enclosure (2,800 – 500 years BCE) and a popular destination for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits
A great place to observe birds, plants, butterflies, and dragonflies, and if you’re really lucky you may even spot an otter!
Wibsey Park
Wibsey Park has something for everyone, from tree lined walks, to a lovely little lake, an aviary to numerous sports pitches. Come down and get involved in your local park,…
West Park, Girlington
West Park is a friendly community park, offering the opportunity to get involved in a number of leisure activities for the whole family. Perfect for a relaxed stroll, an entertaining…
Victoria Park, Oakenshaw
Victoria Park, Oakenshaw, is a bustling park with plenty of space for all the family. There’s an excellent skate park, a play area, and bowls pitch to keep everyone healthy…
Victoria Park, Keighley
Victoria Park has plenty of room for kickabout or a game of rounders. Why not come and relax on the grass in summer under one of the trees? Situated next…
Victoria Park, Clayton
Victoria Park, Clayton, is a cosy local park with plenty to offer to the whole family. Come and relax on the lawns, or pick up the pace with a game…
St. Ives Country Park
St Ives Country Park is one of Airedale’s hidden gems offering something for all the family in all seasons. It is also Bradford Districts largest park at 217ha. What’s on…
Silsden Park
Silsden Park is a large, open park, with several different areas for taking part in sports activities or for taking a walk. Set right in the heart of Silsden, there…