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Where Yorkshire's anthem was written on the moor behind Betty's Tea Room — Ilkley's extraordinary Ilkley Moor, the Cow and Calf Rocks, the essential Betty's experience, and the beautiful Victorian spa town make it one of Yorkshire's most civilised and rewarding small destinations

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Known for

Ilkley Moor (On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at — Yorkshire's unofficial anthem), the Victorian spa town heritage, the Betty's Tea Room, the Cow and Calf Rocks, and one of Yorkshire's most affluent and civilised small towns

A little history

Ilkley was a fashionable Victorian spa town — the hydropathic hotels on the slopes of the moor attracted the wealthy of the industrial north. The moor that gives Yorkshire its anthem stretches behind the town. Betty's Tea Room, the famous Yorkshire institution, has a branch here. The Cow and Calf Rocks are the moor's most distinctive landmark.

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Ilkley Moor is extraordinary — particularly the Cow and Calf Rocks for the views. Betty's Tea Room for the essential Yorkshire tea room experience (expect a queue). The Victorian town centre for excellent independent shops.

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Food & drink in Ilkley

Ilkley has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. Betty's is the iconic destination. The town centre has excellent food for its size. Local Wharfedale produce throughout.

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Ilkley's affluent catchment supports excellent independent businesses. The town has one of Yorkshire's strongest independent retail and food scenes.

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