Campgrounds near Ilkley Literature Festival
Head to Ilkley for a lively debate with the likes of Jeremy Paxman and Melvyn Bragg, or to get up close and personal with a literary legend like Louis de Bernières or Margaret Drabble.
This prestigious 17-day festival draws a glittering array of names every year, and there are over 200 reasonably priced events to choose from, including readings, workshops and discussions with authors, poets and journalists; literary walks; and comedy performances. The programme also features masterclasses for both novice and experienced writers, on themes such as investigative journalism or fiction writing.
Children aged 4-12 will find a whole weekend dedicated to fun kids' activities, including puppet shows, theatre workshops, drawing and storytelling sessions, and opportunities to meet their favourite writers and illustrators.
There's even a lively - and entirely free - fringe programme, with standup comedy, readings, live music and cabaret. Watch out for unexpected extras such as silly hats and cinnamon biscuits!
29 bookable campgrounds within 24.1 kilometres of Ilkley Literature Festival
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- Quiet site on a Yorkshire hill farm with views over Swinsty Reservoir
- Walk to two reservoirs; 15 minutes’ drive from Brimham Rocks
- Barbecues are permitted; walk to a country pub and public footpaths
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- Simple and scenic pop-up site on a Yorkshire Dales working farm
- A 10-minute drive to Bolton Abbey or Stump Cross Caverns
- Direct access to the Dales Way; two village pubs five mins' drive away
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- Attractive rural location just off the A658, 20 mins' drive from Leeds
- Harewood House 15 minutes' drive; close to Yorkshire Dales walks
- Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pool on site, plus café and firepit
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- Family-run Yorkshire Dales site nine miles from Malham Cove
- Pop-up near to Grassington and 10 minutes' drive from Skipton
- Walks from the site; pub next door; farm shop and café across the road
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- Pop-up North Yorkshire campsite five minutes’ walk from Grassington
- Bolton Abbey 25 minutes’ drive; Stump Cross Caverns 10 minutes
- Spectacular River Wharfe and Yorkshire Dales National Park views
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- On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
- Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
- Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65
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- Family-friendly, peaceful site near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
- Half an hour’s drive from Gibson Mill and Haworth
- Direct access to the Pennine Way; other footpaths nearby
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Scenic, well-drained flat field on the edge of Heptonstall
- A 20-minute walk to Hebden Bridge; Hardcastle Crags 10 minute's drive
- Simple dog-friendly pitches; pubs, café and shop a short walk away
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- West Yorkshire wild camping on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
- National Trust Hardcastle Crags 10 minutes’ drive; Halifax 25 minutes
- Expansive views of Calder Valley from the site; hiking trails nearby
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
Unpowered grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent site 6 x No availability on our site
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