Exterior shot of King's Hall during the day.

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Allow us to welcome you to our beautiful Edwardian theatre King’s Hall and our elegant Winter Garden.

Traditional theatre and Winter Garden

Located in the heart of the picturesque town of Ilkley, it’s a stunning spot to enjoy live entertainment and the perfect location for weddings and social functions.

King's Hall and Winter Garden currently host a wide range of events, including a variety of professional touring productions, such as enchanting family shows, must-see music concerts, top comedy, and inspiring talks. The venue also welcomes local amateur dramatic and performing arts companies. It is also a great venue to hold weddings, parties, lifestyle fairs and community events.

King's Hall and Winter Garden is one of the key venues for the Summer Festival held in August every year and the hugely popular Ilkley Literature Festival.

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Our Story

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.