Leeds - Surroundings

Ilkley (pop. 24,082) is a health resort located northwest of Leeds. The town has remains of a Roman wall; Manor House, one of the oldest buildings in Ilkley; and the surrounding countryside that attracts walkers and cyclists. Ilkley is home to a large literary festival that begins each year at the end of September and runs for two weeks.

Otley (pop. 13,806) is a market town on the Wharfe northwest of Leeds. The annual Otley Folk Festival takes place in September and the noted Victorian Fayre is each year in December.

Wetherby is a small town on the River Wharfe featuring riverside walks and interesting shops.