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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ilkley Fountain

In or near Denton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Ilkley Fountain — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Grove, Ilkley - geograph.org.uk - 5268159

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Ilkley · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ilkley Fountain is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Ilkley Fountain is a restored Victorian fountain located in the center of Ilkley, a historic spa town. Originally built in the 1860s, it has been revitalized to showcase moorland water flowing through it, symbolizing the relationship between the local ecosystem and the community's heritage. The fountain serves as a public art piece and a reminder of the area's natural history.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ilkley Fountain is a public art installation located in Ilkley, Yorkshire. It serves as a notable feature in the town's landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.9243, -1.8233
District
Bradford
Parish
Ilkley
Postcode
LS29 9HS
Parliamentary constituency
Keighley and Ilkley
Nearest railway station
Ilkley0.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ilkley Fountain?
Ilkley Fountain is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9HS), in the parish of Ilkley.
What is Ilkley Fountain?
Ilkley Fountain — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ilkley Fountain?
The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9HS.
Is Ilkley Fountain a protected site?
Yes — Ilkley Fountain is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ilkley Fountain free to visit?
Yes, Ilkley Fountain is free to enter.
How do I get to Ilkley Fountain?
The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9HS.