Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ilkley Toy Museum
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Ilkley Toy Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ilkley Toy Museum is a museum 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
Ilkley Toy Museum showcases a private collection of toys from various sources, highlighting their stories and history. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring toys from different eras, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
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 Toy Museum, located in Yorkshire (postcode LS29), is a museum dedicated to the history of toys. It features a diverse collection that reflects the evolution of children's playthings over time. The museum provides insight into cultural trends and childhood experiences through its exhibits.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9239, -1.8221
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Phone
- 07808762982
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm; Thursdays & Fridays 12-4pm throughout August
- Official site
- www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7837861978 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ilkley Toy Museum?
- Ilkley Toy Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9HR), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Ilkley Toy Museum?
- Ilkley Toy Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ilkley Toy Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9HR.
- Is Ilkley Toy Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Ilkley Toy Museum is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ilkley Toy Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9HR.