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Ilkley, located in West Yorkshire, is a popular spa town that is situated in northern England. The town itself is situated on the banks of the River Wharfe and is also near the Yorkshire Dales, making it an ideal base for exploring the local area. The town became a prominent spa town during the Victorian era and is still home to several impressive Victorian era structures. Visitors will find there are plenty of shops and dining venues to enjoy in the town of Ilkley. There is also a range of accommodation options from which to choose in the local area.

The abundance of small self-governing shops is a feature that no tourist can deny about the English town of Ilkley. The town has the honour of winning Entente Florale competition, which is an international horticultural contest, and the results are based on the judges along with the tourist board. It has since maintained its floral environment and as a result won the National Floral contest. This is enough to narrate the amazing floral culture of the town.

Ilkleys oldest building Manor House is also a designated museum. It is a treat for the people who are interested in the history as it contains objects and artifacts from prehistoric times to the Victorian era. The distinctive feature of the town is its Toy Museum. One of the rarest collections of toys in England is housed in this town. Toys dating back to two thousand years can be seen along with relatively new Victorian dolls.

Apart from well planned urban areas, Ilkley's rural neighbouring surroundings are maintained so that cyclists can enjoy the fairy tale ambiance. Special tracks have been developed to achieve this end. This clearly shows the inclination of government in equally improving the living standards of the locals and tourists.

The Yorkshire County has only a handful of open-air swimming pools and one of the oldest is in Ilkley which was built in the early 1930s. It becomes a hotspot for the incoming tourists in the summer. People of all age groups find the swimming pool a delightful experience in the summer holidays.