A month of Poetry & Pageantry

As May starts to move spring into summer, we have a month packed with poetry and pageantry for you. First up is the Chevin Motor Club’s Classics on the Cobbles this Sunday (May 8) in Market Place. Members of the club will be showing off their magnificent motors on the medieval marketplace and all profits raised will be going to …

November is festival month in Otley

It’s November and so, it’s festival month in Otley with four major happenings taking place. First up is Town Poet Matthew Hedley Stoppard’s book launch The Garland King. Matthew attempted a launch of this new tome at the end of last year but his plans were blighted by two successive lockdowns and so he goes again this month. The launch …

It’s festival month in Otley

September is traditionally a month of festivals in Otley and while some old favourites such as the Vintage Transport Extravaganza may have fallen victim to Covid, there’s still much to do in the town this month. First up are this year’s Heritage Open Days that take place at Otley Courthouse on September 11. This year’s theme is Edible England and …

Six weeks of summer fun indoor ideas

Just because it’s the summer doesn’t mean the weather is going to be great every day. Here are some indoor things to do with the kids this summer for when the weather is inclement Buttercups Inside the Westgate Arcade is this soft play area, great for kids to let off some steam while adults chill in the café. Puffin Pottery …

It’s Otley Music Month this July

It’s music month in Otley thanks to the fabulous Otley Live festival that takes place from Friday July 30th and ends on Yorkshire Day, Sunday August 1. The weekender includes gigs by national and local artists at some of the town’s most loved venues, including the Black Horse, Otta’s Leah, The Rookery, Upstairs at the Labour Rooms and the Otley …

Farmers’ Market and the new Bay Horse Court Bazaar

Farmers’ Market this month will take place on Sunday July 25 when a host of stalls selling local produce will descend on Market Place. At the same time, The Courthouse will be hosting its regular crafts market, while the last Sunday of the month now sees the new Bay Horse Court Bazaar taking over Bay Horse Court for a few …

Outdoors Month: Where to dine al fresco

See our outdoor dining video from Alfresco April above It’s Outdoors Month in Otley. And while the Chevin, Wharfemeadows and Gallow’s Hill are all amazing spots we’re lucky to have on our doorstep, Outdoors Month also means we can highlight another of our favourite activities in Otley – al fresco dining. Here are a selection of some of the fantastic …

Back to lives – live music returns

Live music is back in Otley’s venues from May 17. See our fabulous video starring the town poet Matthew Hedley Stoppard and many of our great music acts above.

What can I do from May 17 in Otley?

England entered Step Three of the government’s roadmap on May 17, allowing for pubs and restaurants to reopen indoors, indoor performances to take place, and groups of six people or two households to mix indoors. You can view a list of all Otley’s pubs, bars and cafés here.   Additionally, people can now hug each other once again, the ban on overseas holidays has been lifted for “green list” …

Alfresco April and Magic May

Pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars are back open in Otley from April 12, with more opening as indoor dining returns in May. Check out our video above.