Great news for coach visitors today as Otley got an official seal of approval from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) which awarded the town official Coach Friendly Town, City and Village status. Otley became the second town in Yorkshire (after Beverley) and one of only a select handful across the country to receive the prestigious accolade from the CPT – a national trade association representing bus and coach companies. …
Tourism information back after library refurb
Tourism information for visitors and residents is once again available at Otley Library after the building re-opened following its recent refurbishment. The library is home to a wealth of information about Otley and the wider Yorkshire region. It is open on the following days and times. Monday 9am to 6pmTuesday 9am to 5pmWednesday 10am to 5pmThursday 9am to 7pmFriday 9am to 5pmSaturday 9am to 4pmSunday 11am to 2pm Telephone: 01943 466572
Otley Boats launched for summer season 2019
Otley Boats have returned to the water for the summer. Opening times for 2019 include Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 5pm. Half hour hire is £4 per adult, £2 per child (six- to 16-year-olds). Hour hire (not available during busy periods) £7 per adult, £4 per child (six- to 16-year-olds). Children under five and dogs go free. Opening is both weather and river level dependent, please check https://www.facebook.com/OtleyBoats/ before …
Otley Show set for tomorrow
The Otley Show – one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country and the first major show of each season – takes place tomorrow. The show, which attracts some 12,000 visitors, will be open from 8am to 4pm with festivities in the usual showground spot. As well as exhibitors of livestock, handicrafts and floral displays, there will be more than 100 trade stands offering a wide range of produce and …
Four new town walking trails released
Visit Otley is releasing four new walking trails around the town this month. The A3 printed trail maps are themed by interest with trails on offer including a Family Riverside Walk, a Unique Shopping Trail and a History & Heritage trail. The three are complemented by a Best of Otley trail that combines the highlights of the other three trails. The four free trails will be available to pick up …
Tour de Yorkshire sees launch of Otley’s Summer of Cycling
Visit Otley is launching a Summer of Cycling this week that brings together the professional road cycling events taking place in or passing through the town and combines them with a family cycling week to create a calendar of events to suit cycling fans of all levels. To help promote cycling in and around the town, a new Otley Cycling Hub section has also been added to the Visit Otley …
Otley’s Green Festival hits town
Otley became the first town in Yorkshire to declare a climate emergency following a unanimous vote from councillors at the full council meeting on March 25. The declaration means the town has to take urgent action to tackle climate change and work towards being carbon neutral by 2030. The decision is a timely one given that the Otley Green Fair is being held at Otley Courthouse tomorrow. The fair will …
Cross to rise on Otley Chevin for Easter
This Saturday [April 6] sees Churches Together in Otley make their annual trip up Otley Chevin to put the iconic Chevin Cross in place for the duration of the Easter celebrations. Anyone wishing to help should meet at 9am in Courthouse Street or 9.30am on the Chevin. The cross will be taken down this year on Saturday May 4 at 9am. Easter church celebrations this month include Monday, April 15Otley …
Otley’s year of cycling
With three world-class cycling events taking place in Otley this year, the town is living up to the title given by ITV4 commentators on coverage of last year’s Tour de Yorkshire when it was declared “the UK’s cycling capital”. This year, the Tour de Yorkshire will again be coming through the town on Stage Four (the final day) of the men’s race on Sunday May 5. Stage Two of the men’s …
80s pop queens come to town
Not one but two pop queens from the 1980s are set to appear in Otley this month. First up is actress, TV presenter and pop icon Toyah Wilcox (pictured) who will be bringing her Up Close & Personal acoustic show to Otley Courthouse on Saturday March 23 at 8pm. For those lucky enough to have tickets, the show presents a unique chance to experience Toyah in an intimate setting where …