For a small market town, we punch well above our weight when it comes to media coverage. Here’s a selection of links to recent stories about Otley. They are listed in reverse chronological order with the latest at the top.
June 27, 2026
New Otley Bookfest set to celebrate the written word | Ilkley Gazette
June 25, 2026
Ex-champion Lizzie Deignan takes charge of Otley Cycle Races – Wharfedale Observer
June 24, 2026
The Yorkshire town criers hoping to be named world champion later this year – Yorkshire Post
June 23, 2026
Hedgehogs return as Otley wildlife corridor project takes shape – Ilkley Gazette
Fifth Otley family cycling day takes place this Sunday – Wharfedale Observer
June 19, 2026
Otley studio’s scarf designs hit the global stage at World Cup – Latest From ITV News
June 18, 2026
World Cup scarves a ‘pinch-me moment’ for Otley designer – BBC News
June 17, 2026
Otley tech specialist Apollo3D scoops top customer service prize at the Yorkshire Choice Awards
June 12, 2026
Free shuttle bus to Otley Chevin this summer from Sunday | Ilkley Gazette
June 11, 2026
Otley Garden Centre unveils plans for new outdoor play area – Your Harrogate
June 9, 2026
Climate crisis film screening and discussion to take place in Otley | Ilkley Gazette
June 2, 2036
Otley Music Festival returns for 2026 with two weekends of live talent | Ilkley Gazette
May 29, 2026
Historic Otley pub reopening under new ownership | Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies team up for magnificent June concert
May 28, 2026
Otley Golf Club to celebrate 120th anniversary with events – Wharfedale Observer
May 23, 2026
Otley marks 799 years of its trading and pub heritage – Ilkley Gazette
May 20, 2026
Otley Chevin parking charges – could they be scrapped? – Wharfedale Observer
Otley Chamber Orchestra performs to a full house – Wharfedale Observer
May 14, 2026
New table tennis club launched at Otley Common – Wharfedale Observer
FIFA World Cup 2026 scarf collection designed in Otley – Wharfedale Observer
May 12, 2026
New monthly writing for wellbeing workshop launches in Otley – Ilkley Gazette
Leeds Marathon 2026: Route Map, Live Streaming, Schedule And All You Need To Know – Sunday Guardian
May 8, 2026
Urban Super Trials motorcycle event to take over Otley – Ilkley Gazette
Otley Camera Club invites visitors to annual photography exhibition | Ilkley Gazette
May 1, 2026
Third Otley Coffee Festival brews up success and romance – Ilkley Gazette
April 29, 2026
Chumbawamba guitarist Boff Whalley behind new festival in Otley – Ilkley Gazette
April 24, 2026
Otley Green Fair to take place next month – Wharfedale Observer
April 10, 2026
David Bowie and Nanci Griffith shows come to Otley – Ilkley Gazette
April 2, 2026
Otley is now bidding to become the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture in 2028 – The Hoot Leeds
Otley bids to become UK Town Of Culture 2028 – Ilkley Gazette
March 25, 2026
Otley set for Easter Monday Morris Dancing Trail – Wharfedale Observer
March 16, 2026
Otley secures government funding to investigate empty shops – Yorkshire Post
March 12, 2026
Otley dance school to join 1,500 dancers in world record attempt – Ilkley Gazette
March 11, 2026
Otley Players to perform Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestly – Ilkley Gazette
March 11, 2026
Made in Otley: Classical musician Andrew Mason – Ilkley Gazette
March 6, 2026
Hundreds turn out as new charity shop superstore opens in Leeds town – with 99p section – YEP
March 5, 2026
Theatre, comedy and film comes to Otley Courthouse – Wharfedale Observer
March 3, 2026
All-day celebration of folk music and dance being held in Otley | Wharfedale Observer
March 2, 2026
New community-designed carved oak bench unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park – LCC News
February 23, 2026
All the winners from the 2026 Otley Business Awards – Ilkely Gazette
Feburary 18, 2026
Plan for a wildlife corridor in Otley launched – Ilkley Gazette
February 16, 2026
Community groups invited to shape Otley 800 anniversary celebrations – Ilkley Gazette
January 21, 2026
Made in Otley: Patsy Matheson is ready for a restart – Ilkley Gazette
January 20, 2026
Runners climb ‘Cheverest’ 48 times for charity – bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026
Otley Athletic Club smash Cheverest challenge raising £15k – Ilkley Gazette
January 16, 2026
Otley’s Cafe Enzo identify a need to provide an “all weather” service – Telegraph & Argus
January 2, 2026
Otley Choral Society is looking forward to 2026 – Ilkley Gazette
December 22, 2025
All the winners from Otley Snowman Trail as it ends for another year – Ilkley Gazette
December 1, 2025
Have a Christmas Made in Otley: festive film tells a heartfelt story – Ilkley Gazette
November 27, 2025
Beauty spot buildings to get protected status – bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025
All you need to know about Otley Victorian Fayre 2025 – Ilkley Gazette
November 24, 2025
Footbridge reopens after controversial repairs – BBC.co.uk
November 21, 2025
What’s on and where in Otley this Christmas – Ilkley Gazette
November 20, 2025
Otley Players bring a West Yorkshire twist to Robin Hood – Ilkley Gazette
November 19, 2025
Snap Fitness to open 24/7 gym in Otley in January – Ilkley Gazette
November 13, 2025
Made in Otley: Chris (CJ) Smith – Ilkley Gazette
November 11, 2025
Countdown to Christmas starts in Otley with lights switch-on – Ilkley Gazette
November 5, 2025
Otley Players to present Robin Hood and the Men of Chevin Forest – Ilkley Gazette
November 5, 2025
Otley Beer Festival returns, November 28th and November 29 – Ilkley Gazette
October 24, 2025
Green light for £205,000 Otley Kirkgate pavement scheme – Ilkley Gazette
October 23, 2025
Made in Otley: Meet singer-songwriter guitarist Katie Spencer – Ilkley Gazette
September 30, 2025
Chance to get involved in shaping Otley’s future – Ilkley Gazette
September 11, 2025
Otley businesses unite behind ‘Take Back Fultons’ campaign – Ilkley Gazette
September 11, 2025
Otley hosts Town Crier competition with criers from nationwide – Ilkley Gazette
September 4, 2025
Otley Coffee Culture runs workshop events – Ilkley Gazette
August 30, 2025
White Swan, Otley, to host charity music festival SwanFest | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
August 23, 2025
Arthington Show attracts 3000 visitors for 105th anniversary – Wharfedale Observer
August 21, 2025
Otley campaigners bid to get town centre eyesore ‘back into action’ – BBC News
Otley Choral Society excited for their coming season – Ilkley Gazette
August 20, 2025
Otley marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day at Memorial Garden – Wharfedale Observer
August 19, 2025
Otley Camera Club’s new season features star speakers – Ilkley Gazett
Full details as plans to demolish and rebuild Leeds footbridge reach next stage – Yorkshire Evening Post
August 7, 2025
Made in Otley: Serious Sam Barrett | Wharfedale Observer
August 6, 2025
Otley celebrated Yorkshire Day and prepares to mark VJ Day – Wharfedale Observer
Yorkshire Day marked in Otley – Yahoo
August 3, 2025
‘I run Britain’s cheapest shop… everything costs 20p – but we’re STILL fighting a crimewave’ – Daily Mail
July 29, 2025
Leeds coffee brand to open second permanent shop in ‘stunning’ nearby market town – Yorkshire Evening Post
July 25, 2025
MP celebrates Otley’s viral cheese makers Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese | Ilkley Gazette
July 24, 2025
Historic Otley pub saved from closure reopens after major refurbishment – Yorkshire Evening Post
Otley entrepreneur Daisy Lyons shortlisted for award – Wharfedale Observer
July 19, 2025
Katie White MP: Let’s take back Fultons and bring new life to Otley | Wharfedale Observer
July 17, 2025
7 Leeds parks named among the best in the country in 2025 Green Flag Awards – Yorkshire Evening Post
July 15, 2025
Otley installs new contemporary map totems in the town – Wharfedale Observer
Packed year for Wildlife Friendly Otley as campaign grows – Ilkley Gazette
July 2, 2025
Wednesday: Otley Cycle Races | velouk.net
June 28, 2025
Otley booms as female-led businesses help buck national trends | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
June 26, 2025
Otley booms as female-led businesses help buck national trends – Wharfedale Observer
Golf ace wins first Yorkshire Order of Merit title at Otley – Wharfedale Observer
June 25, 2025
Thousands attend Otley Carnival 2025 on a sunny Saturday – Wharfedale Observer
June 23, 2025
24 colourful photos from the Otley Carnival featuring floats, dancers and performers – Yorkshire Post
June 21, 2025
Otley Town Council provides children with bikes for summer | Ilkley Gazette
June 18, 2025
Otley Carnival returns to light up Leeds market town this weekend – route and timings Yorkshire Post
June 15, 2025
How Yorkshire market town Otley’s booming high street is bucking the national trend Yorkshire Post
June 14, 2025
Over 700 responses as town council in Leeds launches bid to improve bus services Yorkshire Evening Post
June 12, 2025
Otley Green Fair gets thumbs up from nearly 250 visitors – Ilkley Gazette
June 10, 2025
Otley Chevin minibus service to run up the famous hill – Ilkley Gazette
June 8, 2025
Otley Players to feature at Otley Walking Festival 2025 – Ilkley Gazette
Otley Town Council launches bus service survey – Wharfedale Observer
June 4, 2025
Charity festival celebrates Otley’s musical talent | Ilkley Gazette
June 3, 2025
Otley aims to cement status as ‘Yorkshire’s Christmas Town’ | Wharfedale Observer
May 25, 2025
Otley Show: Season opener proves a hit, but the bluetongue threat looms – Yorkshire Post
May 24, 2025
Praise for everyone as crowds flock to 214th Otley Show – Wharfedale Observer
May 20, 2025
Otley Show 2025: Best pictures from the oldest one-day agricultural show in the country – MSN
May 19, 2025
Otley Show 2025: Best pictures from the oldest one-day agricultural show in the country – Yorkshire Post
May 12, 2025
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: First pictures from marathon – can you spot yourself? – Yorkshire Post
May 8, 2025
Meet the Otley ghost tour guide who Yorkshire is all about | Keighley News
May 7, 2025
Otley fan park and road closures for Rob Burrow Marathon | Ilkley Gazette
April 27 2025
VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in West Yorkshire – BBC News
April 25 2025
The 13 safest areas of Leeds according to police figures including Otley, Boston Spa and Wetherby – MSN
People’s Postcode Lottery Leeds: Otley residents joy as street wins share … – Yorkshire Evening Post
April 22 2025
12 spectacular ancient woodland walks in Yorkshire perfect for a spring stroll – YorkshireLive
April 19 2025
Event to celebrate community spaces in Weston area of Otley | Ilkley Gazette
April 17 2025
Bridge Church in Otley to host Hebden Bridge Band concert – Wharfedale Observer
Meet the Yorkshire volunteers who are on patrol to help toads cross the road – YP
April 16 2025
Otley Common share offer given a big boost by investors – Ilkley Gazette
Deputy mayor helps launch new door and window showroom in Otley – Ilkley Gazette
April 11 2025
From plans to pints: the revival of the Cross Pipes in Otley | Ilkley Gazette
April 7 2025
Otley Chevin: Scores of people help carry huge cross to top of Otley Chevin as part of annual tradition – Yorkshire Post
The charming market town cafe – reviewed in the style of the Shipping Forecast – Yahoo
April 4 2025
Great British Pub Crawl brings Dale and Holly into Otley – Ilkley Gazette
March 28, 2025
Ilkley and Otley businesses in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025 finals – IG
March 25, 2025
Prospect of £5 pint leaves bitter taste for some pubgoers | Pubs – The Guardian
Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies at St Margaret’s Church
March 24, 2025
Why little ducks are being left on walls in Otley – Wharfedale Observer
February 26, 2025
New plans unveiled for creation of Otley Riverside Visitor Centre – Ilkley Gazette
Fundraising milestone reached in bid to buy Otley Methodist Church | Wharfedale Observer
Milestone reached in bid to buy Otley Methodist Church | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
February 21, 2025
Otley’s Town Mayor visits French twin town of Montereau-Fault-Yonne | Ilkley Gazette
January 30, 2025
Supergroup, The Guilty Men, heading to Otley in February | Ilkley Gazette
January 30, 2025
Lucy Chambers from Otley secures role in Waterloo Road – Ilkley Gazette
January 29, 2025
Otley Farmers Market to go twice-monthly in 25th anniversary year | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
January 25, 2025
Otley Beer Festival distributes charity cash as best beer is revealed – Ilkley Gazette
January 24, 2025
Building with a rich history transformed into the Secret Garden Café | Wharfedale Observer
January 22, 2025
Carrie Martin Music: Otley Folk Club – Gazette & Herald Events
January 21, 2025
19 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1998 Yorkshire Evening Post
January 18, 2025
Otley Courthouse: the little community arts centre that could – Yorkshire Bylines
January 2, 2025
New Year’s Day in Otley and Ilkley: People take the plunge in annual tradition at White Wells …
December 28, 2024
The stunning UK town famous for its pubs where Mike Tindall spent his childhood – Daily Express
December 25, , 2024
Winners of Otley Snowman Trail 2024 announced – Ilkley Gazette
December 21, 2024
15 of the best fish and chip shops in Leeds for a Christmas chippy treat – Yorkshire Evening Post
December 18, 2024
TV presenter Helen Skelton on her favourite Yorkshire things | York Press
December 14, 2024
Annual Rudolph’s tractor run to take place this weekend | The Northern Farmer
December 13, 2024
The Sleeping Beauty and Shylock coming to Otley Courthouse – Ilkley Gazette
December 13, 2024
Otley: 17 photo gems take you down Bondgate in the 1970s – Yorkshire Evening Post
December 2, 2024
Visitors enjoy pop-up Nativity at Otley Methodist Church | Wharfedale Observer
November 28, 2024
Otley garden centre provides plants to encourage wildlife | Wharfedale Observer
November 22, 2024
Otley: History of Yorkshire market town where Emmerdale is filmed and the interesting Yorkshire Post
November 19, 2024
Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies, Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem. Ilkley Gazette
November 15, 2024
Relive the hits: The Bluebells Live at Otley Courthouse, December 7th | Ilkley Gazette
November 15, 2024
Santa’s Little Helpers Family Disco and toy swap coming to Otley | Ilkley Gazette
November 12, 2024
Otley All Saints Primary School remembers – Ilkley Gazette
November 10, 2024
12 lost Leeds railway stations you may remember Yorkshire Evening Post
November 5, 2024
Public treated to stunning fireworks displays across district | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
November 4, 2024
Win a luxury Christmas prize package thanks to Otley Garden Centre! – Your Harrogate
October 31, 2024
Opticians to host Halloween fun day to support Hug on a Tray | Yorkshire Post
October 18, 2024
Christmas starts now at Otley Garden Centre – Your Harrogate
October 17, 2024
Otley Choral Society embrace new repertoire – Ilkley Gazette
October 16, 2024
Otley Sailing Club needs help to raise funds for new accessible boats – Ilkley Gazette
October 14, , 2024
Sneak peak inside Otley’s Jubilee clock as conservators turn back time for heritage restoration – Yorkshire Post
October 11, 2024
Otley Wildlife Arts Festival returns – Wharfedale Observer
September 22, 2024
The best autumn walks in Leeds with a pub at the end – Yorkshire Evening Post
September 22, 2024
Best and prettiest West Yorkshire market towns to visit | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
September 19 , 2024
A rare splash back in time for Otley Lido – Ilkley Gazette
September 19, 2024
Otley organisation which ‘looked after the town’ makes decision to close – Yahoo News UK
September 17, 2024
Acclaimed Otley Wildlife Arts Festival returns this October – Ilkley Gazette
September 12, 2024
Work set to begin on Buttercross and Jubilee Clock in Otley – Ilkley Gazette
September 12, 2024
Otley Courthouse hosts successful transport-themed Heritage Open Day – Yahoo News UK
September 11, 2024
Friends group to host two bat walks on Otley Chevin – Wharfedale Observer
September 11, 2024
33 optimistic photos take you back to Otley in 1997 – Yorkshire Evening Post
September 5, 2024
Otley Courthouse launches 20th anniversary crowdfunding campaign – Ilkley Gazette
September 1, 2024
Alex Hart: Otley Folk Festival 2024 – Bradford Telegraph and Argus Events
August 31, 2024
Otley: Centuries-old bridge to have walkway replaced – BBC News
August 30, 2024
Otley Courthouse launches new season with Heritage Open Day | Ilkley Gazette
August 22, 2024
Charities benefit from Otley Coffee Festival – Ilkley Gazette
August 16, 2024
Jacob & Drinkwater @ The Horse & Farrier, OTLEY – Bradford Telegraph and Argus Events
August 13, 2024
Otley Bellman Terry Ford wins third major in 12 months – Ilkley Gazette
August 12, 2024
25 mouth-watering pictures inside family-run Otley restaurant celebrating Spanish cuisine – Yorkshire Evening Poste
August 2, 2024
Meet the team behind popular Otley restaurant shining a light on Spanish food and live music | Yorkshire Evening Post
July 20, 2024
Otley: ‘Time warp’ cafe up for sale as owners retire – BBC News
July 19, 2024
Summer holiday ideas in Leeds: The ultimate guide of things to free and cheap things to do – Leeds Live
July 18, 2024
Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds awarded Green Flag status after being recognised – Yorkshire Post
July 11, 2024
Tour de France Grand Depart boosts cycling in West Yorkshire – Wharfedale Observer
July 11, 2024
Chainsaw artist carves new sculpture trail in park – BBC News
July 11, 2024
Otley Courthouse receives £20k of National Lottery funding – Wharfedale Observer
July 3, 2024
Photo gems showcase life in Otley during the 1970s. | Yorkshire Evening Post
July 3, 2024
Top Otley racers crash as annual cycling event draws crowds of 10,000 to town | Yahoo
June 27, 2024
New developments at Otley Museum | Ilkley Gazette
June 27, 2024
The Bookshop Band to perform in Ilkley and Otley | Wharfedale Observer
June 23, 2024
14 of the best photos take you back to Otley in the 1960s | Yorkshire Evening Post
June 20, 2024
Family cycle event to take place in Otley | Ilkley Gazette
June 18, 2024
Thousands turn out for the 42nd Otley Carnival | Ilkley Gazette
June 18, 2024
Bondgate expects bumper crowds as annual ‘cycling party’ hits Otley | Wharfedale Observer
June 7, 2024
15 of the best pubs for fish and chips in Leeds according to TripAdvisor reviews | Yorkshire Evening Post
June 7, 2024
8 of the best north Leeds restaurants according to YEP readers | Yorkshire Evening Post
June 6, 2024
Otley: New bar and restaurant set to open in Leeds hiring ‘up to 50 staff’ | Yorkshire Evening Post
June 6, 2024
Treehouse Bar and Kitchen set to open in Otley building | Telegraph & Argus
May 13, 2024
Marathon runners thank Otley for putting on an amazing show of support | Ilkley Gazette
May 10, 2024
Otley Bellman Terry Ford gives Royal anniversary proclamation | Ilkley Gazette
May 10, 2024
The 26 very best Leeds curry houses and takeaways revealed | Yahoo