The magic of Christmas is on its way to Ilkley and Addingham, as the annual Santa Float, organised by the Ilkley and District Round Table, returns for another year!
With Santa and his helpers spreading festive cheer, handing out sweets to children, and collecting donations for local charities, this much-loved community tradition promises to light up the streets with joy and excitement.
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Santa Float in your area:
Schedule and Routes
Addingham
Date: Sunday, 8th December
Time: From 4:00 PM
Streets Covered: Jonathan Garth, Big Meadow, Coppy Road, Hillside Close, Big Mead, Browsfield Road, Stamp Hill Close, Broadfield Way, Hawfield Close, Silsden Road, Moor Park Way, Moor Park Drive, Turner Lane, Moor Lane, Well Close, Schools Lane, Green Lane, Burns Hill, Chapel Street, Main Street, Old Station Way, West Croft, Southfield Lane, Southfield Terrace, St Pauls Rise, St Michaels Way, St Christophers Drive, St Leonards Close, St Peters Court.
Valley Drive, Ilkley
Date: Monday, 9th December
Time: From 6:00 PM
Streets Covered: Valley Drive, Stansfield Close, Cardan Drive, Wyvil Crescent, Wyvil Road, Leeds Road, Colbert Avenue, The Crescent, Grange Avenue, Melville Grove, Valley Road, Rombalds View, Sunset Drive, Mayfield Avenue, Mayfield Gardens, Woodlands, Hampshire Close, Grange Close, Vale Gardens, Grange Estate, St Helens Way, St Pauls Grove, Backstone Way.
Ilkley Town Centre
Date: Tuesday, 10th December
Time: From 6:00 PM
Streets Covered: Trafalgar Road, Victory Road, Leeds Road, Nile Road, Nelson Road, Little Lane, Wellington Road, Railway Road, Golden Butts, Mornington Road, Mayfield Road, Brewery Road, North Parade, West Parade, Gordon Street, East Parade, Dean Street, Leamington Terrace, Ash Grove, Bath Street, Weston Road, Wharfe View Road.
Ben Rhydding
Date: Friday, 13th December
Time: From 6:00 PM
Streets Covered: Bolling Road, St Johns Road, Manley Road, Parklands, Southway, Manor Rise, Manley Grove, Manley Road, Connaught Road, Clifton Road, Margerison Road, Wheatley Avenue.
Dale View, Ilkley
Date: Sunday, 15th December
Time: From 4:00 PM
Streets Covered: Alexandra Crescent, Lister Street, Bridge Lane, Middleton Road, Skipton Road, Westville Road, Kingsway Drive, Kings Road, Victoria Avenue, Dale View, Beacon Rise, Beverley Rise, Woodlands Rise, Woodlands Close, Kings Road, Dale Croft, Kings Close, Curlew Close, Briery Close, Grove Road, Wilton Road, Eaton Road, St James Road, Oakburn Road, Ashburn Place.
How to Donate: Support Santa’s efforts to raise funds for local charities:
Text Donations: Text ILKLEYSANTA 5, ILKLEYSANTA 10, or ILKLEYSANTA 20 to 70085 to donate £5, £10, or £20. 100% of your donation goes to charity and will be added to your phone bill.
Cash Donations: Volunteers will be collecting donations as the Santa Float passes through your street.
Live Tracking Available: Want to know when Santa will be on your street?
Live tracking of the Santa Float will be available on the Ilkley Round Table Facebook page, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the festive fun.
A spokesperson for Ilkley Round Table said: "Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the festive season and support local charities. Grab your coats, get the family together, and come out to meet Santa as he spreads holiday cheer across Ilkley and Addingham!"
For more information and updates, follow the Ilkley Round Table Facebook page or visit their website.