Ilkley Toy Museum

Ilkley Toy Museum is a small museum in the centre of Ilkley displaying a private collection of toys gathered over two decades, opened in 2001. You'll see dolls, dolls houses, teddies, tinplate toys, games and soldiers spanning from the 4th century BC to the present day, including a nationally important collection of early English wooden dolls, each with its own story and provenance. It suits families, school groups and collectors alike, with learning materials and lending boxes available for educational visits. The museum is a short walk from Ilkley station, with car parking nearby in the town centre. If you're staying locally, there are 37 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, and Ilkley beach is just 0.6 miles away for a wider day out.