Saturday 18th July 2026 7:00 PM Yes, it’s about time Otley had its own literature festival – which we’re calling the Otley Bookfest – and to celebrate this first festival, which will be held at Otley Common on the weekend of 27–29 November, we’re hosting a launch concert featuring the mighty Commoners Choir and local heroes the Otley Ukulele Orchestra. All proceeds from the launch concert, at our new community-led venue Otley Common, will help to make the

Artly arts & crafts for kids returns to Otley Common this summer. They are running five sessions in total for three different age groups YR/KS1 - Tuesdays 21st & 28th July - 10:30-12:00pm KS2 - Wednesdays 22nd & 29th July - 10:00-12:00pm Preschool - Friday 24th July - 10:30-11:30am From £9 per session To sign-up or for more information, email Laura artlycrafts21@gmail.com

Do ghosts exist? Psychologist and paranormal investigator Dr Graham Ramsden will deliver a balanced talk to leave it up to you to decide. Join us for an evening that goes well beyond ghost stories around a campfire. Dr Ramsden will share never-before-seen photographic evidence gathered over years of investigation, play back real voices captured from the grave, and take you deep into the world of the paranormal.

If you would like to take part in focused movement and breathing to relax your body and mind, come to one or all of our Movement & Meditation classes running here in August. Claire will guide you with seated meditation for inner peace, clarity & purpose. You can book in advance. Each session costs just £12, or you can book all four sessions for the special price of £40. Booking in advance is recommended to reserve your place, but you can also turn up on the night and pay £12

We are very pleased to announce the schedule for our upcoming series of DJ nights here at Otley Common. Across six varied events you can expect a wide range of music, styles, and guest DJs to bring a bit of dance and party vibe to the centre of Otley. Co-hosted in collaboration with Otley Town Mayor Mick Bradley we're also raising funds in support of Otley 2030, and Music & Arts Project Leeds. Tickets are just £10 each, or £6 each for supported tickets (+bf). Pick whichever f

Summer Workshop at Otley Common This is a 3-day creative workshop where children (and any participating adults!) will learn how to create a handmade notebook completely from scratch. The sessions will explore; papermaking, marbling, and simple bookbinding techniques, transforming recycled paper and raw materials into beautiful, finished notebooks to take home. The workshops are relaxed and hands-on, designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and confidence in a calm a