Blue is the colour as a spectacular show of nature returns to Ilkley.

Early warm and sunny weather during April has produced the display of bluebells at Middleton Woods.

The woods are well known for their annual carpets of bluebells, spreading across the ancient woodland just north of the River Wharfe in the town.

Middleton Woods has been the perfect spot for bluebells to thrive for many years.

The show is set to continue with the weather, although showers and the shutting out of sunlight as the woodland canopy closes overhead can shorten the display.