Saltaire Village
Saltaire Village
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- Rob MScottish Borders, United Kingdom472 contributionsA piece of history !It’s amazing this piece of history has survived in such original condition. It’s literally like stepping back in time. The mill, the village and the other buildings are spectacular. The mill especially is a great place to visit with the paintings and the bookshop. A great place to spend a few hours.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2023
- Groovy1950Willesden, United Kingdom310 contributionsA part of our Industrial heritage, right in front of our eyesA wander around Saltaire is well worth doing. It's good to get one of the guided walk pamphlets for guidance. Allow at least 30 minutes to do this but probably more to walk along the canal and in Robert's Park .......and the Boathouse PubVisited March 2023Written March 18, 2023
- Van100VanManchester, United Kingdom270 contributionsLots of arty stuff.Nice place. Worth going. Lots of arty stuff to see in the mill. 2 cafes there. Next to Roberts park. Next to canal and river. Free parking. Free entrance. Cafes are a bit expensive though. I would go again. You can spend all day there. Outdoor cafe called halfmoon.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 16, 2023
- mrsbsouthendRayleigh, United Kingdom783 contributionsA walk back in historyI had a thoroughly enjoyable solo day out at Saltaire on the way up North. Firstly free parking - such a bonus in times when everyone is charging a fortune. I left my car and walked to Saltaire station where I got the train one stop to Bingley and then walked back the three miles along the Leeds & Liverpool canal. You can start at five locks at Bingley (cafe and loo there) and just set off along the canal. It was a really great walk on flat paths back into Saltaire. There is a lovely park with a decent cafe, plenty of picnic area's and some bakers etc in the main town (there was a permanent queue out of the door!). Saltaire itself was totally charming, such a great place to walk around and makes you appreciate not all of England is full of ugly 1960's buildings! I ended up in the Mill which has been made into a great space full of Art, books and nice stuff! There are lifts in the mill. The restaurant inside was rammed to the gills even at 3pm so maybe a good idea to advance book? Including the walk I probably spent 4-5 really just enjoying the lovely area and the history. A truly enjoyable way to spend a day.Visited July 2023Written August 17, 2023
- Julie Stearn J9 contributionsSalts Mill worth a visit for sure.Salts Mill was wonderful, what an amazing space and a great bookshop. Unfortunately it was Saltsire Festival so the streets and park were full of fast food stalls and crowds of people which meant we didn't get the full Saltsire atmosphere. We did see David Hockney though and that was a highlight for us.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 5, 2023
- Sue NLondon, United Kingdom28 contributionsSaltaire model village and stunning Salts MillWow what an extraordinary day out and such a historical UNESCO jewel . Titus Salt was a true visionary and we should all know more about this Victorian titan who built huge woollen mill and adjoining village to house workers in late C19. Local leading artist David Hockney has huge collection of his varied and stunning work inside lofty mill space . Book and gift shops are excellent . Loads to see on heritage trail with gorgeous civic buildings and parks close by.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 10, 2023
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PHunter17
Leeds, UK24 contributions
Dec 2021
Historic site that is being used by local small businesses to sell overpriced and poor produce.
All the local cafes make use of the sidewalk on the main street, this means that you get served Lukewarm food and drinks in amongst the people passing by coupled with the busy main A650 road not a good mix for a tourist destination for a quiet lunch.
The restaurant in the mill is a total rip off overpriced standard fare.
Binns the butchers on the main road will see you seriously overpriced meat and the sausage rolls at £2.00 each !!!! this coupled with a pork pie that is tasteless if not for the fat content in both the over minced filling and the pie crust, really bad sorry to say as I was looking forwards to the food after the hype by Binns advertising.
That said the walk around the atmospheric streets and the restaurant bar Don't tell Titus saved the day.
Take time to walk along the canal bank, around Roberts park the half moon cafe is also worth a visit so not all bad. On balance worth the visit but stay away from A650 cafe's and shops.
All the local cafes make use of the sidewalk on the main street, this means that you get served Lukewarm food and drinks in amongst the people passing by coupled with the busy main A650 road not a good mix for a tourist destination for a quiet lunch.
The restaurant in the mill is a total rip off overpriced standard fare.
Binns the butchers on the main road will see you seriously overpriced meat and the sausage rolls at £2.00 each !!!! this coupled with a pork pie that is tasteless if not for the fat content in both the over minced filling and the pie crust, really bad sorry to say as I was looking forwards to the food after the hype by Binns advertising.
That said the walk around the atmospheric streets and the restaurant bar Don't tell Titus saved the day.
Take time to walk along the canal bank, around Roberts park the half moon cafe is also worth a visit so not all bad. On balance worth the visit but stay away from A650 cafe's and shops.
Written January 1, 2022
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Allen G
Cumbria, UK4 contributions
Aug 2022
Too late for improvement I’m afraid. It’s amazing how development can devastate such a beautiful area in the space of a few years. And this don’t forget is a World Heritage Site with the maximum protection available. What hope is there for the rest of us I wonder? Car parks, office blocks, prefabricated warehouses and housing developments together with the usual retail tourist tat, have turned a very special place into any other urban nightmare.
Well done Bradford Council.
Well done Bradford Council.
Written August 24, 2022
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Greta
10 contributions
Aug 2021
Saltaire is a very interesting place to visit and I did enjoy my visit. However, it is just a shame that it does not really make life easy for a disabled person. I appreciate that it was not built with that in mind but a few things could be improved. When I arrived and parked in a disabled space at the entrance there were steps up and no notice for where wheelchair or scooter users should go. There is no obvious reception to offer help or advice only a desk to pay for purchases. I asked if there was a guide book and was prepared to pay. I was told on that guide books were on the 3rd floor. I had just come down from there. When I got home I bought a guidebook from Amazon. My visit could have been better if there had been somewhere to ask advice as to what was best for disabled people.
Written August 13, 2021
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mrsbsouthend
Rayleigh, UK783 contributions
Jul 2023
I had a thoroughly enjoyable solo day out at Saltaire on the way up North. Firstly free parking - such a bonus in times when everyone is charging a fortune. I left my car and walked to Saltaire station where I got the train one stop to Bingley and then walked back the three miles along the Leeds & Liverpool canal. You can start at five locks at Bingley (cafe and loo there) and just set off along the canal. It was a really great walk on flat paths back into Saltaire. There is a lovely park with a decent cafe, plenty of picnic area's and some bakers etc in the main town (there was a permanent queue out of the door!).
Saltaire itself was totally charming, such a great place to walk around and makes you appreciate not all of England is full of ugly 1960's buildings! I ended up in the Mill which has been made into a great space full of Art, books and nice stuff! There are lifts in the mill. The restaurant inside was rammed to the gills even at 3pm so maybe a good idea to advance book?
Including the walk I probably spent 4-5 really just enjoying the lovely area and the history. A truly enjoyable way to spend a day.
Saltaire itself was totally charming, such a great place to walk around and makes you appreciate not all of England is full of ugly 1960's buildings! I ended up in the Mill which has been made into a great space full of Art, books and nice stuff! There are lifts in the mill. The restaurant inside was rammed to the gills even at 3pm so maybe a good idea to advance book?
Including the walk I probably spent 4-5 really just enjoying the lovely area and the history. A truly enjoyable way to spend a day.
Written August 17, 2023
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,650 contributions
Sep 2022
The whole area was more beautiful, interesting and well-preserved than I had imagined.
We loved seeing some work from Hockney, strolling around the park, visiting the beautiful church, seeing the canal and having a peek at the streets where the workers lived.
I've never seen anything quite like it anywhere before, I think it should be more widely famous.
We loved seeing some work from Hockney, strolling around the park, visiting the beautiful church, seeing the canal and having a peek at the streets where the workers lived.
I've never seen anything quite like it anywhere before, I think it should be more widely famous.
Written October 28, 2022
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Spagirl911
Germany50 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Fascinating!
For anyone interested in our industrial past, I cannot recommend this enough. Make sure you to the 2nd floor to see the video of the history of Saltair, looms, fabrics & garments made there.
It would be nice if one of the houses could be kept if an example, to show how workers lived there in the 1850’s.
For anyone interested in our industrial past, I cannot recommend this enough. Make sure you to the 2nd floor to see the video of the history of Saltair, looms, fabrics & garments made there.
It would be nice if one of the houses could be kept if an example, to show how workers lived there in the 1850’s.
Written August 18, 2022
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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK12,882 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We visited on Saturday and after a brief drive around the little attractive terraced streets, we got out and had a wander.
You cannot deny that this part has character as well as a ton of history but I did not enjoy it half as much as the pictures showed out that I may.
There are some nice little shops in close proximity and we managed to find car parking in a back street.
The main train line runs directly alongside this small village....i may return when things are open and return to normal.
Visited 4th July 2020.
You cannot deny that this part has character as well as a ton of history but I did not enjoy it half as much as the pictures showed out that I may.
There are some nice little shops in close proximity and we managed to find car parking in a back street.
The main train line runs directly alongside this small village....i may return when things are open and return to normal.
Visited 4th July 2020.
Written July 6, 2020
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Sue N
London, UK28 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Wow what an extraordinary day out and such a historical UNESCO jewel . Titus Salt was a true visionary and we should all know more about this Victorian titan who built huge woollen mill and adjoining village to house workers in late C19. Local leading artist David Hockney has huge collection of his varied and stunning work inside lofty mill space . Book and gift shops are excellent . Loads to see on heritage trail with gorgeous civic buildings and parks close by.
Written October 10, 2023
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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK12,882 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We visited the Victorian village of Saltaire earlier today and did our own tour.
Whilst the little streets are very characterful and charming, sadly that was where our enjoyment ended.
By the time we arrived, several places were closed so we took a couple of pictures then had a wander around this world heritage site before continuing our journey to Harrogate.
There are a few decent little shops nearby and it is on the main Leeds rail line.
There are plenty of parking spaces in the village also.
Not bad but I was disappointed.
Visited July 5th 2020.
Whilst the little streets are very characterful and charming, sadly that was where our enjoyment ended.
By the time we arrived, several places were closed so we took a couple of pictures then had a wander around this world heritage site before continuing our journey to Harrogate.
There are a few decent little shops nearby and it is on the main Leeds rail line.
There are plenty of parking spaces in the village also.
Not bad but I was disappointed.
Visited July 5th 2020.
Written July 4, 2020
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CriscrisMicone
Island of Malta, Malta31 contributions
Aug 2019
It is worth the visit and to walk in the streets of this town, while understanding the history and heritage behind it.. The shops offer a nice chance to be away from the " high street" marketing tactics, while one can enjoy ghe beauty of such town, while indulging in the flavours which can come from the wholesome food offered in the catering venues or maybe travel in time when buying antique items from one of the shops. Never underestimate the power of the Industrial revolution and the brains behind it......to visit again.
Written January 8, 2020
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madamechatty
York, UK64 contributions
Are there any guided walking tours? Thank you
Bill D
Hindley, UK42 contributions
Yes but dont know were to book sory
Christine H
1 contribution
Is the village dog friendly ?
Maryam B
Bradford, UK12 contributions
Yes there's parks and quiet roads
BrenmarLancaster
Lancaster District, UK65 contributions
Please can you tell me opening hours over easter, I know a lot of places are closed on easter sunday.
CarolyneC19
Bradford, UK304 contributions
some venues will be open - check Salts Mill website and Saltaire News website, too. bars etc will be open as normal. if the weather is good the park, canal and up to the glen will all be great for walks etc. Enjoy!
Ann T
1 contribution
Can we stay over night in Saltaire village? If so Where? Do the pubs serve meals? Where best for meals? Thank You!
slimboy2016
London, UK375 contributions
Hello again,
I've just remembered: I saw an ad for an Ibis Hotel not far away. I suggest you go to the Ibis site and take a look SB..
Tulalula2014
Sleaford, UK12 contributions
Which side of the mill is the village please ..
CKW West Yorks
Shipley, UK39 contributions
On the outside.
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