Shipley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Salts Mill showing heritage architecture
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Hilly parks with hiking trails and dense woodlands overlook the preserved canal-side Victorian salt mills that today contain art galleries and shopping centers.

Shipley is a leafy and tranquil suburb of Bradford, characterized by its Victorian-era salt mills and parks. Its highlight is the Saltaire Village that contains rows of listed cottages and halls. Bring your family on hikes to the peaks of the grassy hills overlooking this town for spectacular views.

Explore the preserved mills and factories of Saltaire, a village built by Sir Titus Salt in the mid 19th century. You’ll get some of the best views of this old-world architecture by walking along the sides of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Reach the mesmerizing Salts Mill, a former textile mill whose robust and uniform façade resembles a vast prison. Step inside for the range of shops, restaurants and art galleries, with a particular focus on the works of iconic artist David Hockney. Another converted highlight is Victoria Hall, where concerts and conventions are held.

On a warm day, bring supplies to have a picnic in the 14-acre (5.6-hectare) Roberts Park. Let your kids enjoy the playground, while teens gather in the skate park. Watch cricket or attend a concert in summer.

Back in the heart of Shipley, explore the hiking paths of Northcliffe Park. While here, you can also wander through the Northcliffe Woods and practice your swing at the Northcliffe Golf Club. Hike up to Baildon Moor or take the historic funicular of Shipley Glen Tramway to its namesake woods and hills. In rainy weather, try Go Bowling, the Shipley Swimming Pool and the Kirkgate Centre.

Find the town in the northern part of Bradford. Travel on a train from Bradford Foster Square to the Shipley railway station to get here in a little more than 15 minutes. Continue into the countryside for other attractions such as the St. Ives Estate, the Shipley Golf Course and the Bingley Five-Rise Locks.

Shipley is a preserved industrial town surrounded by hilly woodland and parks.

Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 out of 5
Hollins Hill, Baildon, Shipley, England
The price is AU$136 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shipley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The cooked breakfast wasn’t the best but loved the hotel, leisure and spa. Staff were lovely"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club
The Abbey Lodge Hotel
The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 out of 5
58 - 62 Kirkgate, Shipley, England
The price is AU$164 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Shipley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (513 reviews)
Easy stay in nice hotel in lovely Saltaire
"Rooms were great , clean and tidy, nice n quiet , breakfast was fab and service spot on. Easy walk into saltaire for drinks and evening meal. Whats not to like"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

The Abbey Lodge Hotel
ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road
ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road
2.5 out of 5
2 The Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, England
The price is AU$75 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road
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 Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel
Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel
5 out of 5
The Old Post Office, 3 Infirmary Street, City Square, Leeds, England
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay here...Amazing staff."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel
Roomzzz Leeds City
Roomzzz Leeds City
4 out of 5
10 Swinegate, Leeds, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions First Direct Arena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
"Exactly what I was expecting. Convenient for Leeds City Centre. Only criticism, the shop and restaurant either side have identical front doors, and yes, I did enter both by mistake!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Roomzzz Leeds City
The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments
The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments
4 out of 5
30 Park Place, Leeds, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (447 reviews)
"Amazing find. Beautiful from the minute you arrive everything is immaculate. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was gorgeous had absolutely everything you need. Highly recommend. 5 star. Will visit again."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments
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