Shipley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 centres.

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 £65 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£65
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shipley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything you want for a short stay. Pleasant staff, room's adequate and the price reasonable. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 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 £73 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£73
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Shipley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (538 reviews)
"Parking was very good. Excellent breakfast. Very good shower. Bedroom was very good Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Abbey Lodge Hotel
Great Victoria Hotel
Great Victoria Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Bridge Street, Bradford, England
The price is £53 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£53
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bradford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (716 reviews)
"Nice clean central hotel. Good price too."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Great Victoria Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
Great stay
"I had a great stay at Quebecs and will definitely stay there again the next time I visit Leeds. I have already recommended it to friends who are planning to travel to Leeds in the weeks and months ahead."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel
Marygate by Deuce Hotels Ltd
Marygate by Deuce Hotels Ltd
2 out of 5
9 Silver Street, Wakefield, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Wakefield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Wakefield Cathedral and Wakefield Theatre Royal are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"A good central location with parking about 200m away. Easy contactless check-in. The property was generally in very good condition, except some damage to the sofa cushion and a blind pull was unattached. Good bed, excellent shower and large TV. Some welcome gifts (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Marygate by Deuce Hotels Ltd
Harrogate by Deuce Hotels
Harrogate by Deuce Hotels
2 out of 5
11 Cambridge Rd, Harrogate, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrogate Theatre and Montpellier Quarter are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Deuce Harrogate
"Lovely room at Deuce Harrogate. Modern and well decorated with everything you need. Situated right in the centre of town close to all amenities. Only thing was the noise from the 24hr McDonald’s across the street, but it was Saturday night so would expect it would be quieter during the week. Didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Harrogate by Deuce Hotels
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Reviews of Shipley

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 25%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 61%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 15%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Salts Mill worth a visit. Ate at a good restuarant called the Balti on Otley Road

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Town cente not very inspiring. Limited shopping around market area. Mainly charity shops.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hotel ideal location for walking to Saltaire and good road links to local small towns. Close to station.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's quite nice, especially if you want to eat tapas over the canal.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Saltaire is worth a visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Soltaire is excellent

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