Saltaire
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in West Yorkshire, England
Saltaire is a Victorian model village near Shipley, West Yorkshire, England, south of the River Aire, Salts Mill was built between the railway and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The mill and houses were built for Titus Salt between 1851 and 1871 to allow his workers to live in better conditions than the slums of Bradford. The mill ceased production in 1986 and was converted into a multifunctional location with an art gallery, restaurants, and the headquarters of a technology company. The model village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 53.833, -1.783
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Saltaire
Set in England, United Kingdom, Saltaire is a spot. The local offer centres on sports, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Saltaire
Sports in Saltaire
(3)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Saltaire's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Saltaire
(1)Saltaire's nature entries include Walkways. All of it is drawn from Saltaire's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Saltaire
(1)Looking for water sports? Saltaire has Canoeing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Saltaire.
Best time to visit Saltaire
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Saltaire is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Saltaire that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saltaire known for?
- Saltaire, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for sports, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Saltaire?
- Recorded activities in Saltaire include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Walkways and Canoeing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Saltaire?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Saltaire located?
- Saltaire is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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