Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Otley
In or near Menston.
Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshi
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Menston · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Otley Museum, the nearest railway station is Menston, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for the museum is LS21 1SN. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the population was 13,668 at the 2011 census. It is in two parts: south of the river is the historic town of Otley and to the north is Newall, which was formerly a separate township. The town is in lower Wharfedale on the A660 road which connects it to Leeds. The town is in the Otley and Yeadon ward of Leeds City Council and the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Second World War Experience Centre in Otley is dedicated to preserving and sharing personal testimonies and materials from the Second World War. Visitors can explore various collections, including biographies and memorabilia, to gain insights into the experiences of those who lived through the war.
From the Wikipedia article
Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the population was 13,668 at the 2011 census. It is in two parts: south of the river is the historic town of Otley and to the north is Newall, which was formerly a separate township. The town is in lower Wharfedale on the A660 road which connects it to Leeds. The town is in the Otley and Yeadon ward of Leeds City Council and the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There are pre-historic settlement finds alongside both sides of the River Wharfe and it is believed the valley has been settled at this site since the Bronze Age. There are Bronze Age carvings on rocks situated on top of The Chevin: one such example is the Knotties Stone. West Yorkshire Geology Trust has reference to Otley Chevin and Caley Crags having a rich history of human settlement stretching back into Palaeolithic times. Flint tools, Bronze Age rock carvings and Iron Age earthworks have been found. In medieval times the forest park was used as common pasture land, as a source of wood and sandstones for buildings and walls.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9050, -1.6870
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Otley
- Postcode
- LS21 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Phone
- 01943 466431
- Nearest railway station
- Menston — 3.5 km
- Official site
- war-experience.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Otley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Otley Museum
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Otley War Memorial
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Otley War Memorial Cross and Memorial Garden
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Otley Courthouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Otley?
- Otley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21 1SN), in the parish of Otley.
- What is Otley?
- Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshi
- How do I get to Otley?
- The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21 1SN.
- How do I get to Otley?
- The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21 1SN.