Where is Saltaire World Heritage Site?

Saltaire World Heritage Site is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD18 4SD), in the parish of Shipley.

How do I get to Saltaire World Heritage Site?

The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD18 4SD.

Is Saltaire World Heritage Site a protected site?

Yes — Saltaire World Heritage Site is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.

Is Saltaire World Heritage Site free to visit?

Yes, Saltaire World Heritage Site is free to enter.

How do I get to Saltaire World Heritage Site?

The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD18 4SD.

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Saltaire World Heritage Site

In or near Bradford.

Free admission

Saltaire World Heritage Site — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on 'The Rosse Saltaire' - geograph.org.uk - 4577763 — Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Saltaire · 0.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Saltaire World Heritage Site, the nearest railway station is Saltaire, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the site is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is BD18 4SD.

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Saltaire World Heritage Site is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Summary from the official site

Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Yorkshire, established by Titus Salt in the 19th century as a model village. It features well-planned streets, schools, a hospital, and a collection of over 7000 historical documents and artifacts that narrate the story of the village and its significance in the textile industry.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Saltaire World Heritage Site is a historic village located in Yorkshire. Established in the 19th century, it is recognised for its exceptional industrial heritage and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site reflects the vision of philanthropist Sir Titus Salt, who aimed to create a model community for his mill workers.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.8354, -1.7940
District: Bradford
Parish: Shipley
Postcode: BD18 4SD
Parliamentary constituency: Shipley
Nearest railway station: Saltaire — 0.4 km
Official site: www.saltairecollection.org

Sources

osm: node/4525205468 (ODbL)

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Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Gaumont Shipley

Gaumont Shipley in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free↗ saltairecollection.org

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UNESCO World Heritage · Yorkshire & the Humber

Saltaire

Saltaire — Victorian model village located in Shipley, City of Bradford Metropolitan District, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free↗ saltairevillage.info

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Saltaire Lion

Saltaire Lion — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ saltairecollection.org

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Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Saltaire Art Gallery

Saltaire Art Gallery — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ saltairecollection.org

Benchmark on ^1 Lockwood Street - geograph.org.uk - 4203499

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Saltaire Collection

Saltaire Collection — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ saltairecollection.org

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Octopus Sculpture

Octopus Sculpture — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ saltsmill.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Saltaire World Heritage Site

Places to stay

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bankfield Hotel

Bankfield Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Mercure Bradford.

Free↗ mercurebradford.co.uk

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Crook Farm Caravan Park

Crook Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park

Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blackhills

Blackhills — a campsite in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Moor Valley Caravan Park

Moor Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Esholt Caravan Park

Esholt Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Free↗ esholtcaravanpark.co.uk