Autumnal canal scene, orange leaves on towpath, blue skies

Saltaire

Saltaire is a remarkable Victorian model village, built between 1851 and 1871 by wool baron Sir Titus Salt to house his textile workers, and achieved World Heritage status in 2001.

A 10-minute stroll along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from the village will take you to Hirst Wood Lock and the seven-arch aqueduct over the River Aire.

The Saltaire World Heritage Village has plenty to explore, including Salts Mill – housing Europe's largest collection of works by Bradford-born artist David Hockney). Take a walk over the River Aire to Roberts Park, catch a ride on the oldest working cable tramway, or cycle along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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More information about what you can enjoy in Saltaire

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Explore Saltaire village and Salts Mill
Pack your picnic hamper for lunch in Roberts Park, along the River Aire
Walk the Aire Sculpture Trail with fifteen sculptures inspired by local children

Planning your visit

Address
Salts Mill car park, Victoria Street, Saltaire, BD18 3LA
Opening times
The village and towpaths are always open.
Prices
Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing.
Toilets
Public toilets are available at Victoria Road car park.

Explore the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool, its 127 mile length has a lot to offer

Liverpool to Goole coast to coast canoe trail

A waterways adventure involving carrying canoes around 91 locks and paddling under the Pennines through the mile-long Foulridge Tunnel

Getting here

By car
Postcode: BD18 3LA
Free parking is available at Salts Mill, accessible from Victoria Street. Additional pay & display parking is available at Exhibition Road. There is some on-street parking.
By train
Saltaire station is a three-minute walk from the towpath.

Walker in a winter coat on a towpath covered in autumn leaves next to a still canal reflecting the blue sky and surrounding trees.

Saltaire Mills towpath