Saltaire is located on the edge of Shipley, part of the Bradford Metropolitan District. Please remember the village is a historic World Heritage Site – it was built before everyone had a car. Therefore we would encourage you to leave your car at home.
The village has superb transport links, is just 15 minutes from Leeds and Bradford by train with major bus routes passing close by.
If you live nearby, why not cycle or walk along the beautiful canal which takes you right to the heart of the village.
If you do need to drive there are limited parking spaces available a short walk from the village itself.
Saltaire railway station is in the heart of the village, with regular trains from Skipton, Bradford Forster Square, Keighley and Leeds.
Use National Rail Enquiries – www.nationalrail.co.uk – to plan your journey.
wymetro also provide train information and multi-modal journey planning, and there is a call centre on 0113 245 7676
Check out “World Heritage Sites in the UK map” by Tyne Valley Rail Partnership and Hadrian Wall’s YAMs to discover how you can visit the UK’s mainland World Heritage Sites by sustainable transport
Service 678 operates along the A657 Saltaire Road via Shipley.
Services 622, 623, 662 (the Shuttle) and 60 (was the 760) operate along the A650 Keighley/Bradford Road.
All Saltaire bus stops are within easy walking distance of the festival. Ask the driver for the stop nearest Victoria Road.
Services 625, 626 and 675 stop at Baildon, on Coach Road and Thomson Lane, which are just a short walk from Roberts Park, which provides easy access to Saltaire village.
Use www.wymetro.com to find out more.
The historic design of the village means parking is very limited so if you’re unable to use public transport, please consider sharing cars with friends and family to protect our local community and environment.
This year we are directing ESSENTIAL car users to the Mill car park (BD18 3HU), InCommunities Car Park (BD17 7BN) or Baildon Recreation Centre (BD17 5JH).
Please respect Saltaire’s businesses and residents by not parking in the village unless you have a mobility requirement. Traffic stewards will be available to assist blue badge holders during the festival.
Foot
If you live locally please walk to the Festival and help us to keep carbon emissions as low as possible.
Entrances into Roberts Park can be very busy, especially crossing the bridge from Victoria Road. Don’t forget that the park can be reached from Coach Road, Higher Coach Road, Glenwood Avenue/Park Way and from Hirst Lane. From Hirst Lane, cross the canal bridge into Hirst Mill Crescent and turn right at the River Walks sign. Cross the river via the first pedestrian bridge and follow the riverbank towards the park.
Bike
The historic design of the village means parking is very limited however is well positioned and located to visit by bicycle.
Ample bike racks are located around the village and park, it is also the quickest way to get from one event to another.
The village and Roberts Park are located right next to the canal which provides a safe, easy and family friendly bike route from Riddlesden/Keighley/Bingley or Baildon/Idle/Wrose direction.
The village have a number of cake, coffee and ice cream shops to re-fuel for the journey home.
