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Saltaire
This World Heritage Site north of Bradford was an important site during the Industrial Revolution.
Practical information
Saltaire Tourist Information Centre
2 Victoria Road, Saltaire
Tel (01274) 774993
Website www.visitsaltaire.com
Open 10am-5pm daily
Coming & going
Saltaire is served by West Yorkshire's Metro transport network (tel (0113) 245 7676) with frequent trains from Bradford.
The excellent DayRover pass gives you unlimited bus travel in West Yorkshire for £5, unlimited train travel for £5.30 or unlimited bus and train travel for £6.20. It is only valid after 9.30am on weekdays or all day on weekends.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
1853 Gallery & Salts Mill
This is a popular art museum that houses three galleries devoted to the work of Bradford-born artist, David Hockney.
Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire
Tel (01274) 531 163
Admission free
Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Saltaire United Reformed Church
Open in 1859, this Classical-style church was the first public building in the village.
7 Highfield Mews, Saltaire
Tel (01274) 597894
Website www.saltaireurc.org.uk
Admission free
Open Jan-Mar Sun 2pm-4pm; Apr-Sep 2pm-4pm daily; Oct-Dec Sun 2pm-4pm
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