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Shipley Attractions
Listed below are attractions in Shipley:
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This art gallery is one of the best loved and most respected in this area of the country. It is famous for housing collections by David Hockney, who is without a doubt one of the most celebrated British artists...
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Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum is located on the edge of Shipley and is one of the most well loved and popular natural beauty spots in the region. There are a great deal of interesting exhibitions on display...
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The refurbished warehouses of the 200-year old Leeds & Liverpool Canal are the base for a traditional narrowboat waterbus services and cruises along the Shipley to Bingley section of the canal. The L&L is West Yorkshire’s oldest canal and is...
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Operating for over 100 years this cable-operated tramway is the oldest in the country. It was built by showman Sam Wilson to take visitors from the river level of Saltaire’s Roberts Park up to the beauty spot of Shipley Glen...
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Victoria Hall, a magnificent Grade 2* listed building, standing within the environs of Saltaire village was constructed in 1869 by Sir Titus Salt for the benefit of his workers. It has now become a popular venue for a whole...
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Saltaire United Reform Church, constructed in 1859, is one of the country's most important Victorian masterpieces and stands today as a unique example of Italianate religious architecture. Erected by Sir Titus Salt, for the spiritual welfare of his workforce, it...
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Built in 1853 this massive woolen mill employed 3,000 workers at its peak. It was built on a green fields site selected by successful industrialist Sir Titus Salt for his new mill and model village. The site was selected for...
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Farmer James and his family run this award winning farm. It’s packed full of modern and rare breeds of animals some of which guests are allowed to feed. There are play areas, nature footpaths and listed barns and buildings. There...
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This gallery is connected to local community college and has quickly gained a reputation for showing an interesting collection of artworks. These take the form of pieces that have been created by locally based and influenced artists as well...
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As one of the most progressive public display spaces in Bradford, Cartwritght Hall Art Gallery, situated within the confines of Lister Park, gives visitors a rare opportunity to view a multitude of different artistic styles, with an ever changing programme...
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With a capacity to accommodate over 25,000 seated spectators Bradford's Coral Windows Stadium, often affectionately known as Valley Parade, towers above the local area and is visible from most parts of the city. As home to the famed Bantams the...
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Over 1,300 car parking spaces, baby changing facilities, and a variety of shops offering a wide range of merchandise make a trip to Bradford's Forster Square Retail Park a real treat. And shoppers with money to spend are bound...
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Gallery II is housed on the main campus of the University of Bradford and although a part of the institution is open to the general public at all times. The collection is made up of works that have been...
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Bradford's Kirkgate Shopping Centre is without doubt one of the most welcoming such facilities in the city, standing as it does at the very heart of the retail sector. Covering two levels, and incorporating a traditional market hall,...
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Bradford's splendid Lister Park which opened to the public in 1870 has recently undergone a major refurbishment and stands today as one of the region's most popular recreational green spaces. Costing around £5 million the scheme has breathed new...
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Located in the very heart of Bradford, the Oastler Shopping Centre is a real haven for bargain hunters and those in need of some retail therapy will be delighted with the range of goods on offer. Everything from fresh...
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The Peace Museum is an interesting and unique collection located in the heart of Bradford. It offers an insight into the long peace movement that has been an important part of life in Britain and across the world since...
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As one of the most progressive public display spaces in Bradford, the Colour Museum is unique, giving visitors a fascinating glimpse into the intriguing world of colour. Centrally located it stands on Providence Street and boasts an array of...
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