Welcome to Otley

Otley is a market town located in the Wharfedale valley of West Yorkshire, England. The town is situated approximately 12 miles north of Leeds and 8 miles west of Bradford. Otley is a picturesque town with a rich history and a vibrant community. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Otley has a long and fascinating history. The town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 and has been an important market town for centuries. Otley was also a centre for the wool trade in the 18th and 19th centuries. The town has many historic buildings, including the 13th-century All Saints Church and the 18th-century Otley Courthouse. Otley also has a strong sporting heritage, with a long history of rugby and cricket.

Today, Otley is a thriving town with a bustling high street and a wide range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Otley Folk Festival and the Otley Show. Otley is a popular destination for visitors to West Yorkshire, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Otley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Choma	Manor Square Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3AP 01943463840 School Website
Westgate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Carpenter	Scarborough Road Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3JS 01943462349 School Website
Otley Prince Henrys Grammar School Specialist Language College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Bishop	Farnley Lane Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2BB 01943463524 School Website
Otley All Saints C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomson-Smith	Lisker Drive Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1DF 01943464703 School Website
Ashfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elspeth Warren	Weston Lane Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2DF 01943463341 School Website
Otley The Whartons Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickson	The Whartons Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2BS 01943465018 School Website
Burley Oaks Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Lee	Langford Lane Burley-In-Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7EJ 01943862642 School Website
Burley And Woodhead C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Siddall	Sandholme Drive Burley-In-Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7RQ 01943862739 School Website
St Marys Menston A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Margaret Hattersley	Bradford Road Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6AE 01943883000 School Website
Guiseley Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Wharton	Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 9DA 01943873359 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Menston Station Road, Menston, West Yorkshire, LS29 6JH 1.92 Miles

Guiseley Station Road, Guiseley, West Yorkshire, LS20 8BX 2.22 Miles

Burley-In-Wharfedale Station Approach, Burley-In-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, LS29 7PS 2.43 Miles

Ben Rhydding Station Approach, Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire, LS29 8ET 4.37 Miles

Baildon Station Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 6HS 4.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Otley Private Hire 01943 463874 13 Wesley Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1AZ 0.08 Miles
Liberty Campers - Classic Vw Campervan Hire 07904 190830 22 Fawkes Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3NY 1.00 Miles
Chevin Cars 07939 668036 75 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3LY 1.00 Miles
Xpress Private Hire 01943 865220 Greenholme Mills, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7DB 2.20 Miles
We Buy Any Scrap Cars Leeds 0844 330 8724 41 Otley Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8AH 2.36 Miles
Ride Away Taxis 01943 884444 15 Main Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6EY 2.45 Miles
Sjk Licensed Private Hire 0113 250 5222 The Cabin, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7XS 2.46 Miles
National Car Rental 0113 250 9066 Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7XS 2.46 Miles
Furlongs Private Hire 0113 258 8600 1 Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7XS 2.46 Miles
S J K Taxis 01943 464444 The Cabin Coney Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7XS 2.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bridge Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falcon Court D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gay Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pool Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billams Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springwell D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pearsons Buildings D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Chevin Bottom D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lisker Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wharfebank Business Centre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridge Street - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Street Medical Practice 3 Bridge Street Otley LS21 1BQ
Bridge Street - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Street Medical Practice 3 Bridge Street Otley LS21 1BQ
Chevin Medical Practice 01943 858300	Bridge Street Med Pract 3 Bridge Street, Otley Leeds West Yorkshire LS21 1BQ
Charles Street Surgery 01943 466124	Charles Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1BJ
Westgate Surgery 01943 660533	Westgate Surgery Westgate, Otley Leeds West Yorkshire LS21 3HD

Local Stores

Burley in Wharfedale - Main Street
44 Main Street
Burley In Wharfedale
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 7DN
01943 862677
shop.4067@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.09 miles

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SPAR Guisley
Bradford Road
Guisley
Leeds
LS20 8LZ
01943 873666
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Dales Veterinary Centre
9 Courthouse Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3AN 01943 463447 vets@vets4pets.co.uk Website 0.06 miles
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Cross Green Veterinary Centre
71 Cross Green Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1HE 01943 462546 crossgreenvets@gmail.com 0.34 miles

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White Cross Vets Guiseley
8 Bradford Road Guiseley Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 8NH 01943 873147 gui@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Tweed House Veterinary Surgery
25 Harper Terrace Yeadon Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 7RP 01132 505522 tweedhouse_vets@hotmail.com 2.86 miles
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Towerwood Vets Ltd.
27 Tinshill Road Leeds Yorkshire LS16 7DR 0113 267 8419 info@towerwoodvets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles

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Complementary Animal Therapies
27 Tinshill Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 7DR 0113 2678419 info@towerwood.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Otley Chevin
The Historic Market Town Of Otley In The Wharfe Valley Features The Chevin, A Popular Dog-Walking Spot. The Chevin Has Some Spectacular Views With Plenty Of Luscious Woodland And Heathland. The Highest Point Of The Chevin, And This Walks Start Point, Is Surprise View Which Reaches 282 Metres And Has Some Incredible Views Of Otley And Wharfedale. LS21 3JL 0.61 miles Chevin Forest Park Is In The Wharfe Valley, On Either Side Of East Chevin Road, Otley. It Is 10 Miles North-West Of Leeds City Centre.

Baffles Dog Field
A One Acre Secure Dog Field In A Lovely Setting Ideal For Letting Your Dogs Run Free And Play, Recall Lessons Or Training. Booking Slots Can Be Made From 30 Mins Upwards On The Website. There Is Parking, A Doggy Wash Off And Undercover Seating. A Few Natural Agility Obstacles To Play On - The Dogs Love It! A65 Menston Ilkley LS29 6NP 1.94 miles Time Slots From £6 For 30 Mins. See The Website For Details.

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Golden Acre Park
Pleasant Walking On Well Maintained Paths, Plenty Of Routes To Choose From, A Lake, And Fields For Dogs To Run In. The Bungalow Otley Rd Bramhope Leeds LS16 8BQ 4.88 miles

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Dick Hudsons To Cow And Calf
Across Ilkley Moor To Cow &Amp; Calf. Dogs Are Allowed Inside Cow &Amp; Calf However Aren't At Dick Hudsons. Graincliffe House Otley Rd Bingley Lancashire BD16 3BA 5.41 miles

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Shipley Glen Shipley
A Really Beautiful Walk Along Shipley Glen, A Long Stretch Of Moorland. With Long Reaching Views And A Forest You Can Descend Into If You Don't Mind Having To Climb The Hill Back Up, This Is A Great Walk For Dogs. You Are Likely To Meet Plenty Of Other Off-Lead Dogs There Too, Especially If The Weather Is Nice! 22 Prod Ln Baildon Shipley BD17 5BN 5.92 miles

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Roberts Park Saltaire
A Park In Saltaire With A Large Field Where Dogs Can Enjoy Chasing A Ball And Exploring. There's The River Nearby Where Tired Dogs Can Quench Their Thirst, And You Can Always Wander Up To Saltaire Which Is Nearby Or, If You Fancy More Of A Walk, Shipley Glen Is Also Very Close, And Takes You Past The Tramway Too. Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Rd Baildon Shipley BD17 7LU 5.97 miles

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Weather Forecast

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