Welcome to Shipley

Shipley is a town located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Aire and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Aire Valley. The town has a rich history dating back to the 19th century when it was a major centre for the textile industry. Today, Shipley is a bustling town with a vibrant community and a range of amenities and attractions.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shipley is the Saltaire Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village was built in the mid-19th century by Sir Titus Salt, a wealthy industrialist who wanted to create a model village for his workers. The village features stunning architecture, including the Salts Mill, which now houses a gallery, shops, and restaurants. The village is a popular tourist destination and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Shipley is also home to a range of parks and green spaces, including Northcliffe Park and Roberts Park. Northcliffe Park is a large park with a range of facilities, including a playground, tennis courts, and a skate park. Roberts Park is a Victorian park that was restored in the early 2000s and features a bandstand, a boating lake, and a children's play area. Both parks are popular with locals and visitors alike and provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the town centre.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shipley Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Hamilton	Otley Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2PT 1274583900 School Website
Tracks Pupil Referral Unit Ages:12-16 Head Teacher Hannah Whittaker	21 Owlet Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2LU 01274582995
High Crags Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ray	Crag Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2ES 01274584068 School Website
Wycliffe Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Baxter	Saltaire Road Shipley BD18 3HZ 1274584779 School Website
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Bottomley	Baker Street Saltaire Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3JE 1274585318 School Website
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley	Victoria Park Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 4RL 1274531102 School Website
Shipley College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Diana Bird	Exhibition Road Victoria Road Leeds West Yorkshire BD18 3JW 1274327222 School Website
Christ Church Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Foster	Wrose Brow Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2NT 01274410349 School Website
Low Ash Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Meer & Mrs Beth Medhurst	Wrose Road Wrose Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1AA 01274582927 School Website
Saltaire Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Whitehead	Albert Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 4NR 01274584093 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shipley Station Approach, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2JL 0.09 Miles

Saltaire Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 0.64 Miles

Frizinghall Frizinghall Road, Frizinghall, West Yorkshire, BD9 4LD 1.11 Miles

Baildon Station Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 6HS 1.47 Miles

Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 2.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shipley Centre Private Hire 01274 532722 1 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QP 0.11 Miles
Shipley Private Hire Taxis Ltd 01274 595959 1 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QP 0.11 Miles
Shipley Central And Saltaire Private Hire 01274 595959 Kiosk 1 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QP 0.11 Miles
Shipley Central Taxis 01274 599969 1 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QP 0.11 Miles
Aa Cars 01274 809555 47A Commercial St, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3SL 0.24 Miles
Access Taxis Shipley 01274 809444 12 Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7HB 0.62 Miles
Access Private Hire 01274 809444 12 Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7HB 0.62 Miles
Arrivals Private Hire 01274 589898 2A/Walker Place/Thackley Old Rd, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1DD 0.63 Miles
Charlestown Private Hire 01274 582233 8 Queen Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6AA 0.68 Miles
Frizinghall Cabs 01274 496623 8 Lynthorne Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4EZ 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Westgate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Street Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St Pauls Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkgate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windhill Cragg D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Baildon Bridge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owlet Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltaire Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradford Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shipley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shipley Medical Practice Alexandra Road Shipley BD18 3EG
Shipley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shipley Medical Practice Alexandra Road Shipley BD18 3EG
Shipley Medical Practice-Affinity Care 01274 531153	Shipley Medical Practice Alexandra Road, Shipley Bradford BD18 3EG
Westcliffe Medical Centre	157 Westcliffe Road Shipley BD18 3EE
Windhill Green Emerald Suite - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	2 Thackley Old Road Shipley BD18 1QB

Local Stores

Saltaire
48-52 Bingley Road
Saltaire
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 4SD
01274 598543
Store Website
0.70 miles

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SPAR Otley Road
79 Otley Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 2BJ
01274020042
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shipley Vets
91-93 Manor Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3BS 01274 531010 reception@shipleyvets.co.uk Website 0.16 miles
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The Avenue Veterinary Group
241 Bingley Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 4DN 01274 583397 avenuevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.90 miles

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Baildon Veterinary Centre
77-81 Browgate Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 6BY 01274 580785 info@baildonvets.co.uk Website 1.32 miles
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Idle Veterinary Centre
48 High Street Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8NN 01274 618075 admin@shipleyvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles

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Bradford Idle Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Enterprise Retail Park Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8EG 01274 400500 eccleshill@vets4pets.com Website 1.91 miles

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Gatehouse Veterinary Hospital
232 Allerton Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7AA 01274 480031 enquiries@gatehousevets.com Website 2.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 0.45 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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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 0.88 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 1.28 miles

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Hirst Wood Bingley
Hirst Wood Is A Decent Sized Forest That Runs Along The Canal Between Bingley And Saltaire. There Is Enough Room For Off-Lead Exercise, One Entrance Has It's Own Car Park, And There Are Plenty Of Places Where Thirsty Dogs Can Grab A Drink. One Path Does Take You Close To A Train Track, So Exploration Is Needed First To Make Sure It's Safe For Your Dog And You Know Where You're Going! 47 Lime Tree Square Shipley BD18 4BR 1.38 miles

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Delph Wood Bingley
A Small Forest That You Can Use Tot Ake You To Saltaire, The Canal Or Shipley Glen. Primrose Ln Bingley Lancashire BD16 4QR 1.73 miles

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Gilstead Moor Bingley
Although Hard To Find This Is A Nice, If Not Particularly Big, Walk. 43 Agincourt Dr Bingley Lancashire BD16 3JZ 2.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	8.8°C	8.1°C	7.8°C	8.1°C	6.1°C	5.9°C	5.2°C	6.6°C	7.4°C	7.5°C	5.9°C	4.2°C

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