Shipley Glen Cable TramwayShipley Glen Cable Tramway

This unique tramway was built in 1895 and operates narrow-gauge 'toastrack' cable-hauled trams. Two trams with canopy tops, run up and down a steep wooded hill every 3 minutes or as required. Restored and operated by volunteers. Santa specials run throughout December. Museum open at bottom station - pictorial history and artefacts relating to Shipley Glen and tramway. The Shipley Glen Tramway is conveniently located near Bradford. Open bank holidays, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, noon - 4.30pm.


A short walk from the world heritage village of Saltaire.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled access Education/study area Gift shop Accepts groups Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs acceptedSmoking not allowed

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sun 30 Jan 2005 - Fri 31 Dec 2010
Notes The Tramway is currently closed for essential maintenance until Summer 2010.
   
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Contact

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway
Tel: 01274 589010
View the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway websitewww.glentramway.co.uk
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Venue

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5BN

View the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway websitewww.glentramway.co.uk

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Map reference: SE 134388


By Road:
M62, M606 - follow signs for Salts Mill. From Shipley follow signs for Otley, then tramway is signposted about 1km from Shipley.

By Public Transport:
Turn left out of station down Victoria Road. Turn left at end of Victoria Road, follow brown tourist sign to tramway, across foot bridge and through Roberts Park.

Nearest station : Saltaire station

Wheel chair access is good to both top and bottom station. Wheelchairs can ride on the trams.