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About
Salts Mill is located in Saltaire, near Shipley in West Yorkshire, at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire. The Grade II Listed historic mill building was built in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt alongside the village to house his workers.
1853 Gallery David Hockney
Salts Mill is home to one of the largest collections of David Hockney’s art. On the ground floor you will find the 1853 Gallery, which houses a permanent exhibition of works by David Hockney.
Gallery 2 and the Saltaire Exhibition
On the second floor beyond Salts Book and Poster Shop is Gallery 2, featuring changing exhibitions. On the third floor you will find People + Process: A History of Salts, which explores Saltaire’s history. You'll also find Gallery 3 with changing exhibitions.
Shopping
If you enjoy shopping, take time to explore the many independent shops in the mill, which include everything from bikes to antiques. Stroll around the Salts Book and Poster Shop and browse The Home, a luxury homeware and furniture shop.
Cafés and Restaurants
A favourite with both locals and visitors is Salts Diner, found on the second floor. If you fancy a coffee, visit The Espresso Bar (through the Diner and turn left), which is open weekends only and according to demand. On the third floor, Café in the Opera serves drinks, cakes, sandwiches and light bites.
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Events
Saturday, 27th April 2024 - Monday, 2nd November 2026
Life Goes OnAn exhibition of work by renowned Bradford-born social documentary photographer Ian Beesley at Salts Mill.- more info
Wednesday, 29th January 2025 - Sunday, 17th January 2027
20 Flowers For 2025 And Some Bigger PicturesExperience David Hockney’s series of 20 iPad flower paintings and large-scale works at Salts Mill, described by the artist as “fresh pictures of a very beautiful world.”- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Free Entry
Catering
- On-site catering
Children
- Children welcome
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road: Follow the brown signs to Saltaire and park in the village.
Salts Mill has its own free car park, located off Salts Mill Road, to reach this from Shipley take A6038 and follow brown signs. Please be advised that using the correct postcode will bring you to the wrong side of Salts Mill for the car park. Instead please set your Sat Nav to BD17 7EF and enter the site via Salts Mill Road. Proceed through the gates into Salts Visitors Car Park. By Train: Saltaire railway station is adjacent to the mill.
