Salts Mill Exterior

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Salts Mill is set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire. The Grade II Listed historic mill building was built in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt along with the village to house his workers. The whole area is of architectural and historical interest.

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 and the Saltaire Exhibition. Gallery 2 has a collection of work by Henry Marvell Carr R.A entitled “The Textile Process” and Simon Palmer’s collection of Saltaire paintings and drawings. At the rear of the gallery is the Saltaire Exhibition which is a fascinating exhibition which explores Saltaire’s history from 1853 to the present day.

Shopping
If you enjoy shopping then 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 in The Home a luxury home ware and furniture shop.

Cafes and Restaurants
A popular choice with locals and visitors alike is Salts Diner, found on the second floor. If you just fancy a coffee visit The Espresso Bar (go through the Diner and turn left). On the third floor is Salts Mill’s excellent fish restaurant, Café in the Opera.

View AccessAble’s Access Guide to find out about this venue’s accessibility. The guide contains detailed, accurate information which has been put together following a visit to the venue by one of AccessAble’s trained surveyors (link opens in a new window).

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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 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.

Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery

Type:Art Gallery

Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA
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Awards

  • Trip Advisor Awards2022 Travellers' Choice - Tripadvisor 2022 Travellers' Choice - Tripadvisor 2022
  • Trip Advisor AwardsTrip Advisor - Travellers Choice Trip Advisor - Travellers Choice 2023

Opening Times

* Open Wednesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 – 17:00

Closing at 16:00 on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Open bank holiday Mondays, but closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Additional opening over school holidays - please check Salts Mill website for details.

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