Salts Mill

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Salts Mill is a former textile mill in Saltaire, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, now housing an art gallery, shops and a restaurant.

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Why go

  • Many paintings by local artist David Hockney

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:30 – 17:00
Sunday09:30 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • The restaurantThe mill has a restaurant with sample main and breakfast menus.At Salts Mill
  • 1853 GalleryVisit the 1853 Gallery.At Salts Mill

Know before you go

  • Open Wednesday to Friday, 10:00–17:00, and Saturday and Sunday, 09:30–17:00.
  • Tickets can be bought online through the Salts Mill website.

What's inside

  • The Peace Museum moved to the mill’s third floor in August 2024.

Tips for your visit

  • Check the sample breakfast menu and sample main menu on Salts Mill’s website when planning a meal.

Interesting facts3

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  1. Salts Mill is a Grade II* listed building.

    Salts Mill - Wikipedia
  2. Several firms worked on its construction, including Bradford builders J and W Beanland.

    Salts Mill - Wikipedia
  3. 1853

    The 1853 Gallery takes its name from the year the mill opened.

    Salts Mill - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Sir Titus Salt had witnessed poor conditions in other textile factories before commissioning and financing the mill.

  1. 1853The mill opened, commissioned and financed by Sir Titus Salt.
  2. 1986The mill closed.
  3. 1987Jonathan Silver bought the mill and began a long renovation.

Sources: Salts Mill - Wikipedia · Saltaire - Wikivoyage (see) · Salts Mill · Salts Mill: tickets (its own site) · Salts Mill: menu (its own site) · Salts Mill: menu (its own site) · Salts Mill: menu (its own site) · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
Victoria Road, Shipley

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Questions and answers

What is the street address of Salts Mill?

Victoria Road, Shipley.

How can I contact Salts Mill?

Call +44 1274 530770.

Does Salts Mill have spaces for rent?

Yes. The mill contains spaces for rent.

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