Dear Customers,
Salts Mill will reopen on Friday, April 16th 2021*. We’re really looking forward to welcoming visitors back into the building. ‘Til then please shop online at saltsmillshop.co.uk.
We will be open on the following days:
Fri April 16: 10am – 4pm
Sat & Sun April 17 & 18: 10am – 5pm
Fri April 23rd 10am – 4pm.
Sat & Sun Aprl 24th and 25th: 10am – 5pm
Fri April 30th: 10am – 4pm.
Sat & Sun May 1st and 2nd 10am – 5pm
Mon May 3rd (May Day Bank Holiday) 10am – 5pm
Opening times after May 3rd: to be confirmed.
For details on which areas will be open please see opening times
*subject to any changes in guidelines
Please see opening times and reopening FAQs for more information.
Stunning classic, modernist furniture, homewares and designer gifts: in short, everything for the Home. Brands include Acme, Alessi, Cassina, Chemex, G-Plan, Fritz Hansen, Knoll, Kartell, Marimekko, Iittala, Ritzenhoff, Vitra plus many more. This is the place to find the beautiful, the useful and the unusual.
info@thehomeonline.co.uk
www.thehomeonline.co.uk
CALL 01274 530 770
The World's largest selection of medieval, renaissance and baroque musical instruments. Come and see recorders, viols, lutes, harps, crumhorns, harpsichords, spinets, shawms, even hurdy-gurdies - as well as sheet music, CDs and accessories. A must for the musically minded.
At the time of writing the Early Music Shop is by appointment only. Please see https://earlymusicshop.com/ or contact them directly for further details.
CALL 01274 288 100
Yorkshire Music School teaches you how to play in a relaxed and spacious environment. Here you'll develop your talents, build your confidence and connect with other like-minded musicians. Music tuition for all ages and all levels of ability including guitar, piano, vocals, drums, bass, rock band, ukulele, junior piano course, acoustic/classical guitar.
WEB: www.ymss.co.uk
EMAIL: info@ymss.co.uk
TEL: 01274 595954
Browse - the Salts Online Shop for posters, signed and special books and stationery.
When Sir Titus Salt built Salts Mill in 1853 it was all about seeing business through fresh eyes. Today a host of forward-looking companies continue that tradition. The current list of tenants includes a home-grown FTSE listed group, environmental and landscape architects, international software support agents, electronics manufacturers and many others.
Carlton Fine Art and Antiques is not just a traditional antique shop, dealing in fine furniture, paintings and quality objets d'art, but is also an 'Antique Centre' with approx. 40 dealers selling a wide range of antiques and collectables. The aim is to cater for every taste and pocket.
Please contact Carlton Antiques for their latest opening hours.
CALL 01274 592 103
Mountains of excellent outdoor kit and friendly, knowledgeable guides to help you choose exactly what you need. There's kit here for grownups and kids too: footwear, waterproofs, fleeces, rucksacks... Brands include Rohan, Berghaus, Sprayway, Lowe Alpine and Mountain Equipment.
EMAIL info@trekandtrailsaltaire.co.uk
CALL 01274 589 692
All Terrain Cycles is one of the biggest and best-stocked shops in the country. Here you'll find a massive range of leading brands from all the various cycling disciplines available to touch, feel and often even try before purchase.
See the website to check holiday hours.
CALL 01274 588 488
A leading contemporary jewellery gallery showcasing renowned designers and emerging talents from Britain and abroad. Much of the work on show pushes and blurs the boundaries between fine art, jewellery, design and fashion - resulting in pieces that may be best described as wearable art. As well as its core collection, the gallery organises a number of changing exhibitions each year.
WEB: www.kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk
EMAIL: info@kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk
CALL 01274 599 790
SIMON PALMER: YORKSHIRE PERSPECTIVE
Thur May 27 – Sun Sept 19 2021
The biggest ever retrospective of the work of Simon Palmer, one of Britain’s leading watercolour artists. Yorkshire Perspective will trace the artist’s journey through his work from 1980-2017.
Admission free. See opening hours
Considered to be a visionary painter, Palmer’s connection with his much-loved Wensleydale home and the world of his imagination is unfettered by current trends and opinions. From the apparently familiar, he creates illusions which hover on the brink of reality. “Like other British artists before me, I draw a spiritual connection from the land in a specific place, offering my personal perspective on the narrow lanes, railway bridges, drystone walls and winding fencing, stone churches and farms, ancient trees, new saplings and distant moors of the Yorkshire Dales,” he says. “I’m inspired by specific locations but I don’t paint it as a real place, it’s more about capturing the spirit and atmosphere rather than an accurate portrayal.
The 1853 Gallery - named after the year that the mill opened - is unique. It displays a large number of David Hockney's paintings, etchings, and drawings. Art materials and art books are for sale too, dotted around this vast and inspiring space. Like all of the Mill it's free to enter.
enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk / 01274 531163
Simon Palmer: Yorkshire Perspective
Thur May 27 – Sun Sept 19th 2021, admission free.
The biggest ever retrospective of the work of this extraordinary watercolour artist. Opening hours as per the main body of the mill, see opening hours.
Felt by Claire Tindale
Sat May 29 – Sun June 6 2021, admission free.
3 years in the making, Tindale is creating a stunning art installation in our roofspace as part of the 2021 Saltaire Arts Trail. Open 11 – 4. For more details see
Saltaire: Foundation and Legacy
Fri May 28 – Sun June 28, admission free, ticket required.
We’re delighted to host this free, ticketed exhibition created by The Saltaire Collection, the Saltaire History Club and Saltaire Inspired to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Saltaire’s inscription on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The exhibition tells the stories of Titus Salt and James Roberts through text and image. Local historians will be on hand. For more information and how to book see https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saltaire-foundation-and-legacy-a-free-exhibition-from-28-may-for-3-weeks-tickets-145742374365
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No coach parties, group bookings or school groups until further notice, thank you.
Salts Mill, Victoria Rd, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3LA
(Driving? Use satnav code BD17 7EF, see Directions)
CALL 01274 531 163
Salts Diner 01274 530 533
EMAIL: post@saltsmill.org.uk
Saltaire is 4 miles north of Bradford, 15 minutes from the M606 and the motorway network. Follow the brown road signs from the motorway. The Saltaire train station is just across the road from the Mill. It takes 15 minutes to Leeds or Bradford.
Sat nav users: entering our correct postcode brings you into the wrong side of the Mill for the car park. Instead, please set your Sat Nav to BD17 7EF. When it tells you you've reached your destination, keep going along Salts Mill Road following the brown signs - you'll pass a big red brick chimney on your left as you cross the canal and The Waterfront, an office building, on your right, then you'll see the mill at the end of the road. Proceed through the gates into the free Salts visitors car park on the right.
No coach parties, group bookings or school groups until further notice, thank you.
01274 531163
Come along Salts Mill Road, pass the 'Visitors Parking' sign and continue past the chimney where you will see a glass canopy with disabled parking spaces. Level access to all public areas and the lift is through the tunnel opposite these parking spaces. For additional information or help please call 01274 531163 during opening hours.
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Salts Mill is open Wednesdays to Sundays. We’re closed Mondays & Tuesdays (open bank holiday Mondays). Admission & parking are free. Different areas of the mill have different opening times as follows:
1853 Gallery, Salts Book & Poster shop, The Home, Salts Diner, Gallery 2 with Simon Palmer: Yorkshire Perspective: Weds - Fri 10-5; Sat & Sun 9:30-6.
Arrival of Spring Gallery, Café in to the Opera, People & Process exhibition: Weds - Sun 11-5.
Carlton Antiques: Weds – Fri 10-4:30; Sat & Sun 10-6
Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery and Trek & Trail: Weds – Fri 10-4; Sat & Sun 10-5.
Early Music Shop: see www.earlymusicshop.com
All Terrain Cycles: see www.allterraincycles.co.uk
We’re always closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. Early closing on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
Salts Mill is a place for art, dining and shopping in one stunning historic building. Parking and entrance is free. Inside you can admire our very big collection of works by David Hockney, be inspired by the very best in independent retail and enjoy our bustling restaurants and cafes. You can also learn about the history of the Mill in our People and Process and Saltaire History exhibitions (but if you're after a hefty dose of industrial history try Bradford Industrial Museum).
We often offer special events and exhibitions. In recent years we've worked with photographer Kevin Cummins, poets Simon Armitage and Tony Harrison, the Yorkshire Fashion Archive and Cloth & Memory to name but a few.
The mill is also a place of work for over 1000 people - home to a variety of businesses from technology to landscape architecture and graphic design. To join us, please see space to rent.
The Mill opened in 1853, the centerpiece of Sir Titus Salt's utopian vision of Saltaire. He built the adjoining model village to house his workers. Cloth production at Salts finally ceased in 1986, and the following year the mill was purchased by the late Jonathan Silver, who re-imagined it as a place where culture and commerce could thrive together.
In 2001, Saltaire became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO noted: "Saltaire is an outstanding and well preserved example of a mid 19th century industrial town... The layout and architecture of Saltaire admirably reflect mid 19th century philanthropic paternalism, as well as the important role played by the textile industry in economic and social development."
We want everyone to have a lovely time when they visit. Inevitably we’ve had to make some changes to the way we operate, outlined here and subject to change:
What will your opening hours be?
They’re very, very different - please see the opening hours section
Do I need to book a timed ticket to enter the mill?
No, not at the moment.
Do I need to pay to enter or park?
No, parking and admission are still free.
Which way should I enter the building?
Please enter through the modern foyer with sliding glass doors and long banners down the exterior wall (level access through the tunnel to the rear.) There won’t be any other way to enter the building.
Will I need to wear a mask?
Yes. Please wear your mask at all times.
Will I need to queue?
Should the building become too busy, you may be asked to queue outside, so please come prepared! If one area inside becomes too crowded, we may ask those entering to visit another area for a period of time.
Will you have a one-way system?
Yes, there is now a one-way-system around most of the mill.
Can I use the lift?
Yes, but please leave the lifts for those who really need them. There will be one lift for down and one for up.
What about cleaning and PPE?
We have enhanced our cleaning schedule. Staff will wear PPE relevant to their tasks. Screens have also been installed.
What if the rules change?
We’ll be responding to any changes as necessary. Any major alterations to our opening hours will be posted on twitter @SaltsMill in the first instance.
Can I book a table for Salts Diner or Café in to the Opera?
Yes! Salts Diner and Café in to the Opera will reopen for indoor dining on Weds May 19th and the team would love to look after you. Please email diner@saltsmill.org.uk to reserve a table’ walk-in tables will also be available but we advise booking at busy times. Max table size 6.
Why can’t I get through on the phone?
On the days the mill is closed we will have minimal staff on site, so please contact us by email:
Diner and café: diner@saltsmill.org.uk
Galleries, bookshop & poster shop: enquiries@saltsmill.org.uk
The Home: sales@thehomeonline.co.uk
Salts Estates: post@saltsmill.org.uk
Other businesses in the mill – please see their websites.
3rd Floor Gallery - Our stunning show, 'The Arrival of Spring' by David Hockney, is open on the third floor. This set of original works were drawn by David on his iPad in 2011, and printed at an incredible scale.
enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk / 01274 531163
PEOPLE + PROCESS: SALTS HISTORY EXHIBITION
People and Process tells the story of the Mill through objects great and small: machinery, clothing, art - even a precious plate from the lavish opening banquet of 1853, to which Sir Titus Salt invited 2,440 workers and 1,310 guests. Sir Titus’s original boardroom furniture is on display, and a film about the history of the Mill and Village plays in an adjoining room.
enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk / 01274 531163
The Poster Shop at Salts Mill sells licensed David Hockney posters and postcards that will brighten your walls and cheer your heart. Framed or unframed - the choice is yours.
You can browse almost all of the beautiful posters we sell at saltsmillshop.co.uk, but the poster shop has more choice, including many framed items.
EMAIL enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk
CALL: 01274 531 163
Browse through inspiring art materials right next to original works from one of the world's greatest living artists. Brushes, paints, pens, crayons, pencils, sketch pads and much more, as well as a huge selection of art books.
enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk / 01274 531163
Beautifully curated, ever changing books to browse through and buy in an enormous, light-filled space. The bookshop is especially loved for its wonderful children's section and its poetry offering, but all minds are generously catered for here - philosophy, gardening, eating and drinking, fact, fiction, you name it - as well as cards and gifts. You can browse just a few of the beautiful, signed and collectable books we sell at saltsmillshop.co.uk, but the real-world book shop sells thousands more, from the humblest paperback to the hugest art book.
EMAIL enquiries@saltsmillbooks.co.uk
CALL 01274 531 163
Salts Diner is at the heart of Salts Mill. You can grab a coffee or have a 3-course meal surrounded by works by David Hockney in this big, bustling space. Choose from the menu that includes Caesar salad or Salade Nicoise, try a Saltburger or try one of our daily specials. See our latest menus here
TEL: 01274 530 533
The Espresso bar is closed just now.
Salts Mill’s best-kept secret, Café in to the Opera got its name as it stood at the entrance to a display of David Hockney's opera sets that were on display here. You can still eat your lunch under David’s huge hand-painted mural. Come up here for a light bite, or go for fish and chips or fish pie. See a sample menu here.
EMAIL: diner@saltsmill.org.uk
CALL 01274 531163