Tom's Guidebook
Food scene
If your looking for a quick bite to eat or something more substantial then here are a few of my personal recommendations
Traditional family pub with great food and it’s only 5 minutes walk from the boat, reasonably priced and was a regular haunt for me and my wife when we lived aboard ……maybe a little too regular.
The Fishermans
Wagon LaneTraditional family pub with great food and it’s only 5 minutes walk from the boat, reasonably priced and was a regular haunt for me and my wife when we lived aboard ……maybe a little too regular.
Great food plenty and plenty of parking with fantastic views over the valley
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The Dick Hudsons
Otley RoadGreat food plenty and plenty of parking with fantastic views over the valley
Great food and undercover outdoor seating one of the first stops on a night out in Bingley
The Potting Shed Bar & Gardens
94 Main StGreat food and undercover outdoor seating one of the first stops on a night out in Bingley
Call in for a coffee and lunch white your out exploring the local area or early morning hearty breakfast
The Lounge
Huddersfield RoadCall in for a coffee and lunch white your out exploring the local area or early morning hearty breakfast
If your on a walk down the canal the The Boathouse is the first port of call for lunch and a well earned pint , sit out on the terrace overlooking the river and Roberts park in Saltaire. Once your refuelled then get started on your sight seeing or shopping excursion
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The Boathouse Inn
Victoria RoadIf your on a walk down the canal the The Boathouse is the first port of call for lunch and a well earned pint , sit out on the terrace overlooking the river and Roberts park in Saltaire. Once your refuelled then get started on your sight seeing or shopping excursion
World famous Betty’s Tearoom is the perfect treat for anyone wanting top class food, top class service and a touch of luxury. If you’ve never been then it’s a real treat.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
32 The GroveWorld famous Betty’s Tearoom is the perfect treat for anyone wanting top class food, top class service and a touch of luxury. If you’ve never been then it’s a real treat.
It’s a bit of a drive out but this is the best place anywhere in Yorkshire for traditional farm produce and locally produced food. This is by no way the cheapest place to buy food but if your after something special then go and treat yourself. This is not your average supermarket!
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Keelham Farm Shop
21 Gargrave RdIt’s a bit of a drive out but this is the best place anywhere in Yorkshire for traditional farm produce and locally produced food. This is by no way the cheapest place to buy food but if your after something special then go and treat yourself. This is not your average supermarket!
Traditional Yorkshire fish and chips ! The best there is and you can eat in or take away and they also have a branch in Saltaire which is perfect for an evening walk down the canal.
Websters fish and chips
39 NorthgateTraditional Yorkshire fish and chips ! The best there is and you can eat in or take away and they also have a branch in Saltaire which is perfect for an evening walk down the canal.
Rumpus Burger
7 Church Stgreat food right in the heart of Saltaire
Night life
If your after a swift half or a full night on the tiles here are a few recommendations to get you started
If your after an evening out the Saltaire has a number of wine bars and gastro pubs.
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Don't Tell Titus
6-7 Victoria RdIf your after an evening out the Saltaire has a number of wine bars and gastro pubs.
Traditional British pub, very popular for anyone on a night out
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Fanny's Ale House
63 Saltaire RdTraditional British pub, very popular for anyone on a night out
Fantastic food traditional ale and heated outdoor seating right next to the river what more could you ask for
The Old White Horse Brasserie
Old Main StreetFantastic food traditional ale and heated outdoor seating right next to the river what more could you ask for
Live music and a traditional British pub feel , right next to the river it’s an essential part of a Bingley night out.
The Brown Cow
36 Hope StLive music and a traditional British pub feel , right next to the river it’s an essential part of a Bingley night out.
Shopping , sightseeing and a bite to eat
Wanting to make a day of it with a bit of everything then have a look at these places
If your after a day out then salts mill has it covered , loads of parking , art gallery and book shop , a number of restaurants, an antique shop, outdoor clothing shop , designer home ware shop , musical instruments shop, large mountain bike showroom the list goes on !
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Salts Mill
Victoria RoadIf your after a day out then salts mill has it covered , loads of parking , art gallery and book shop , a number of restaurants, an antique shop, outdoor clothing shop , designer home ware shop , musical instruments shop, large mountain bike showroom the list goes on !
About a 45 minute drive from the boat but this is the quintessential Yorkshire town with organic cafes , pubs, craft shops, and packed full of character and charm. It’s a full day out if you’re up for it.
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Hebden Bridge
About a 45 minute drive from the boat but this is the quintessential Yorkshire town with organic cafes , pubs, craft shops, and packed full of character and charm. It’s a full day out if you’re up for it.
30 minutes drive from the boat and a traditional North Yorkshire market town. Pack full of things to see and do it’s a popular day out for wealthy folk from the Yorkshire Dales.
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Skipton
30 minutes drive from the boat and a traditional North Yorkshire market town. Pack full of things to see and do it’s a popular day out for wealthy folk from the Yorkshire Dales.
Famous Victorian Spa town and the playground of Yorkshire’s glitterati , with all the top end outlets you would expect such as Molten Brown ,Betty’s tea rooms , Russel and Bromley , Hoopers , LK Bennet the list is endless.
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Harrogate
Famous Victorian Spa town and the playground of Yorkshire’s glitterati , with all the top end outlets you would expect such as Molten Brown ,Betty’s tea rooms , Russel and Bromley , Hoopers , LK Bennet the list is endless.
Recently renovated the Piece Hall was once a wool trading centre but now is packed with art and craft shops cafes and is a must see for anyone interested in traditional Yorkshire history.
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The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeRecently renovated the Piece Hall was once a wool trading centre but now is packed with art and craft shops cafes and is a must see for anyone interested in traditional Yorkshire history.
Sightseeing
A few great places to have a walk and smoke up the wonders of the Yorkshire countryside and some of our Northern heritage
The nature reserve runs right from the doorstep of the boat so why not take a walk through the woods to the garden enclosure at Hirst locks then take a steady walk back along the river and home in time for tea about 2 hours taking it nice and steady
Hirst Wood Nature Reserve
Hirst LaneThe nature reserve runs right from the doorstep of the boat so why not take a walk through the woods to the garden enclosure at Hirst locks then take a steady walk back along the river and home in time for tea about 2 hours taking it nice and steady
Just outside Hebden bridge so about 45 minutes drive from the boat. Plenty of parking available (pay and display not cheap) then a steady walk through the stunning woodland to Gibsons Mill where you can get a spot of lunch and a coffee. The mill is fully off grid and makes all its own power and there’s a visitor centre to show you how it’s done !
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Hardcastle Crags
Midgehole RoadJust outside Hebden bridge so about 45 minutes drive from the boat. Plenty of parking available (pay and display not cheap) then a steady walk through the stunning woodland to Gibsons Mill where you can get a spot of lunch and a coffee. The mill is fully off grid and makes all its own power and there’s a visitor centre to show you how it’s done !
If you take a walk to see the famous Bingley Five Rise locks then chances are you will need a pot of tea and and some lunch so this is the perfect stop once you get there.
The Five Rise Locks Cafe
2 Beck LaneIf you take a walk to see the famous Bingley Five Rise locks then chances are you will need a pot of tea and and some lunch so this is the perfect stop once you get there.
Voted one of the best kept parks in Europe, with a fantastic art gallery which is free to enter and ornamental gardens it’s a great place to explore and enjoy a sunny afternoon
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Lister Park
Voted one of the best kept parks in Europe, with a fantastic art gallery which is free to enter and ornamental gardens it’s a great place to explore and enjoy a sunny afternoon
Visit the iconic Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkley Moor, just make sure your not bar t’At
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Cow and calf rock climbing
Hangingstone RoadVisit the iconic Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkley Moor, just make sure your not bar t’At
This is the perfect day out to bring you up close and personal with everything that made the North of England in to an industrial success, History and heritage all in one fantastic display .
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Museo industriale di Bradford
235 Moorside RdThis is the perfect day out to bring you up close and personal with everything that made the North of England in to an industrial success, History and heritage all in one fantastic display .
Made famous following the hit Tv series “GentlemanJack” this was the home of Anne Lister and with is extensive grounds, gardens boating lake and museum is a great day out .
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Shibden Hall
Lister's RoadMade famous following the hit Tv series “GentlemanJack” this was the home of Anne Lister and with is extensive grounds, gardens boating lake and museum is a great day out .
Visit the world famous home of the Bronte sisters then explore Howarth with its iconic cobbled Main Street and great selection of little shops and cafes. There’s also a great walk to the Bronte falls if your feeling energetic.
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Museo della Casa Parrocchiale di Bronte
Church StreetVisit the world famous home of the Bronte sisters then explore Howarth with its iconic cobbled Main Street and great selection of little shops and cafes. There’s also a great walk to the Bronte falls if your feeling energetic.
Take a picnic and get the little train up through Shipley Glen , not far from the boat and you can walk there. Very quaint and quirky
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Shipley Glen Cable Tramway
Prod LaneTake a picnic and get the little train up through Shipley Glen , not far from the boat and you can walk there. Very quaint and quirky
Myrtle Park
Myrtle GroveA lovely little park with a tea room right in the center of Bingley
Health and fitness
If your in the market for something a little more active then here’s a few ideas
Formally Cottingley Manor this is now the Nuffield Health and fitness centre , you can get a day pass if your not a Nuffield member and take advantage of the top quality facilities, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and there’s even a cafe for a coffee afterwards.
Nuffield Health Cottingley Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Cottingley New RoadFormally Cottingley Manor this is now the Nuffield Health and fitness centre , you can get a day pass if your not a Nuffield member and take advantage of the top quality facilities, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and there’s even a cafe for a coffee afterwards.
Ilkley Pool and Lido
Denton RoadOpen in the summer it’s a refreshing day out!
If your taking a trip down to Hebden Bridge or Hardcastle Crags why not rent an EBike and have a blast down the canal or through the woods?. Starting from £25 per day
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Burnley RoadIf your taking a trip down to Hebden Bridge or Hardcastle Crags why not rent an EBike and have a blast down the canal or through the woods?. Starting from £25 per day