Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Shipley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Shipley

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Shipley. This list contains 22 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Leeds Liverpool Canal

Tourist attraction

5.00 (12 reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)

Railway Track for KDMES

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great family afternoon.

5.00 (5 reviews) (~8.16 km from centre)

Ilkley Moor

Historical landmark

👍👍 Best place for long walk close to my home

4.90 (74 reviews) (~9.08 km from centre)

Shipley Glen Tramway Car Park

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great attraction for little kids. The ride it's self only takes around 3-5 mins but kids go free and adults was £1.50 single or £2.50 for day rider at time of posting. The car park is at this station at the Southern end. Also tickets sold here, but you can get on at the top and then pay when you get...

4.90 (8 reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)

Chevin Stone Maze

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely walk from Otley Town centre up station Road and then follow the path up to the White House. To find the Stone maze you head West through the courtyard of the White House. You can either follow the tarmac road to the left, of go across the little stone bridge. After about 300 yards you will f...

4.90 (7 reviews) (~8.64 km from centre)

Ilkley Crags

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely place, saw a crag, some rocks, ravine and sheep. Hike was ace, drive to here was just as good. 10/10 will come again.

4.80 (127 reviews) (~8.91 km from centre)

Madinah Mosque

Mosque

4.80 (72 reviews) (~9.56 km from centre)

Del monte rock

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Very nice and peaceful place

4.80 (5 reviews) (~6.74 km from centre)

St James's Church, Thornton

Anglican church

👍👍 Well stocked food pantry with autumn provvies; a helping hand for those in need

4.70 (101 reviews) (~6.56 km from centre)

All Saints' Church, Otley

Episcopal church

👍👍 I go most Sundays and pop in during the week when l go into town. Find it a very peaceful atmosphere during the week and on a Sunday it is such a warm and welcoming church, everyone makes everyone welcome even if it's the first time visiting, no one is ignored. The tea and coffee and cakes after the...

4.70 (91 reviews) (~9.3 km from centre)

The Catholic Church of Saint Mary and Saint Walburga

Catholic church

👍👍 Friendly church and parishioners. About half full on Saturday evening. Only trouble is car parking but adjacent streets can be used.

4.70 (51 reviews) (~0.65 km from centre)

Lady Blantyre's Rock

Landmark

👍👍 It is a beautiful walk that takes you past Lady Blantyres rock . It was a lovely sunny afternoon when we did the circuit . But even when the weather is wet and cold it is still a lovely walk . One thing I noticed is a definate lack of waste bins as there was a lot of litter blowing around .

4.70 (44 reviews) (~6.26 km from centre)

Chellow Dean Reservoir

Tourist attraction

😐 Visited on two consecutive sunny days. Free on street parking at one entrance and a proper but small car park off Howarth Road. Walking path around the two reservoirs including a woodland walk. Nice for a short stroll but place busy with noisy and disruptive gangs of boys. Doesn't make you feel safe...

4.60 (98 reviews) (~4 km from centre)

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Damems, Station)

Heritage preservation

👍👍 Smallest train station in the UK. You need steps provided by the guard to embark or disembark the steam train. Quaint.

4.60 (96 reviews) (~9.73 km from centre)

Salt Pots Ceramic Studio

Art studio

👍👍 Recently visited had an amazing time. It was a lovely peaceful activity. There were many options if things to paint. Would recommend.

4.60 (39 reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

The Peace Museum

Museum

Small anti-war museum, with exhibits on peace & social reform, in a historic Victorian building.

4.60 (30 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)

Gilstead Crag

Tourist attraction

👍👍 High on Life!! 🙂 This morning I awoke at 03:30am and left the house at 04:00am to walk the short uphill journey to Gilstead Moor and its Crag. Google informs me that sunrise in Bingley is at 04:37am. What it didn't tell me is that it was going to rise behind me, and not in front of me which was my...

4.60 (25 reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)

Backstone Circle

Museum

👍👍 Beautiful place for a walk. Parked in the town centre and hit the trail from there. Did a good 2-3 hours across fairly easy walking terrain most people should manage it.

4.60 (11 reviews) (~8.64 km from centre)

City Park Mirror Pool and Fountain

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely city 🏙️ just all Museums closed that day 😔

4.50 (70 reviews) (~5.06 km from centre)

Horsforth Village Museum

Museum

👍👍 It's small but well laid out and free of charge. They have a donation box which is good to put something into. It's across the road from a free car park and park too. Well worth a visit.

4.50 (25 reviews) (~8.79 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Shipley, United Kingdom