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Bingley Tourist Information


Bingley is a West Yorkshire town located five miles northwest of Bradford. It is located in Airedale on the south of Ilkley Moor.

Bingley means "Bing's Clearing" and is Saxon in origin. The first settlement served the ford across the River Aire at the narrowest point of the Aire Valley. Ireland Bridge was built in 1686 to replace the ford.

"Bingheleia" was listed in the Domesday Book in 1086 as a manor valued at four pounds. The Bingley manor would have extended up and down the Aire Valley in mediaeval times.

he town received its market charter in 1212. By 1379 Bingley was the largest town in the area with 130 households. It was twice the size of Halifax, Leeds and Bradford at that time.

The Black Death devastated many towns in the 13th century. Bingley seemingly fared well but neighbouring Boulton had no survivors worth taxing, according to poll tax records.

A map of Bingley in 1592 shows it as a single street with the church at the west end, opposite a large manor house. Houses ran down on either side and the market would have taken place along the street.

The Old White Horse Inn is one of the oldest surviving buildings, a Grade II listed coaching inn, built in the mid 17th century. There has been an inn on the site since 1379. Note the two stone lanterns on the gable which signify the building was once owned by the Order of the Knights of St John.

During the Industrial Revolution Bingley had several mills and a tannery. The Bingley Building Society was also formed at that time.


Present Day Bingley

The market town of Bingley has a population of 16,000 in the town and a further 16,600 in the Bingley rural district, according to 2001 figures. Boundary changes have since increased these estimates.

The town has plenty of local shops, a street market, banks and the Little Theatre.

Bingley has excellent transport links with a railway station in the town centre and the Leeds Bradford Airport nearby.

Most textile mills have closed except for the Damart factory. The Bradford and Bingley Building Society headquarters was a large local employer until the bank collapsed in 2008.

Bingley was the birthplace of actor Rodney Bewes, astronomer Fred Hoyle and the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe.


Things to Do Around Bingley

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the valley and is well known for the Bingley Five Rise Locks. Visitors can walk along the tow path and watch the barges navigating the locks.

Walking and cycling in this unspoilt area are popular attractions. Golfers can play a round at the scenic Bingley St Ives Golf Club.

At the end of August, Bingley Music Live is held in Myrtle Park. The music festival provides a wide genre of high quality music and attracts a diverse audience.

Leeds has several interesting attractions including the Thackray Medical Museum. The National Media Museum at Bradford is one of the most visited museums outside London with exhibits on photography and video games.

Haworth was the home of the Bronte sisters and makes an interesting day out, six miles away.

 

Images of Bingley
The Canal at Bingley © Anne Zanotti
Narrow boat entering one of the locks in the 5-lock rise Bingley © Anne Zanotti
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Attractions near Bingley
Bronte Parsonage Museum (5 Miles)*
Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte, were the authors of some of the greatest books in the English language. Haworth Parsonage was their much-loved home and Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were all written here.
National Media Museum (5 Miles)*
Consistently the most visited museum outside London with an average of 750,000 people coming each year, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television has amazing interactive galleries to explore.
Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses At Work (5 Miles)*
Think of industry in Bradford and you think of wool. Think of mills and you think of machinery, steam engines and horses, all of which can be found at Bradford Industrial Museum!
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What's near Bingley

Attractions:
  East Riddlesden Hall  3 Miles
  Bronte Parsonage Museum  5 Miles
  National Media Museum  5 Miles
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Towns:
  Wilsden  2 Miles
  Saltaire  2 Miles
  Shipley  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Maxwells Residential Ltd  2 Miles
  William H Brown  3 Miles
  Countrywide Residential Lettings  3 Miles
Hotels:
  Five Rise Locks Hotel  1 Mile
  Ramada Bradford/Leeds  1 Mile
  Premier Inn Bradford North (Bingley)  2 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Ford House Farm  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Grey Scar View Cottage  5 Miles
  Stone Cottage  5 Miles
  Higher Scholes Cottage  5 Miles
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Campsites:
  Riverside Caravan Site  8 Miles
  Dyke Bottom Farm Caravan Site  11 Miles
  Bilton Park  17 Miles
TIC: Haworth Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01535 642329  5 Miles



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Towns near Bingley
Wilsden Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Saltaire Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Saltaire is a stunning Victorian village, originally founded in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located at the base of the Aire Valley.
Shipley Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
Shipley is four miles north of Bradford in West Yorkshire. It is situated near the River Aire, on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
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Hotels near Bingley
Ramada Bradford/Leeds (1 Mile)*
For those with a love of film and literature, Ramada Bradford / Leeds hotel is sure to delight. Just 15 minutes from the hotel is the National Museum of Photography, Film + Television ?' a great day out for the film enthusiast.
Homeleigh Hotel (2 Miles)*
The Homeleigh Hotel is perfectly placed for historic Saltaire and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Homeleigh Hotel offers year-round comfort and hospitality. The warm, cosy rooms at Homeleigh Hotel have satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Park Grove Hotel (3 Miles)*
The Park Grove is a family owned and run establishment which offers the very best in quality, service and value. Built in the 1900s, a victorian style building that offers quiet and comfortable accommodation.
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Self Catering near Bingley
Higher Scholes Cottage (6 Miles)*
Set in the heart of Bronte Country commanding stunning views over Wuthering Heights moors and Haworth. This cottage is something really special its location is unique. The cottage is beautifully furnished throughout.
Folly Too (9 Miles)*
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