Keighley

Keighley is a Town in the county of West Yorkshire.

Keighley, located in West Yorkshire, England, is a vibrant town with a rich history and a distinctive character. It sits at the confluence of the rivers Aire and Worth, which played a crucial role in its development during the Industrial Revolution. Historically, Keighley’s economy was largely driven by the textile industry, particularly wool production. As the mills thrived, so did the town, expanding in both size and stature.

The town’s architectural heritage reflects its prosperous past, with numerous Victorian buildings, terraced homes, and former mills dotting the landscape. Some of these structures have been repurposed to serve modern needs, while others stand as a testament to the town’s industrial legacy.

Keighley is also a gateway to the stunning landscapes of the Brontë Country, named after the famous Brontë sisters who penned literary classics in the nearby village of Haworth. Tourists flock to this region to visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum and to explore the rugged moorlands that inspired novels like “Wuthering Heights” and “Jane Eyre”.

Additionally, Keighley boasts a plethora of modern amenities and attractions. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a heritage steam railway, offers a nostalgic trip through the scenic valleys and is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The town center is a hub of activity with shops, eateries, and cultural venues ensuring there’s always something to see and do.

In recent years, efforts have been made to rejuvenate Keighley, with investments in public spaces, transportation, and local businesses. As a result, the town has successfully struck a balance between honoring its past and embracing the future, making it a unique and cherished part of West Yorkshire.

Keighley postcode: BD21 5

Retail in Keighley

There are great places to visit near Keighley including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

There are a number of cities near Keighley including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

Keighley's best nearby villages can be found at Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags are some of Keighley best woodlands to visit near Keighley.

The area around Keighley boasts some of the best parks including Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.

The area around Keighley features a number of interesting historic buildings including Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Don't miss Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park's museums if visiting the area around Keighley.

Cartwright Hall Gardens is one of Keighley's best, nearby gardens to visit in Keighley.

Keighley has some unmissable country parks nearby like Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

There are a number of hiking areas near Keighley including Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

The area around Keighley features a number of interesting towns including Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.

The area around Keighley features a number of interesting lakes including Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.

Keighley's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Keighley's best nearby hills can be found at Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.

There are a several good ancient sites in the Keighley area like Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are great places to visit near Keighley if you like nature reserves.

The area around Keighley boasts some of the best shopping centres including Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Don't miss Leeds Bradford Airport's airports if visiting the area around Keighley.

Middleton Park is a great place to visit close to Keighley if you like bluebell woods.

Ruins to visit near Keighley include Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck are some of Keighley best rivers and streams to visit near Keighley.

Sandal Castle is one of Keighley's best, nearby castles to visit in Keighley.

There are a number of waterfalls near Keighley including Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.

There are a several good boroughs in the area around Keighley like Kirklees.

Keighley History

There are some historic monuments around Keighley:

Places to see near Keighley

History of Keighley

The town’s industries have typically been in textiles, particularly wool and cotton processing. In addition to the manufacture of textiles there were several large factories making textile machinery. These included Dean, Smith & Grace, George Hattersley & Son and Prince, Smith & Stell. The first of these operated as a manufacturer of CNC machine tools, particularly precision lathes, until 2008.