Diary Date: Saltaire Arts Trail 24 – 26 May 2025

Image © Karol Wyszynski

Saltaire Arts Trail is back for 2025, running over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May, bringing the UK’s finest artists, makers and designers to the unique spaces of Saltaire and Shipley. The annual event - which is organised by Arts charity Saltaire Inspired and has run since 2006 - is inspired by the cultural heritage, artists and creativity in and beyond Saltaire, and attracts thousands of visitors to the World Heritage Village.

The 3-day programme will include the Open Village, showing high-quality contemporary artwork by artists selected from across the UK in homes, businesses and creative spaces across Saltaire, and Saltaire Makers Fair in Victoria Hall, a showcase hosting over 65 exhibitors across three rooms, sharing their fresh, contemporary art, craft and design, carefully chosen for its quality and originality. A programme of exhibitions will also run over the weekend, as well as chances for people of all ages to get creative and learn new skills in a range of activities and artist-led workshops.

Information on the full programme will be published during April at saltaireinspired.org.uk and trail guides will be available to buy for £3 at various outlets in Saltaire and online in the weeks running up to the event