Saltaire Guide is a small, independent project based in Saltaire & Shipley. We publish practical guides, a local services directory and hyperlocal news so you can understand what's happening here without fighting spammy ads or distant coverage.
Practical guides for Salts Mill, Roberts Park, parking, cafés and walks in and around Saltaire & Shipley. We emphasise realistic timings, access notes and clear expectations over hype.
A directory of trades, pet care, health, kids' activities, taxis and more serving Saltaire & Shipley. Basic listings are free for genuine local providers, with clearly labelled featured options for those who want more visibility.
Short, focused coverage of what affects people here: transport changes, planning decisions, event updates and monthly “what's happened” roundups for Saltaire & Shipley — without the click-chasing layout of bigger outlets.
We live in Saltaire & Shipley and walk these streets weekly. Guides, directory entries and news updates are rooted in what is actually happening here, not press releases from afar.
No infinite pop-up ads, no mystery paywalls, no rage-bait. We aim for clear, practical pages you can actually use on your phone while you are out.
Some businesses pay for featured or priority slots, and some product links are affiliate (for example, to Amazon). We label commercial content clearly and never sell positive coverage.
Where we can, we include step-free notes, surfaces, gradients and pinch-points. We welcome feedback from wheelchair users, parents with prams and anyone who knows the routes better than we do.
Day to day, Saltaire Guide is run by Giuseppe from Saltaire & Shipley. Most guides, directories and news posts are researched, walked and photographed locally. Corrections and tips from residents and visitors are a key part of keeping things accurate.
Founder, editor & developer
Started Saltaire Guide to make it easier for visitors and locals to enjoy Saltaire & Shipley without trawling ten different tabs. The site now combines guides, a local services directory and hyperlocal news, built and updated from here — not a distant newsroom.
Routes, guides, news & fact-checking
Plans coverage, checks facts with primary sources (council, operators, venue signage) and maintains cornerstone guides like Parking, Walks and Salts Mill, plus monthly local news roundups.
Walks, photos & accessibility checks
Walks routes, photographs streets and venues, and notes step-free options and awkward surfaces so we can flag them in guides and access notes.
Corrections, leads & local knowledge
Locals usually spot changes first. We rely on polite corrections, tips and photos from people who live, work or spend time here — credited where useful.
Where something is uncertain (for example, seasonal hours or planned works), we say so and link to official sources where possible.
Cornerstone pages like Parking, Walks and Local Services are reviewed regularly, with extra checks around busy periods. We use AI tools to help with formatting, structure and checklists, but all published content is planned, edited and verified by humans. Mistakes are corrected as soon as we're aware of them.
See our editorial policy and corrections page for the full detail.
If you run a genuine Saltaire or Shipley business or community group, you can request a free entry in the local services directory. We keep it simple: name, basic description and contact details.
Some businesses choose to pay for clearly labelled featured or priority placements in relevant categories. These spots help cover running costs but do not buy positive reviews or editorial coverage.
Prices and options are explained on the business pages, with Stripe-powered checkout and no long contracts.
We also work with a small number of local clients on websites, content and simple audits of existing sites. These services are separate from editorial coverage and are always disclosed where relevant.
To talk about a project, email us with subject “Business” via the contact details below.
Running a useful, fast site takes time and hosting. We try to cover costs without turning every page into an advert wall. Here's how we monetise things and where that shows up.
Basic listings in the local services directory are free. We offer optional paid products such as featured placements and priority positions on relevant pages. These are fixed-fee products, not commission-based, and they are labelled as “Featured” or similar in the interface.
Some gear or preparation guides include affiliate links (for example, to Amazon). If you buy through these, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost. We do not promote products we think are actively bad fits, and we always aim to keep affiliate blocks short and clearly marked.
We do not sell “pay-to-play” positive write-ups. Commercial relationships are disclosed on relevant pages and do not override our basic responsibility to be fair and accurate.
Email: hello@saltaireguide.uk
For corrections or updates, include date/time seen, a short description and any evidence (photo or link). This helps us fix things quickly and transparently.
For press enquiries, image use or if you run a Saltaire or Shipley business and would like to collaborate, email with subject “Press” or “Business”. We usually allow non-commercial re-use of images with credit and a link; commercial use needs a quick written agreement.
We are a small independent project. We publish practical guides, a local services directory and hyperlocal news and roundups for Saltaire & Shipley. We are not a full newsroom, but we do our best to report local changes clearly and correct mistakes quickly.
Basic local directory listings are free for genuine Saltaire & Shipley businesses. Some businesses pay for clearly labelled featured or priority placements. Those commercial products do not buy positive editorial coverage or reviews.
Some product links (for example, to Amazon) are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We label affiliate recommendations and only suggest things we think fit the guide.
Yes, please email hello@saltaireguide.uk. Include date/time, what changed, and a photo or source link if you have one. You can also see our Corrections page for more detail.
Ask first. We usually allow non-commercial reuse with credit and a link. Commercial use or press reproduction should be agreed in advance.
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