Roberts Park
🏟 Playground & park · Saltaire, Bradford
Roberts Park
Victorian riverside park in UNESCO Saltaire, with a play area and skate park at the entrance, a bandstand, cricket pitch and Half Moon Café.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 24 hours a day, all year round · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Higher Coach Road, Saltaire, Shipley, BD17 7LU
Plus Code: 9C5WR6R5+CF
About Roberts Park
Roberts Park lies in the heart of Saltaire, the UNESCO World Heritage model village, on the north bank of the River Aire near Shipley. Designed by William Gay for Sir Titus Salt and opened in 1871, it is an elegant Victorian park that remains a popular family destination. The children's play area and skate park are situated together at the main entrance and offer a variety of equipment for a broad age range, including swings, slides and climbing frames. Beyond the playground the park has a restored bandstand, a cricket pitch overlooked by a pavilion, picnic areas, a wildflower area and riverside walking routes, making it an attractive spot for a family stroll. The Half Moon Café is located beneath the pavilion, where visitors can relax and enjoy panoramic views over the cricket ground. There is roadside car parking on Coach Road and Higher Coach Road and near the Lodge entrance, and an accessibility route runs through the park, with further accessibility detail available via AccessAble. Roberts Park is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and is free to visit. It is located on Higher Coach Road, Saltaire, BD17 7LU.
⭐ What makes this place special
- skate park
- bandstand
- cricket pitch
- River Aire frontage
- picnic area
- wildflower area
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: True
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Accessibility route through the park; accessibility information available via AccessAble
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: broad age range
- swings
- slides
- climbing frames
- play equipment for a broad age range
📍 Nearby places to play
- Northcliffe Park · approx 0.6 miles · Shipley
- Shipley Central Park · approx 0.8 miles · Shipley
- Tong Park, Baildon · approx 1.4 miles · Baildon
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Roberts Park free to visit?
Yes. Roberts Park is a free, public park in Saltaire run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, open 24 hours a day, all year round.
What is in the playground at Roberts Park?
The play area and skate park are at the main entrance and offer equipment for a broad age range, including swings, slides and climbing frames.
Are there toilets and a cafe at Roberts Park?
Yes, the Half Moon Café sits beneath the pavilion with views over the cricket ground. Toilet provision is not confirmed on the official page, so it is best to check ahead.
Where is Roberts Park?
Roberts Park is on Higher Coach Road in Saltaire, near Shipley, BD17 7LU, within the UNESCO World Heritage village beside the River Aire.
Is there parking at Roberts Park?
Yes. Roadside car parking is available on Coach Road and Higher Coach Road and near the Roberts Park Lodge entrance, with an accessibility route through the park.