Keighley is a town in Bradford, West Yorkshire, located roughly 11 miles from Bradford. It lies between the rivers Worth and Aire, in an area known for its villages and nature. The town has a population of more than 70,000 and is twinned with the following towns Manzini (Swaziland), Myrtle Beach (USA) and Poix-du-Nord (France). The town has a moderate climate characterised by cool summers and mild winters. Keighley’s offering of serviced apartments are conveniently located close to bars, restaurants and other locations, making them an excellent choice for business travel professionals.
Keighley began life as a small settlement and traces its origins back to the 11th century. In the 14th century, the town received a charter to host a market, and, in 1882 was incorporated as a municipal borough. As more people moved into the town, new accommodation began to spring up, attracting business travellers in the process.
Keighley’s economy has historically centred on wool, cotton and textiles. The town has previously played host to large factories specialising in textile machinery, including Georg Hattersley & Son, and Grace and Dean. Many of those connected with the factories were business travellers who arrived in Keighley in search of new accommodation including serviced apartments.
Today, Keighley retains its colourful cultural and social history. Its many historic buildings share a home with beautiful valleys and hills which adjoin its various rivers. Top attractions include the Vintage Carriages Trust Museum of Rail Travel, Cliffe Castle Museum & Park, and Timothy Taylor Brewery. Other sites worth seeing are the Keighley War Memorial, and Keighley Shared Church. With so much to see and do in Keighley, it’s no surprise that people choose the town as their business travel destination of choice for a stay in a serviced apartment.
Keighley is linked by buses and trains. Keighley train station offers regular services Bradford, Leeds and Skipton, whilst Keighley’s various buses run on to Ilkley and Hedben Bridge. The closest airport to Keighley is Leeds Bradford Airport, at roughly 10 miles away. Manchester Airport is the next closest airport and lies approximately 40 miles away.
With a stay in a SilverDoor serviced apartment in Keighley, you’ll be close to all the action and be able to inject some fun into your business travel.
