English Heritage sites near Silsden Parish
SAWLEY ABBEY
16 miles from Silsden Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
19 miles from Silsden Parish
English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.
SPOFFORTH CASTLE
20 miles from Silsden Parish
The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.
ST MARY'S CHURCH, STUDLEY ROYAL
20 miles from Silsden Parish
This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
21 miles from Silsden Parish
The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.
MARMION TOWER
24 miles from Silsden Parish
The fine 15th-century gatehouse of a vanished riverside manor house, with a beautiful oriel window. The monuments of the manor's Marmion family owners grace the adjacent church.
Churches in Silsden Parish
St James: Silsden
Kirkgate
Silsden
Keighley
01535 652204
http://www.stjamessilsden.org.uk
St James is the Church of England parish church for Silsden in the diocese of Bradford...
...and more than a building, it is also a constantly evolving group of ordinary people following the way marked out by Jesus Christ. We are not too holy, or too precious; we laugh a lot, sometimes we cry; we get things right, and we get things wrong. We hope that you will find a spiritual home with us.
Our Groups
Bellringers - At St James we have 6 bells, with the biggest one weighing in at just under 7 hundredweight. At the moment we have 9 bellringers who practice on Thursday evening from 18:30 to 20:00. If you would like to know more contact
Home Groups - we have several Home Groups running at different times and studying different topics
Children's Workshop - Children workshop takes place during the 10:30 service. The workshop is about having fun, games, stories and music around the work of God, Jesus and people in the Bible.
Choir - Our choir always welcomes new members.
Flower Guild - Currently 12 members who love arranging flowers, which are donated, often in memory of a loved one, by the congregation or friends of the church. As well as the weekly arrangements we decorate the whole church for Christmas, Easter and Harvest. We can also provide arrangements for weddings.
Gardening Group - Looks after the church lawns, gardens and paths. Currently there are 7 members who meet Saturday morning 09:30 to 11:00.
Jimmy's Mens Group - Meets at the Kings Arm's for a pint (or sometimes for a curry!) and a natter with a bit of religion too.
Knit, Stitch and Natter - Meets fortnightly, Saturday in the church hall at 14:00
Monthly Work Days - Volunteers gather once per month to do all the odd jobs necessary to maintain hall and church etc.
Mothers Union - See St James website for more details
Pastoral Care Team - The sick and housebound are visited and prayed for regularly, communion is taken to the local care homes and the house bound. Contact the team to give information about anyone needing a visit at home or in hospital. The Team: Parish Clergy, Sheila Thompson, Lay Eucharistic Assistants
Prayer Chain - The prayer chain prays for people in need.
Thursday Group - Once a fortnight there is a Communion service in church on Thursday at 14:00. Afterwards, it's into the church for a cuppa, chat and other activities such as banner making, talks, slide shows and quizzes.
To find out more about us, please visit: www.stjamessilsden.org.uk
Pubs in Silsden Parish
Bridge Inn
Formerly busy canalside pub dating back to before the canal was built. The Bridge featured in numerous CAMRA Good Beer Guides. Neglected by the owning pub company, the pub declined steadily and was closed in 2011 and sold for conversion int...
Butchers Arms
Sited in former barber and butcher shops this is Silsden's newest micropub. Two to four beers are available, at least one from Naylor's. Tastefully decorated there's seating for more than a dozen in the main room and also in the upstairs ch...
Counting House
The brainchild of John Beaumont, the Counting House opened in March 2016 in part of an old bank. A brightly decorated bar with a welcoming atmosphere, it has exposed brickwork, feature light fittings and multiple clocks and mirrors. The L-s...
Grouse Restaurant & Bar
Grouse Restaurant & Bar, Silsden
King's Arms
Bolton Rd., Silsden, BD20 0JY
(01535) 653216
welcomeinns.co.uk
LT Sports Bar & Gin Lounge
Changed name summer 2018. Full survey to follow.
Punch Bowl
Large, comfortable town-centre pub, divided into separate bar and lounge/restaurant area. The style is typical of a seventies/eighties Whitbread refurbishment, with stained-glass separators and bar surround. Sunday special menu includes Roa...
Red Lion Hotel
Built around 1650 as a beer shop, the Red Lion is a small, three-roomed free house, owned and run by the Reid family. The downstairs has been fully refurbished and is decorated in a contemporary style. The main bar area is stone-flagged an...
Riddlesden Golf Club
Riddlesden Golf Club, Riddlesden
Robin Hood Inn
The stone-flagged main bar area has a real fire and there is a side room for dining. Traditionally furnished, there are pictures of old Silsden on the walls. Beer garden and outside smoking area to rear. Breakfast served from 10am every Sat...
Silsden Conservative Club
Silsden Conservative Club, Silsden
Silsden Golf Club
Is not open to non members. No other details.
Sunnybank Social Club
Silsden's largest social club with concert room, sports room , and lounge.