Otley consists of 15,000 inhabitants in a country setting. It would like to offer a welcome to both passing tourists and businessmen.
Otley is situated 15 km from both Leeds and Bradford and 35 km from York. The Leeds and Bradford International Airport can be found on the outskirts of Otley.
On leaving Otley, you will discover the magnificent countyside of Yorkshire such as the Lower Wharfedale. The town is an ideal base from which one can visit the town of Leeds where the shops are plentiful and varied.
Otley nestles in an exceptionally green valley protected to the
south by the Chevin. With many forest paths, Otley opens onto
sensational panoramic views.
The north of the town borders on the river Wharfe which offers to
nature lovers the joys of picnics, fishing, a boat trip or you
can walk in the typically English public gardens. In the centre
of the town you can choose from a diverse range of restaurants,
coffee shops, boutiques and the market.
Otley has an important historic and artistic past. Turner, Chippendale and Wesley, in their day, have left their mark on Otley.
Otley is a welcoming town. Familiy run boarding houses, as well as pubs, are available for accomodation.
All year there are important events:
The Rugby Union calender hosts a number of important matches.
Make the most of a visit to the tourist office which can be found in the middle of the town, to find further details of these events, of historic Otley and of the town amenities.
