Plan Your Visit
What We Do
Everyone is welcome at Glusburn Institute, and getting here is easy. We’re on the main road in Glusburn with a bus stop right outside, free on-site parking and step-free access throughout. Whatever brings you: a show, a class or a visit to our Community Hub, here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
Our reception and box office is open:
Monday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
During school holidays, we close at 12:30 pm every day.
The reception and box office is closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
On show and event days, doors and bar open either 30 minutes or 1 hour before curtain, unless otherwise stated. This will be indicated at time of booking and on your ticket.
Our address is:
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre
Glusburn Institute
Colne Road
Glusburn
BD20 8FQ
We recommend planning your route using the AA route planner. If using a sat-nav, please use postcode BD20 8QB.
Parking: We have ample free on-site parking, accessed from Croft Head Terrace.
Two accessible parking spaces are located close to the main entrance.
Please note: the neighbouring terrace streets including Croft Head Terrace and Institute Street are private roads. Please do not park on them at any time.
The nearest stations are a short taxi or bus ride away — there is no direct rail link into Glusburn itself.
- Cononley – our nearest station, around 2km (1.3 miles) away. A small, limited-service stop on the Leeds–Morecambe (Airedale) line.
- Steeton & Silsden – around 5km (3 miles) away, with frequent services.
- Skipton – our nearest mainline hub, roughly 6 miles away, with regular connections to Leeds, Bradford, Carlisle and some direct services from London. Onward bus and taxi links to Glusburn are readily available.
We'd recommend Skipton for the best choice of connecting buses and taxis if you're travelling any distance.
You can plan your journey using the National Rail website
- M4 Mainline (Keighley–Burnley), operated by Burnley Bus, stops directly outside the venue on the main road. Buses run hourly Monday–Saturday, with a reduced Sunday service.
- Click here to view the M4 timetable online
- Keighley Bus Company also runs services to nearby Cross Hills and Sutton-in-Craven.
- There is a bus stop conveniently located on the main road outside our venue.
View accessibility information and details of our Access Scheme here: Accessibility
If you're travelling from further afield, we have some great local eateries and places to stay. Get in touch and we're happy to suggest local accommodation and restaurants.