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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.

This trail marks key locations of the Bradford Civil War Siege.

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

Interior of Victorian police station.

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford…

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

People looking at stained glass windows

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary…

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from…

Impressions Gallery Centenary Square City Park Bradford  courtesy Impressions Gallery

Impressions Gallery is a charity that helps people to understand the world through photography and…

A stream

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

Little Germany

Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed from a small…

Alhambra Theatre Night

Professional theatre providing classic drama, musicals, ballet, opera, pantomime, international…

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Follow the Saltaire Heritage Trail, which includes 10 significant buildings and landmarks that were…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

A former mansion built 1875 - 1882, now the local museum in a park.

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

St George's Hall Exterior View

The Victorian built St George's Hall is home to a wide range of entertainment bringing the cream of…

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers…

Salts Mill Exterior

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

Five Rise Locks

An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven wonders of the…

City Hall, Bradford

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

Rail Story at Ingrow.

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

A walk linking three important sites associated with “Wuthering Heights” around Stanbury.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

What's On Highlights

City of Culture 2025

Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events…

Openings

Season

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Lead image: Mammoth spear thrower © 2024 The Trustees of the British Museum

Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition at the Cliffe Castle Museum.

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-14th September 2025
Bradford Literature Festival event at the Wool Exchange.

Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme.…

Openings

Season

27th June 2025-6th July 2025
Three children wave red cloths at a passing steam train on a grassy hillside. The sky is clear, evoking a sense of excitement and adventure.

The classic production of The Railway children heads to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Openings

Season

15th July 2025-7th September 2025
Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier poster

Bradford Live welcomes Bill Bailey

Openings

Season

30th August 2025
Heritage Open Days

Every September, thousands of volunteers organise events across England to celebrate its rich…

Openings

Season

12th September 2025-21st September 2025
View of the river Aire at Roberts Park, Saltaire.

The Saltaire Festival is held annually, a celebration of the arts, community and the village's…

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-21st September 2025
A poster advertising the production showing a multi-coloured lion's face

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…

Openings

Season

23rd September 2025-27th September 2025
Pictureville cinema auditorium view of seats.

Experience Widescreen Weekend, a festival celebrating large-screen formats and cinema technologies…

Openings

Season

25th September 2025-29th September 2025
Brontë Festival of Women's Writing poster

The Brontë Women’s Writing Festival is back for its fifteenth year in Haworth

Openings

Season

26th September 2025-28th September 2025
Turner Prize Artists

The world’s most exciting visual arts prize, the Turner Prize, is coming to Cartwright Hall…

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
Ilkley Literature Festival Stage View at King's Hall.

The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival.

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025-19th October 2025
A poster advertising the event, showing people in Steampunk attire, standing next to a steam engine

Join the Haworth Steampunk Weekend in 2025 

Openings

Season

10th October 2025-12th October 2025
Bradford International Film Festival poster

The Bradford International Film Festival Returns to the district for 5 days of fantastic film.

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Image by Manuel Harlan

Matilda arrives at the Alhambra Theatre

Openings

Season

30th October 2025-23rd November 2025
Elf Explorer

Come aboard the Elf Explorer for an enchanting Christmas adventure at the Keighley and Worth Valley…

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Season

29th November 2025-21st December 2025

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19th December 2025

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22nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
A man in theatrical costume

Pantomime will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season.

Openings

Season

6th December 2025-18th January 2026
Elf The Musical

The musical based on the classic Christmas film comes to Bradford Live

Openings

Season

22nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
A picture of two female ballet dancers, one dressed in women's clothing, and one in men's

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister –…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026-5th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

1830s semi detached cottage with breath taking views of surrounding countryside, near to moors,…

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

A boutique style hotel located in the market town of Shipley, less than one mile from Saltaire,…

A wedding venue

Elegant hotel in its own mature grounds, overlooking the town and surrounding moorland.

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

One Tivoli Place is a Victorian Terrace property in a quiet location, within easy walking distance…

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

Family run establishment on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with safe parking for cars.

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

A Gothic mansion set in its own grounds on the banks of the River Aire. Ideal for visiting the…

Daisy Cottage Exterior

The Cottage is a recent barn conversion situated in the tiny hamlet of Buckley Green. In an…

Large hotel building and grounds

Escape to the country at our sophisticated hotel. An unforgettable country getaway awaits you at…

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

Offering Free High speed Wi-Fi Internet Access and Free Car Parking facilities, The Best Western…

Faweather Grange

Luxury log houses specialising in romantic breaks for 2. Private outdoor hot tubs, jacuzzis,…

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

Set in the heart of Bronte Country this beamed cottage commands stunning views. Roll top bath,…

Bradford Digs Bedroom

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

Fleece Inn exterior

A former coaching inn situated in the heart of Bronte Country providing 7 high-quality en suite…

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

Wharfe View Cottage Ilkley is a holiday cottage sleeping six in three bedrooms.

Hollies Cottage Lounge

Hollies Cottage is a ground floor detatched cottage, set in beautiful countryside with private…

Ibis Bradford Exterior

Modern 78 bedroom hotel. Free parking. Closest hotel to Salts Mill, Saltaire, UNESCO World…

A double bed

The 2* AA rated Dalesgate Hotel is located in the village of Utley 2 miles north of Keighley, the…

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the hotel is a landmark Victorian building,…

Double bedroom

Weavers Guesthouse offers luxury guest accommodation in the heart of the picturesque village of…

A bedroom

The Midland Hotel is a beautiful 3* City Centre Hotel, The Hotel was built between 1885 and 1890 by…

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

Overlookers Cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in a quiet location in the World…

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

Rose Cottage Bedroom

Pretty whitewashed cottage, fabulous views and location. Oak beams and open fires. South facing…

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