Things to do in Bradford
Wondering what to do in Bradford? For a great day out in Bradford, Yorkshire, your choices are unlimited, with museums, galleries, cinema, theatre and shopping among just some of the Bradford district's attractions to visit. Some of Yorkshire's best attractions can be found in Bradford including the National Media Museum, Impressions Gallery and Bradford Industrial Museum.
Nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire, is a perfect example of a Victorian village. Today Salts Mill is home to one of the largest collections of David Hockney's work.
There is also miles and miles of beautiful countryside to explore. Visit Ilkley and walk on Ilkley Moor or see the windswept moors that inspired the Brontë Sisters. You can learn more about their lives at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth.
How to spend a weekend in Bradford District
Museums and Heritage
Explore our museums and learn more about our heritage at our museums, on our guided walks and via our trails.
Evening Entertainment
There's lots of choice for a Bradford night out from bars and restaurants to theatre, comedy nights and the IMAX.
Arts and Culture
Bradford is one of the UK's up and coming cultural destinations. If you like literature, art, music or film, Bradford has it all.
Shopping
Bradford offers high street names, independents and some of the best Asian shops as well as fantastic shopping in Saltaire.
Family Days Out
There's lots for families to do Bradford district from visitor attractions, family events to cinemas and parks.
Outdoors
Explore our beautiful countryside and download one of our walking routes. Routes include Ilkley Moor and Brontë Country.
Latest Events
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Thu 5 Dec - Sun 9 Feb | Copper Horses by Chris Harrison at National Media Museum |
| Thu 5 Dec - Sun 9 Feb | Doctor Who and Me: 50 Years of Doctor Who Fans at National Media Museum |
| Thu 5 - Wed 11 Dec | The Polar Express in IMAX 3D at National Media Museum |
| Fri 6 Dec - Fri 10 Jan | Friday Music at The Castle Hotel |
| Fri 6 - Sat 14 Dec | Whipping It Up at Ilkley Playhouse |
| Sat 7 Dec - Fri 31 Jan | 25 Trees and Other Pictures by David Hockney at Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery |
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