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 |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jan - Mon 5 May | Open for Business at National Media Museum |
| Thu 20 Feb - Fri 20 Feb | The Brontës and Animals at Bronte Parsonage Museum |
| Sat 15 Mar - Sun 1 Jun | Burley and Menston Art Clubs at Manor House Art Gallery & Museum |
| Fri 21 Mar - Sat 10 May | The Lion King at Alhambra Theatre |
| Sat 22 Mar - Sun 29 Jun | Only in England at National Media Museum |
| Mon 24 Mar - Mon 30 Jun | The Wonder of Warp and Weft Tapestry Demonstration at East Riddlesden Hall |
