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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

City Hall, Bradford

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

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 family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

Exterior of an old mill building

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering…

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II…

A stream

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

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

People looking into a pond outside a large manor house

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

Little Germany

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

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

City Park Fountains

City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water…

Shipley Glenn Tramway

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

A theatre building

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

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

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

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

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…

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

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

Five Rise Locks

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

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
Turner Prize

See the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall—its first-ever Bradford showcase, presented through…

Openings

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27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
Black History Month

Black History Month 2025 events will be held across Bradford at venues including National Science +…

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1st October 2025-31st 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

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30th October 2025-23rd November 2025
A drummer playing

BD: is LIT returns this November to transform Bradford city centre with a stunning series of light…

Openings

Season

7th November 2025-8th November 2025
Elf Explorer

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

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29th November 2025-21st December 2025

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19th December 2025

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22nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Late-Night By Simon Warner

Explore the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth by candlelight, with festive décor and late-night…

Openings

Season

4th 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
Yorkshire Games Festival poster

A unique festival of all things gaming, celebrating games culture, design and production with…

Openings

Season

11th February 2026-22nd February 2026
A glass of beer raised over a crowd.

Ilkley Beer Festival returns to Kings Hall & Winter Gardens for a weekend of craft beer, live…

Openings

Season

13th February 2026-14th February 2026
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind guest locomotives and home fleet at the Keighley…

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19th March 2026-22nd March 2026
1940s Weekend Poster!

Experience wartime nostalgia with steam trains, vintage music, and 1940s re-enactments at the…

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16th May 2026-17th May 2026
Bradford Literature Festival event at the Wool Exchange.

Bradford Literature Festival is a ten-day celebration of books, ideas, and culture, featuring over…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-12th July 2026
Bradford Dragon Boat Festival

Fun family festival, Adrenalin fuelled dragon boat racing on the water, and land side attractions…

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Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
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
Heritage Open Days

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

Openings

Season

11th September 2026-20th September 2026
KWVR Beer and Music Festival

Arguably one of the the North’s best Beer & Music Festivals and one of the KWVR’s biggest events.

Openings

Season

15th October 2026-18th October 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A double bed

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

New luxury B&B overlooking Shipley Glen within walking distance of Saltaire. Perfect location for a…

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

This welcoming family run and owned hotel is the ideal base for social, leisure and business…

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

A hotel exterior

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

A wedding venue

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

A bedroom

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

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,…

Double bedroom

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Ibis Bradford Exterior

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

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