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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

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…

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

City Park Fountains

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

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

An invigorating walk in the footsteps of the giant Rombald across Ilkley Moor.

A Cathedral

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

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

A theatre building

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

A stream

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

Exterior of an old mill building

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

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

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

Shipley Glenn Tramway

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

A crowded theatre

Step into the spotlight at Bradford Live—the city’s stunning new entertainment venue in the…

People looking at stained glass windows

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

City Hall, Bradford

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Little Germany

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

South Square Centre

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre…

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

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

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

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

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

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…

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and…

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

Season

27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
Image by Manuel Harlan

Matilda arrives at the Alhambra Theatre

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

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
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

The Festival returns to East Holmes Fields for 2025

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-14th June 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…

Openings

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…

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Ibis Bradford Exterior

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

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,…

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

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…

A wedding venue

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Double bedroom

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

A hotel exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

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