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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.

Esholt Village

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

Five Rise Locks

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

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

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

City Hall, Bradford

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

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

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

A theatre building

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

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

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

Little Germany

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

A Cathedral

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

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…

Eccleshill Railway Walk

A gentle walk through beautiful woodlands and fields, partially following the route of the old…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

A theatre building

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

Shipley Glenn Tramway

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

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…

City Park Fountains

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

Rail Story at Ingrow.

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

Exterior of an old mill building

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

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
A carving

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

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-14th September 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.

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Season

15th July 2025-7th September 2025
BD: Festival logo

BD: Festival is coming this July for a fantastic time celebrating culture in Bradford. 

Openings

Season

25th July 2025-26th July 2025
Conductor leading the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra with musicians playing string instruments; the backdrop is a colourful scene.

Celebrate Yorkshire Day in style with an unmissable event at Bradford Live on 1 August!

Openings

Season

1st August 2025
Yorkshire Day Celebration Weekend poster

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with a weekend of fun in Ilkley

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-3rd August 2025
Sarathy Korwar by Fabrice Bourgelle

Summer Sounds is set to bring an electrifying atmosphere to Cliffe Castle Park, with a two-day…

Openings

From midday

2nd August 2025-3rd August 2025
A group of people, smiling and interacting in a friendly and engaging setting.

An Ilkley Players Fringe Production - A Summer Feast from the Works of William Shakespeare at…

Openings

Ilkley Playhouse

23rd August 2025

Ilkley Manor House Yard

24th August 2025-25th August 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…

Openings

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
Two ballet dancers

The Varna Ballet brings Swan Lake to Bradford Live

Openings

Season

19th January 2026
A ballet dancer

The Varna Ballet presents Cinderella at Bradford Live

Openings

Season

20th January 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Double bedroom

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

Faweather Grange

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

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…

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

A bedroom

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

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…

Ibis Bradford Exterior

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

A wedding venue

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

A double bed

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

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