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Steam & Stories: A Family Adventure
Enjoy a railway adventure filled with nostalgia, storytelling, and countryside charm as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture! Ride steam trains on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), experience an immersive live production, and explore historic Haworth and beyond.
STAY & EXPLORE
Bradford district offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, holiday lodges, and serviced apartments.
Morning: Interactive Fun in Bradford
> National Science and Media Museum – Perfect for curious minds, explore interactive exhibits, gaming zones, and space discovery. Catch an IMAX screening for a thrilling family experience.
> Lister Park – Let the kids run wild at the playground, enjoy a boating lake adventure, and visit Cartwright Hall Art Gallery for vibrant exhibits.
🚆 Easy access via Bradford Interchange & Forster Square with regular rail/bus links.
Afternoon: Steam Train & The Railway Children Magic
> Ride the KWVR steam train from Keighley Station, travelling through stunning countryside like real explorers.
> Oxenhope Station – Watch The Railway Children, a live performance bringing the classic story to life.
> Rail Story at Ingrow West – Discover vintage train carriages, climb inside historic locomotives, and take part in hands-on railway activities.
🚆 KWVR stations are easily reachable by train from Bradford, Leeds & beyond.
Evening: Relax & Play in Haworth
> Haworth Main Street – Step into a storybook village with cobbled streets, gift shops, sweet stores, and craft boutiques.
> Family-friendly dinner at a cosy pub or restaurant, offering hearty meals for all appetites.
> Stay overnight in a welcoming B&B or a nearby campsite, perfect for an adventure-filled getaway.
🚍 Regular buses connect Haworth to Keighley & nearby railway stations.
Next Morning: More Adventure Before Heading Home
> Wild Uplands Walk at Penistone Hill – Hunt for giant sculptures, experience immersive sound walks, and enjoy family-friendly guided sessions. *(Some terrain is uneven and may not suit pushchairs.)*
> Central Park, Haworth – Let the kids burn off energy with play areas, open green spaces, and countryside views.
> East Riddlesden Hall – Explore hidden gardens, nature trails, and interactive exhibitions.
> Ilkley Lido – A fantastic spot for outdoor swimming in a scenic setting, also features tennis courts, a bowling green, and a picnic area, offering fun for all.
Exciting Summer Fun
> The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park *(July–August)* – Kids' performances, comedy nights, creative workshops & interactive play spaces.
> Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum *(until 14 September)* – See ancient sculptures and drawings, bringing prehistoric stories to life for little explorers!
🚆 KWVR services link directly to main train lines for easy onwards travel.
Plan Your Family Adventure & Book Tickets
> Book Railway Children Tickets
Itinerary Items
Product Information
National Science and Media Museum
Bradford
The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives.
Lister Park
Bradford
Lister Park was crowned Britain's Best Park in 2006 and is also home to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. You will also find the Mughal Gardens, a botanical garden, boating and a childrens' play area.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Keighley
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from Keighley to Oxenhope through beautiful Brontë country. Board our steam train and enjoy the sound of the engine climbing the steep sides of the valley, while great clouds of steam and smoke add drama to…
Rail Story
Keighley
Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.
Haworth Village
Haworth
Haworth is a small village located in the Pennine hills of West Yorkshire, England. It is most famous for being the home of the Brontë sisters and is a popular destination to visit. Haworth has a lot to offer with its cobbled streets, quaint pubs, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
Wild Uplands
Keighley
Wild Uplands is a series of new artworks created for the vast skies and expansive moorland views of Penistone Hill Country Park.
Central Park, Haworth
Haworth
Experience the beauty of Haworth's Central Park, where you can explore the vibrant flower garden, fun play area, and bowls. It's a tranquil oasis waiting for you to discover!
East Riddlesden Hall
Keighley
National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers a lot to discover and explore.
Ilkley Lido
Ilkley
In addition to the indoor pool, this site has an outdoor pool or a Lido - perfect for a summer day out and it is one of the few left in the country.
The Beacon | Cliffe Castle Park
Keighley
The Beacon, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture touring venue, will be at Cliffe Castle Park in Keighley.
Ice Age Art Now | British Museum
Keighley
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition at the Cliffe Castle Museum.
Itinerary Distances
| From | To | Distance * (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| National Science and Media Museum (53.79106,-1.75594) | Lister Park (53.81243,-1.77179) | 2.34 |
| Lister Park (53.81243,-1.77179) | Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (53.831,-1.9487) | 10.63 |
| Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (53.831,-1.9487) | Rail Story (53.85409,-1.91471) | 3.06 |
| Rail Story (53.85409,-1.91471) | Haworth Village (53.83009,-1.95394) | 3.34 |
| Haworth Village (53.83009,-1.95394) | Wild Uplands (53.82323,-1.9692) | 1.13 |
| Wild Uplands (53.82323,-1.9692) | Central Park, Haworth (53.8294,-1.95207) | 1.19 |
| Central Park, Haworth (53.8294,-1.95207) | East Riddlesden Hall (53.87614,-1.88142) | 6.27 |
| East Riddlesden Hall (53.87614,-1.88142) | Ilkley Lido (53.93184,-1.82083) | 6.63 |
| Ilkley Lido (53.93184,-1.82083) | The Beacon | Cliffe Castle Park (53.8749,-1.91368) | 7.91 |
| The Beacon | Cliffe Castle Park (53.8749,-1.91368) | Ice Age Art Now | British Museum (53.875,-1.91368) | 0.01 |
| Total Distance * | 42.51 miles | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 1.37 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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