Family Fun

Spend time together as a family and enjoy a day out in Bradford district. Bradford offers great value for money with its many free attractions and activities.

When the sun is shining, kids can burn off some energy at one of the districts many parks; with a fantastic playground and boating lake at Lister Park , the Totem and Play Trail around Peel Park or adventure playground in Bingley St Ives. Children and adults will enjoy splashing around in the outdoor pool at Ilkley Lido or simply picnic and play by the river in Roberts Park , Saltaire.

There is still plenty to do on those rainy days as well. There are many free attractions such as the National Science and Media Museum , Cartwright Hall Art Gallery and Cliffe Castle Museum. Look out for the activities for children run by Bradford museums and galleries during the school holidays. For something a bit different try the Bradford IMAX or travel by steam train on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Events and festivals are run througout the year as well child friendly theatre performances and outdoor films. So you really can guarantee the children won't get bored in Bradford district.

Family Friendly Things to Do

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Rail Story

Address

Ingrow West Station, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5AX

Telephone
01535 680425

admin@vintagecarriagestrust.org

Keighley

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

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

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

Address

Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5BN

Telephone
01274 589010

info@shipleyglentramway.co.uk

Shipley

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.
St Ives Estate, Bingley

Address

St. Ives Estate, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1AT

Telephone
01274 431000

Bingley

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other facilities include a childrens' play area, cafe and fishing.
East Riddlesden Hall

Address

Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL

Telephone
01535 607075

eastriddlesden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Keighley

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tea-room. This award winning attraction offers a lot to discover and explore.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Address

Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

industrial.museum@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.
Ilkley Toy Museum

Address

Whitton Croft Road, Ilkley, Yorkshire, LS29 9HR

Telephone
01943 603855

ilkleytoymuseum@outlook.com

Ilkley

The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Address

Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ

Telephone
01535 645214

admin@kwvr.co.uk

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,…
Bronte Parsonage Museum

Address

Church Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

bronte@bronte.org.uk

Haworth

The Brontes are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from 1820 to 1861. Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte were the authors of some of the best loved books in the English language.
Impressions Gallery

Address

Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1SD

Telephone
01274 737843

enquiries@impressions-gallery.com

Bradford

Impressions Gallery is a charity that helps people to understand the world through photography and acts as an agent for change
Bradford Cathedral

Address

1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EH

Telephone
01274 777720

Bradford

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome, exploring its pace, beauty, varied worship schedule, exciting events, reflecting civic and national life.
Bolling Hall

Address

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431814

Bradford

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary exhibition space.
From 16th January 2013 Bolling Hall Museum will be opening a new Library within the Museum.
Bradford Police Museum

Address

City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY

Telephone
01274 510245

info@bradfordpolicemuseum.com

Bradford

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford from the early 19th century onwards.
National Science and Media Museum

Address

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ

Telephone
033 0058 0058

talk@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

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.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Address

Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

cartwright.hall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British art. Temporary exhibitions.
South Square Centre

Address

South Square Centre, Thornton, West Yorkshire, BD13 3LD

Telephone
01274 834747

info@southsquarecentre.co.uk

Thornton

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre comprises of art galleries, community spaces, bar and cafe.
Ilkley Manor House

Address

Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT

Telephone
01943 607 030

admin@ilkleymanorhouse.org

Ilkley

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, the Ilkley Manor House, has been converted into an attractive museum, arts and heritage centre run by the Ilkley Manor House Trust.
Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery

Address

Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA

Telephone
01274 531163

post@saltsmill.org.uk

Saltaire

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed historic mill building set in a picturesque village which was built for the mill workers in 1853.
Posey Pacas

Address

Home Farm, Tong Village, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 0RR

Telephone
01132 854356

poseypacas@gmail.com

Bradford

Welcome to the wonderful world of Alpacas. Here at Posey Pacas we offer various experiences including:
Alpaca walking, meet and greet sessions, experience days and more, to give you the chance to meet our herd and share their story.
The Craft House

Address

109-111 Main Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945835

april@yorkshirecrafthouse.com

Bingley

We have a full range of expert-led workshop activities for our first floor workshop space (all viewable and bookable on our Events page on our website). These will run subject to minimum booking numbers being achieved. Come and learn to crochet,…