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 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 a walk through St Ives Estate 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.

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Shipley Glen

Address

Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EA

Baildon, Shipley

A lovely sloped area of woodland, rocks and heather just outside Saltaire.
Funzy

Address

Bradford Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 5LD

Telephone
01274 307130

bradford@funzy.co.uk

Bradford

Funzy a unique inflatable theme park located at Leisure Exchange Bradford.
LaserZone Bradford

Address

114 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 2DX

Telephone
01274 722116

bradford@laserzone.cc

Bradford

LaserZone is the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art equipment, you score points by shooting your opponents. You can terminate other players for a short time and you can even earn extra points by tagging arena features too!
Bradford Ice Arena

Address

19 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0AD

Telephone
01274 733535

info@bradfordicearena.co.uk

Bradford

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.
National Science and Media Museum

Address

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ

Telephone
033 0058 0058

talk@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

Bradford

Please note that the museum will temporarily be closed from 5th June 2023-Summer 2024 to allow for some exciting new exhibitions.
The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture of light and sound…
Go Bowling

Address

Market Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QD

Telephone
01274 583330

reception@gobowling.co.uk

Shipley

12 Bowling lanes with computerized scoring,
FREE bumper bowling available at all times.
Fully licensed bar and diner, children's party room, video games and pool. Club membership available, full league program and coaching.
Time Trapped Escape Room

Address

1 Hustlergate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1RE

Telephone
01274 753173

info@timetrapped.co.uk

Bradford

Will you be able to escape from Bradford’s very own escape room? Take on the challenge of the White Room to see if you can solve it’s puzzles before the clock runs out! Additional rooms coming soon.
Clip 'n Climb Ilkley

Address

17 Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF

Telephone
01943 603829

info@clipnclimbilkley.co.uk

Ilkley

Yorkshires very first Clip 'n Climb – Where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure concept for ages four and upwards and that INCLUDES ADULTS...
Looney Golf

Address

33 North Parade, 2nd Floor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3JH

Telephone
01274 728024

info@looneygolf.co.uk

Bradford

Looney Golf is a indoor crazy golf for all ages to enjoy, with two spectacular themes for you and your friends/ Family to enjoy. It also has a cafe as well as entertainment such as arcades/ Pool tables and table tennis.
Bracken Hall

Address

Bracken Hall, Glen Road, Baildon, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EA

brackenhallmanager@baildontowncouncil.gov.uk

Baildon, Bradford

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was established in 1981.
Ilkley Lido

Address

Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0BZ

Telephone
01943 436201

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.
VR City

Address

33 North Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3JH

Telephone
01274 046554

admin@vrcity.co.uk

Bradford

You may want to enjoy the white knuckle thrill of a race car, fully immersed in a motion seat, this is the full racing experience.
Doe Park Water Activities Centre

Address

Foster Park View, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4LN

Telephone
01274 435497

doe.park@bradford.gov.uk

Denholme , Bradford

Doe Park is Bradford’s specialist centre for outdoor activities and education, situated on Doe Park reservoir in Denholme.
Flashback Arcade

Address

Drake Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1JR

Telephone
07584 190799

info@flashbackarcade.co.uk

Bradford

Timewarp back to the days of classic arcades with almost 100 arcade cabinets and machines featuring Space Invaders, Street Fighter II, Star Wars and
The Climbing Hub

Address

10-13 Beckside Business Park, Beckside Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2BR

Telephone
01274 270123

info@theclimbinghub.co.uk

Bradford

A climbing facility that is for everyone. Whether you are new to climbing or a seasoned pro.
Laser Tag Mania

Address

Black Dyke Mills, Queensbury, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA

Telephone
07597 444256

hoverkartmania@outlook.com

Queensbury

Laser mania Queensbury is Yorkshire’s newest military laser tag attraction.
VR Immersion

Address

Unit 22 SF Black Dyke Mills, Brighouse Rd, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA

Telephone
01274 416609

Queensbury, Bradford

A brand new experience for Yorkshire. VR Immersion brings HTC Vive, a world of intuitive virtual reality gaming. Immerse yourself like never before in the next generation of games and let yourself become the controller at our entertainment centre in…
Hollywood Bowl

Address

The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 5LD

Telephone
0844 826 1455

Bradford

Bowling has never been more fun than at hollywood bowl ten pin bowling centres. Whether you are bowling for fun with the family or looking for a great time out with friends, hollywood bowl offers an experience for everyone.
The Peace Museum

Address

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

info@peacemuseum.org.uk

Saltaire

The Peace Museum is unique in the UK covering peace history, non violence and conflict resolution. The museum sends exhibits across the UK and the World. Collection contributions welcome.