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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…

View from the towpath with trees and barge on the canal

The Leeds - Liverpool Canal is one of the longest canals in England and passes through Bradford…

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

An energetic walk with some steep ascents and descents and spectacular views of Baildon Moor and…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

A sign for the theatre

The Studio is a small theatre adjacent to the Alhambra Theatre main house. 

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

The seven acre reserve is situated between the River Aire and the Denso Marston factory in Shipley,…

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

Riverside Parks

Riverside Gardens is a popular place for families to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Five Rise Locks

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

Tyro Studio Exterior

TYRO Studios (Shipley, Bradford) is a studio space hosting a curated range of creative workshops…

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

Darwin Gardens

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is a place where people can relax, children can play and everyone…

Person Climbing At The Climbing Hub

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

A nighttime scene in a park shows vibrant, colourful light trails. Lantern parade led by Cecil Green Arts Lantern Parade © Andrew Holland

Step into history at Roberts Park! This beautiful space is perfect for picnics, playtime, and…

A path through a garden

A beautiful community nature reserve just off the Leeds-Liverpool canal between Bingley and…

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

The location of All Saints’ Parish Church Ilkley, originally, the site of the Roman fort of…

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

Discover Bradford’s stunning tilework and architectural ceramics with this free self-directed…

A theatre building

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

People sat in an audience

The King's Hall and Winter Gardens is a central venue in the town of Ilkley which comprises of a…

Posey Pacas Logo

Welcome to the wonderful world of Alpacas. Here at Posey Pacas we offer various experiences…

Little Germany

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

Bradford City Football Club

The University of Bradford Stadium, still known to many fans as the traditional 'Valley Parade',…

What's On Highlights

Turner Prize

See the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall—its first-ever Bradford showcase, presented through…

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring Motown tribute artists

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Bradford Latvian Club

The Dean Stockdale Quartet celebrate the music of the great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with new…

Openings

Season

6th March 2026
Norah McWilliam on Thornton Moor, from the series Hardy and Free by Carolyn Mendelsohn.

Hardy and Free is an outdoor exhibition by Carolyn Mendelsohn, inspired by the Brontës and…

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-22nd February 2026
A picture of comedian Jimeoin

We are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend that is Jimeoin to King's Hall with his…

Openings

Season

4th March 2026
Stagefright Comedy Club

Join us at the Stagefright Comedy Club for a night of laughter at Ilkley Playhouse.

Openings

Season

28th March 2026

Season

9th May 2026

Season

4th July 2026
A poster featuring a picture of a dinosaur playing a rock guitar with a boy on his back, singing into a microphone

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest…

Openings

Season

29th October 2026
Youngster looking closely at nature.

Discover the bugs that call East Riddlesden Hall home on a family garden trail, and learn why they…

Openings

Season

14th February 2026-23rd February 2026
An empty room

A wonderful tribute to Friends at Silsden Town Hall

Openings

Season

16th May 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 poster advertising the concert

Following the triumph of their last concert, The Bootleg Beatles return with their focus on The…

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
Three people stand on a stone path, looking shocked. A man in a pink jacket is in the centre, nearby a bearded man and a curly-haired child.

Celebrate Yorkshire Games Festival 2026 with a week of gaming‑inspired Kids’ Club films at…

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-22nd February 2026
Performer onstage playing Led Zeppelin music.

Led Zeppelin II stands as one of rock’s most influential albums — performed live, note for note, at…

Openings

Season

28th June 2026
A picture of comedian Omid Djalili, with steam coming out of his ears

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show Namaste where Omid…

Openings

Season

6th April 2026
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance poster

The Lord of the Dance comes to Bradford Live

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-14th June 2026
A poster advertising the show

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production…

Openings

Season

5th May 2026-9th May 2026
A picture of comedian Susan Calman

Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back with a brand-new show.

Openings

Season

14th October 2026
A photo of Garret Wilde

We are delighted to announce Garett Wilde as our next Artist in Residence at the Brontë Birthplace.…

Openings

Season

24th January 2026-29th March 2026
A man looking at the camera

A photography exhibition at Ilkley Manor House

Openings

Season

28th February 2026-29th March 2026
Abba-Merry_Christmas Poster!

Enjoy a sparkling night of ABBA hits and Christmas cheer at Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

22nd December 2026
London Bollywood Orchestra

The London Bollywood Orchestra presents Sounds of Mumbai.

Openings

Season

1st May 2026
A lone seagull glides beneath a stretch of blue sky, scattered with wisps of drifting cloud.

Big Big Sky comes to life at Ilkley Playhouse, offering audiences a touching and quietly humorous…

Openings

Season

17th February 2026-21st February 2026
A photo of Nancy Garrs

Join nursemaid to the Brontës, Nancy Garrs, on a virtual walk to see Keighley through Brontë eyes.

Openings

Season

12th May 2026
A girl stands on the platform, eyes fixed on the approaching train.

The Girl on the Train plays Ilkley Playhouse, June 2026—an intense thriller with adult themes,…

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-20th June 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

Spectacular listed building in beautiful gardens large free car park. Hotel renowned for weddings…

Travelodge Bradford Central

At our Bradford Central hotel you've got all the entertainment and culture the city has to offer…

Stay & Explore

An 18th Century Riverside Cotton Mill with 2 Luxury B&B rooms overlooking open countryside. We are…

A sign on a building

Discover comfort and convenience at the Cambridge Hotel Bradford Central, nestled in the heart of…

A wedding venue

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

Worth Valley Cottage

Beautifully renovated Victorian cottage in Haworth. Fabulous location only a 5 minute walk from the…

YHA Haworth

Victorian mill owner's mansion overlooking the famous Bronte village. Good home cooking and a warm…

Wooden lodges

Set on breathtaking and beautiful moorland, steeped in history dating back to the Iron Age.…

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Stay & Explore

Royds Hall Cottage is the perfect location for anyone who loves the countryside, ideal for getting…

A double bed

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

The Black Hat Exterior

Centrally located, our 7 boutique style rooms have recently been converted as an addition to the…

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

A farmhouse

Pickersgill Manor Farm is a family run, working sheep farm situated on Silsden Moor neatly placed…

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

A sign post in the countryside

Leeming Wells offers fabulous accommodation in an amazing setting in Oxenhope, near Haworth, it…

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Beautifully furnished olde worlde two bedroomed cottage, wood burning stove, garden and parking…

Stay & Explore

Large farm house set in green belt with all ensuite rooms. Great views down the Aire Valley. Ideal…

The Gin Lounge Bar

Six boutique Edwardian hotel suites with roll-top baths and views of Ilkley Moor.

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

198 air conditioned rooms with free Wifi and hardwired internet access in each room. All rooms have…

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