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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

Keighley Picture House Cinema Exterior

The Picture House, situated in North Street, Keighley, is a purpose built cinema which first opened…

Bowling image via @ Canva.

12 Bowling lanes with computerized scoring, FREE bumper bowling available at all times. Fully…

A theatre building

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

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

The Bradford Faith Trail offers guided tours of five religious sites on the first Saturday of each…

IMAX

Seeing an IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum is like no other experience, with the giant…

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

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

Riverside Parks

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

Myrtle Park Sculpture

Myrtle Park is home to some of Bradford's most popular events, including the Bingley Show. There…

United Reform Church

Only by visiting Saltaire United Reformed Church can you fully appreciate its architectural…

Dales Way public footpath signage.

The Dales Way runs for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria.

A large building

Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold…

A stream

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

12 Apostles on Ilkley Moor

The Friends of Ilkley Moor is a voluntary and democratic group composed of people who love Ilkley…

Little Germany Buildings.

GreenLine Mile, developed in collaboration with British Athletics and the Bradford Athletics, are…

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

A theatre sign

Local theatre with a wide range of amateur productions with regular Jazz nights.

Wuthering Arts

Gallery and gift shop on the historic cobbled Main Street of Haworth.

Little Germany

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

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

Inflatables at Infinity

Infinity family entertainment centre offers a wide array of attractions under one roof.

Blue circular plaque on a stone wall commemorating Ilkley Manor House, featuring white text detailing its 14th‑century origins and conversion into the

The Ilkley Blue Plaque Trail offers a relaxed, self‑guided walk through the historic centre of this…

VR Immersion logo

A brand new experience for Yorkshire. VR Immersion brings HTC Vive, a world of intuitive virtual…

What's On Highlights

Sarah Widdup promotional poster.

Join us for a lively evening of music with Sarah Jane Widdup, performing live at Darley Street…

Openings

Season

12th July 2026
A picture of comedian Troy Hawke

Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back at St. George's Hall to his globe…

Openings

Season

20th May 2027
Courtyard Clash Poster!

Courtyard Clash Kingdom Wrestling return to Darley St Market for a live smackdown!

Openings

Season

8th August 2026
Gallery view of The Big Picture exhibition at Cartwright Hall.

Several of the largest paintings in Bradford’s collection are brought together in The Big Picture…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-31st December 2026
“Promotional image for The Music of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert at Bradford Cathedral.”

A powerful candlelit tribute to Whitney Houston, featuring a world‑class live band and a leading UK…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Main promotional photo for the William Morris Inspired Fabric Block Printing (Tea Towel) Workshop.

Design, carve and print your own William Morris pattern repeat and create a lovely tea towel at The…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Tribute act performing as George Michael, holding a microphone.

Rob Lamberti brings his acclaimed George Michael tribute show to Bradford Live, Main Auditorium.

Openings

Season

5th December 2026
An old map of Undercliffe Cemetery

Join our researchers as they take you on a tour of this historic, still working, cemetery and…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
A picture of Bradley Riches and John Harris

Bradley Riches joins John Harris in the Great Hall of Bradford University for a thoughtful and…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
A stage

Celebrating 70 years of Eurovision at the National Science and Media Museum.

Openings

Season

15th May 2026-1st February 2027
4 people posing

Brilliant comedy at Bingley Little Theatre.

Openings

Season

15th October 2026
Three cyclists riding off road, accompanied by a runner

The Sue Ryder Bronte Off Road Bike Challenge is back for 2026! Join us and take on Anne, Emily,…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
In the Air Tonight tribute show poster with bold title text and a moody, atmospheric design inspired by Phil Collins.

This is IN THE AIR TONIGHT - the ultimate live tribute to the one and only Phil Collins at Bradford…

Openings

Season

10th December 2026
A bunch of crepe paper Sweet Peas

A gentle, creative workshop at the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton where you’ll craft delicate…

Openings

Season

5th July 2026
Hexagonal fabric pieces arranged in clusters on a wooden surface, showing the English Paper Piecing technique

Join The Little Craft House in Saltaire to learn English Paper Piecing — a relaxing, creative…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026
A poster advertising the show

Step into a world of magic, comedy, and marvellous mayhem as Beauty and the Beast bursts onto the…

Openings

Season

13th November 2026-21st November 2026
A photograph of Jeremy Corbin

Jeremy Corbyn will be at St. George's Hall to discuss the Gaza Tribunal and the growing debate…

Openings

Season

12th July 2026
Elf Explorer

Come aboard the Elf Explorer for an enchanting Christmas adventure at the Keighley and Worth Valley…

Openings

Season

28th November 2026-20th December 2026

Season

21st December 2026-24th December 2026
A picture of Bradford Cathedral

We're celebrating the ordinary and extraordinary lives of those associated with Bradford's most…

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Landscape promotional banner for The Great Yorkshire Circus at East Holmes Field, Ilkley.

Roll up! Roll up! The Great Yorkshire Circus is coming to East Holmes Field Opposite Ilkley Pool…

Openings

Season

5th August 2026-9th August 2026
Asim Azhar portrait standing against a white brick wall.

Experience Asim Azhar live at Bradford Live, bringing his viral hits, huge energy and chart‑topping…

Openings

Season

19th September 2026
A poster advertising the show

A must-see live show for little ones! The UK’s ultimate tribute to the global sensation Ms Rachel…

Openings

Season

31st July 2027
A picture of historian and author Tracy Borman alongside some illustrations of Tudor monarchs.

In Tudors on Tour, historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE, Chief Historian at Historic Royal…

Openings

Season

28th October 2026
Bradford Playhouse Guided Tour

Guided tour takes place at the historic Bradford Playhouse, offering visitors an inside look at the…

Openings

Season

15th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Located on the outskirts of the famous village of Haworth in the heart of Bronte Country, this…

A hotel building

Cedar Court is an ideally located hotel with good facilities from leisure club to…

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

The Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre is located within the Leisure Exchange - a restaurant…

An old building

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

Historic Tudor manor house circa 1580, with open fires, stone mullioned windows and bags of…

Faweather Grange

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

Stay & Explore

Exquisite 4* Gold self-catering cottages close to Thornton. Panoramic views. Excellent location for…

Stay & Explore

Beautiful restored pub serving local produce and drinks with 3 stunning en-suite rooms available…

A farmhouse

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

A wedding venue

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Upwood Holiday Park is licensed for touring caravans, tents, motor caravans, static holiday…

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Stay the night in the former home of the literary sister.

Doorway

Yate Cottage is a Grade 2 listed 4 * Gold holiday cottage, in Oxenhope situated next to a small…

Stay & Explore

Innkeeper's Lodge stands on the top of Ilkley Moor in a superb location, with unrivalled views over…

The Black Hat Exterior

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

A shop front

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

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