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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

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

Impressions Gallery Centenary Square City Park Bradford  courtesy Impressions Gallery

Impressions Gallery is now closed to visitors as we prepare to leave our Centenary Square venue at…

IMAX

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

Tyro Studio Exterior

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

South Square Centre

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre…

Shipley Glenn Tramway

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

Bronte Waterfalls

Discover the inspiration for Wuthering Heights by taking a walk to Top Withens, where you will find…

LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes in City Park.

Explore Bradford sustainably with LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes, connecting you to scenic cycle routes…

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

A self-guided plaque trail reveals a hidden route that the Bradford Beck takes through the heart of…

A path through a garden

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

A man and two women at a bowling alley

Bowling has never been more fun than at Hollywood Bowl ten pin bowling centres. Whether you are…

Light Cinema in Bradford

We're more than just a cinema. We show everything from live theatre to rock concerts. Whether…

Haworth Parish Church

Haworth Parish Church, or the Church of St Michael and All Angels, is an Anglican church in…

Exterior view of Bradford Cathedral.

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature even in the midst of this vibrant…

Myrtle Park Sculpture

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

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.

This trail marks key locations of the Bradford Civil War Siege.

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

The ancient woodland in South Bradford has stood for a millennium and spans 40 hectares.

A climbing wall

Yorkshires very first Clip 'n Climb – Where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure…

A museum display

The Peace Museum is unique in the UK covering peace history, non violence and conflict resolution.…

Walking Activity

Salts Walks & Talks – established 1996. The only guided walks based in Saltaire World Heritage…

Window of Mrs Duttons

In Ilkley, Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops is a place to make and meet, with an exciting menu of…

Bingley Gallery Exterior

The Bingley Gallery is a welcoming, artist-run, venue which exhibits, and sells, a wide range of…

Ilkley Lido

In addition to the indoor pool, this site has an outdoor pool or a Lido - perfect for a summer day…

Bradford City Football Club

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

What's On Highlights

A picture of Roy Orbison tribute artist Barry Steele

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honour the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic…

Openings

Season

12th June 2026
Hello Dolly

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre as we step into 1890s New York for an all-singing, all-dancing story…

Openings

Season

19th April 2026
The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert Poster!

Experience the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman as Steve Steinman brings Bat! The Bat…

Openings

Season

29th April 2027
A poster advertising the concert

Club Classics - Taking It Back To The Old School is a night dedicated to club classics & hands in…

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026
Search for Paradise.

Experience this globetrotting adventure on our world-famous curved Cinerama screen at Pictureville…

Openings

Season

19th April 2026
Cactusville a gypsy jazz quartet's concert

Cactusville, a gypsy jazz quartet, invite you to a memorable evening full of ballads, Latin vibes…

Openings

Season

3rd June 2026
Heritage Craft Workshop: Two Day Leather Rucksack

Heritage Craft Workshop: Two Day Leather Rucksack — held in The Heritage Craft Room at Bradford…

Openings

Season

20th June 2026-21st June 2026
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre as the beloved saga you’ve followed for years comes to its cinematic…

Openings

Season

7th July 2026
Midge Ure singing into a microphone while playing guitar on stage.

Acclaimed musician, producer, and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure brings his visionary A Man Of Two…

Openings

Season

29th May 2026
Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony poster

Bradford Live welcomes Nick Mohammed

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
Hand‑printed tote bag featuring a repeating block‑print design created during the workshop.

Come and join a half‑day workshop that gives you the tools and techniques to create beautiful…

Openings

Season

12th June 2026

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30th August 2026
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Join The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain for a helter-skelter ride through every kind of musical…

Openings

Season

18th November 2026
Exploring Traditional Glass Painting

Explore traditional glass‑painting techniques in this hands‑on workshop with Samantha Yates at…

Openings

Season

9th May 2026

Season

15th July 2026
The Comedy Store logo

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley! We bring you 'The Best In Stand…

Openings

Season

16th April 2027
A poster advertising the show, featuring Fireman Sam and friends on a desert island

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show is…

Openings

Season

29th July 2026
Charity Petrykivka Painting Workshop

Join us for a beautiful and meaningful Charity Petrykivka Painting Workshop, a traditional…

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Season

18th April 2026

Season

18th April 2026
Ilkley Carnival poster

Ilkley Carnival is a not-for-profit event which invites people to the streets of Ilkley every May…

Openings

Season

4th May 2026
Portrait of Michael Ball smiling during Glow UK Tour 2026 promotion.

Michael Ball brings his Glow UK Tour 2026 to Bradford Live, Main Auditorium.

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026
Ilkley Manor House Exterior

An exhibition of photography at Ilkley Manor House

Openings

Season

29th March 2026-31st May 2026
A picture of an eye

A new exhibition of identity at South Square Centre

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026-31st May 2026
A picture of musician and actress Toyah Wilcox

With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026
Silk Painted Blossom Lights.

A colourful, beginner‑friendly workshop at The Craft House in Bingley, where you’ll craft your own…

Openings

Season

7th June 2026
Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new live show touring the UK.

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
A picture of an angry-looking group of people, holding weapons, and a woman in front of them holding a magnifying glass

Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready…

Openings

Season

13th April 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

Family run establishment on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with safe parking for cars.

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the hotel is a landmark Victorian building,…

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

A spacious multi level barn conversion with quirky features and exposed beams.

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

A boutique style hotel located in the market town of Shipley, less than one mile from Saltaire,…

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

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A peaceful site on the edge of Ilkley moor, ideal for couples or families.

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…

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

An old mill building

Ideally placed in the heart of heritage rich Bronte Country, nestled deep within a tranquil and…

A bedroom

The Midland Hotel is a beautiful 3* City Centre Hotel, The Hotel was built between 1885 and 1890 by…

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Stay & Explore

Budget accommodation for the business or leisure traveller. We guarantee good quality rooms,…

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

Hollies Cottage Lounge

Hollies Cottage is a ground floor detatched cottage, set in beautiful countryside with private…

Stay & Explore

Ponden Mill is an historic riverside Cotton Mill, which is now open for Camping and Caravans along…

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

Offering Free High speed Wi-Fi Internet Access and Free Car Parking facilities, The Best Western…

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Culture vulture or outdoors enthusiast? Our Bradford hotel has good transport links to the vibrant…

Stay & Explore

A beautiful 200 year old detached stone built Holiday barn set within a 5 acre smallholding located…

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