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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

VR Immersion logo

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

People looking at stained glass windows

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary…

Shipley Glenn Tramway

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

Performers At The Live Room

The Live Room is located in Caroline Social Club, Caroline Street in the World Heritage village of…

A building and garden

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was…

Crazy Targets Archery

Crazy Targets is the perfect adventure all year round regardless of whether your with family,…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

A climbing wall

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

Odsal Stadium

Odsal Stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, is the home of Bradford Bulls Rugby League team.

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

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…

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…

South Square Centre

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

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

Europes Smallest Ultra 4k Digital Single Screen Independent Cinema based in Ilkley,

A stream

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from…

A sign for the theatre

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

A theatre sign

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

The sculpture is carved from sandstone blocks, it takes the form of a geometric seated figure in the process of rising to stand.

A self guided walk around some of Bradford’s sculptures. This trail takes you on a fascinating…

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

The Ferniehurst Dell is a historic beauty spot, and woodland recreation area in the centre of…

Visit Bradford Activity

LaserZone is the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art equipment, you score points by…

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

People paddleboarding

Doe Park is Bradford’s specialist centre for outdoor activities and education, situated on Doe Park…

What's On Highlights

Busy Like the Brontës!

Join this Brontë Parsonage Museum workshop at the Old School Room in Haworth to try one of the…

Openings

Season

10th April 2026
Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026-6th June 2026
A poster advertising the show

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to…

Openings

Season

27th April 2027-1st May 2027
Dr Louise Newson

Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026.

Openings

Season

18th May 2026
Sewing Connections poster

A new exhibition from local artists at South Square Centre

Openings

Season

6th February 2026-5th April 2026
UK Nationals 2026 Speed Puzzle Championship

The United Kingdom Jigsaw Puzzle Association presents the UK Nationals 2026 Speed Puzzle…

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Season

19th April 2026
A picture of comedian Dom Joly, sitting on a giant mobile phone, with a person dressed as a dog behind him.

It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens and now Dom Joly is…

Openings

Season

11th June 2026
Blue - 25th Anniversary Tour plus special guests 911

The Blue boys are hitting the road — catch them live in Bradford at the iconic Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

21st May 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of journalist and author Damien Lewis

Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and…

Openings

Season

19th May 2027
A poster advertising the concert

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance…

Openings

Season

4th April 2026
Cherry Blossom Trees

The Cherry Blossom Festival at Bolling Hall Museum is the place to be for family fun!

Openings

Season

26th April 2026
Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
Families taking part in hands‑on science activities at The National Science and Media Museum.

Join the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford over the school holiday for free family…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-12th April 2026
Easter © National Trust Images

This spring, treat the whole family to an Easter adventure at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-8th April 2026
Comedian Georgie Carroll holding a sign with the word ‘Infectious’.

Georgie Carroll brings her brand‑new show, INFECTIOUS, to Bradford Live — razor‑sharp, riotous, and…

Openings

Season

25th September 2026
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Fasten your seat belts...Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on…

Openings

Season

20th October 2026-24th October 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
Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony poster

Bradford Live welcomes Nick Mohammed

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
Two dancers closely connected, expressing unity and emotion.

You & Us comes to Bradford Arts Centre, an intimate performance exploring connection, presence, and…

Openings

Season

10th April 2026
A picture of comedian Rosie Holt

Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back at the Studio theatre, fighting their biggest foe yet. 

Openings

Season

16th October 2026
A poster advertising the show

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling UK and…

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-11th July 2026
Harold Park Easter Poster!

Hop on over to Harold Park for an egg-citing Easter Hunt with The Friends of Harold Park.

Openings

Season

6th April 2026
Magic Men posing together in a promotional photo.

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is…

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026
Upside down portrait of Lydia De La Murrãy.

Closure? at Bradford Arts Centre is a one-act comedy lecture-performance where Lydia De La Murrãy…

Openings

Season

24th April 2026

Accommodation Highlights

An old mill building

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

1830s semi detached cottage with breath taking views of surrounding countryside, near to moors,…

Bradford Digs Bedroom

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

A kitchen

A mid-terrace Victorian cottage in Haworth and close The Dales. Perfect for families and couples…

Faweather Grange

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

A cabin

Clarion Lodge Campsite is a small family run campsite on Otley Chevin with spectacular views over…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

Our Bradford North (Bingley) Premier Inn has everything you would expect, incredibly comfy beds and…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

Standing in the leafy village of Ben Rhydding, the Wheatley Arms offers fantastic contemporary…

A hotel exterior

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

A sign on a building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Double bedroom

Weavers Guesthouse offers luxury guest accommodation in the heart of the picturesque village of…

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

A farmhouse

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

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