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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A shop front

Salt Pots specialises in pottery painting parties for all ages, gift commissions and hand and foot…

Exterior view of Bradford Arts Centre, showcasing its historic architecture.

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

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue is a live music and community space in the heart of Queensbury.…

Myrtle Park Sculpture

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

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

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

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

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…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

Time Trapped Interior

Will you be able to escape from Bradford’s very own escape room? Take on the challenge of the White…

Baildon Moor

Baildon Moor is a great place for walking and is popular with kite fliers and model aircraft…

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

A special nature reserve in the heart of the Bradford district.

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

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

12 Apostles on Ilkley Moor

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

Visit Bradford Activity

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Bradford City Football Club

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

The Worth Way

A challenging walking route around the beautiful Worth Valley.

An image of Harold Park by Bradford District Parks.

Discover the beauty of nature at Harold Park in Low Moor! With spacious grounds, scenic walks, and…

Little Germany

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

Light Cinema in Bradford

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

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

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

City Hall Bradford

The Historic England: Bradford City Heritage Trail focuses on the history of Bradford by…

Exterior of an old mill building

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering…

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

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

What's On Highlights

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
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of Michael and Hilary Whitehall

Join Michael and Hilary for an exclusive show as they bring their hit podcast to the stage.

Openings

Season

8th November 2025
Three women posing

Belle Voix, a stunning female trio, bring the timeless sounds of Motown and Northern Soul to Ilkley…

Openings

Season

30th January 2026
A poster advertising the concert, showing the Leeds Musical Theatre Choir on stage

Leeds Musical Theatre Choir are delighted to be bringing a touch of musical Christmas magic to St…

Openings

Season

7th December 2025
Frankie Valli Poster!

Enjoy an afternoon of classic hits as Peter Sarsfield performs as Frankie Valli live at the Midland…

Openings

Season

16th November 2025
Bradford Live at Last: Bradford's Big Bash poster

Bradford Live presents an incredible music event

Openings

Season

28th August 2025
Lead Image: Film still from Dear Sophia by Caitlin Askin.

Explore peace, conflict and identity in this new exhibition at Loading Bay.

Openings

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14th August 2025-31st August 2025
Camille o' Sullivan portrait against a emerald green backdrop.

Camille O’Sullivan brings her heartfelt tribute performance to Loading Bay, Bradford 2025’s pop-up…

Openings

Season

6th September 2025
East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

Celebrate Heritage Open Days at East Riddlesden Hall

Openings

Season

21st September 2025
Artwork of paper cut-outs

Bradford Arts Centre presents a story of radical love and found family. 

Openings

Season

16th October 2025
Family enjoying science inspired workshop.

Summer at the National Science and Media Museum brings interactive family fun—from science shows to…

Openings

Season

19th July 2025-29th August 2025
Bradford Pride Poster!

Celebrate Bradford Pride with music, creativity and a full day of vibrant entertainment at City…

Openings

Season

30th August 2025
A picture of a band on a stage, with multi-coloured clouds above

Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring The Music of Kate Bush to venues across the UK and Europe.

Openings

Season

11th September 2025
A Christmas Carol poster

Experience the magic of A Christmas Carol, the beloved Christmas tale, brought to life on the…

Openings

Season

4th December 2025-19th December 2025

Season

20th December 2025-23rd December 2025
A man looking at the camera

Michael Palin tells tales of his adventures at King's Hall

Openings

Season

17th October 2025
View of Undercliffe Cemetery.

Discover cultural icons resting in Undercliffe Cemetery

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
3 women in period clothing

Discover the fashions of the 1830s at the Brontë Parsonage Museum.

Openings

Season

17th October 2025
A building entrance

Explore the Bradford Playhouse for Heritage Open Days

Openings

Season

13th September 2025
People dancing

Join the Brave Festival at Bradford Arts Centre. 

Openings

Season

18th October 2025-19th October 2025
A picture of the band Showaddywaddy

Come and join the Dancin' Party to see Showaddywaddy … You've Got What It Takes!

Openings

Season

9th May 2026
A poster advertising the show, with a boyband in silver outfits and an audience with their hands in the air

One epic night - all the hits - total 90s nostalgia! Boybands are back…. ALRIGHT!

Openings

Season

26th March 2026
A book cover

Ned Boulting rides into Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

5th October 2025
A group of fundraising walkers

Celebrate the memory of a loved one at Starlight Hike Worth Valley in October, while supporting Sue…

Openings

Season

11th October 2025
An empty room

A wonderful tribute to Friends at Silsden Town Hall

Openings

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16th May 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

YHA Haworth

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

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…

Stay & Explore

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

A cabin

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

A hotel building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

A kitchen

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

Overlookers Cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in a quiet location in the World…

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

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