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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

Inflatables at Infinity

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

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

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

External view of The Flying Duck, home of Wharfedale Brewery

Behind the Flying Duck pub is an old barn that has been restored into a micro-brewery and is home…

Golfing

Baildon Golf Club offers an excellent moorland golf course with magnificent views and superb…

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

Lister park down by the boating pavilion.

Lister Park was crowned Britain's Best Park in 2006 and is also home to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery…

Five Rise Locks

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

Bradford City Football Club

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

Sunbridgewells

Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford

A river

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature in Ilkley Town Centre..

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…

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

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

Little Germany Buildings.

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

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Walk from the hustle and bustle of Keighley to the tranquility of St Ives and back on this route.

View of White Wells on Ilkley Moor

White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a tea or…

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours

Do the ghosts of Branwell and Emily Brontë still walk the moors of Haworth? Do the spirits of…

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…

A crowded theatre

Step into the spotlight at Bradford Live—the city’s stunning new entertainment venue in the…

What's On Highlights

The Northern Swing Orchestra on stage

The Northern Swing Orchestra, a renowned 16-piece big band, returns to Ilkley for a special tribute…

Openings

Season

9th May 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a young woman in a wedding dress

Join us at Mamma Mia! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most…

Openings

Season

10th November 2026-21st November 2026
Reads: Keighley Pride 2026 with a rainbow background.

Celebrate Keighley Pride at Cougar Park!

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
Embroidered Covered Buttons Workshop.

Create your own embroidered fabric buttons at this beginner‑friendly workshop at Mrs Dutton’s…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
Great Baildon Beer Festival

Baildon Beer Festival returns to Sandal Primary School, led by Ilkley Brewery and Northern Monk…

Openings

Season

15th May 2026-16th May 2026
Tower of Now, a futuristic architectural structure with sleek design and geometric patterns.

See the Tower of Now, Saad Qureshi’s 15-metre sculpture at Hall Ings, Bradford, celebrating the…

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st December 2026
A picture of a moth

An exhibition from the Redbrick Artists at Ilkley Manor House

Openings

Season

11th April 2026-26th April 2026
The ELO Experience

The multi‑award‑winning tribute to Jeff Lynne & ELO marks its 20th Anniversary Tour at Bradford…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
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 picture of a ballerina dancing and holding a pair of red ballet shoes

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and…

Openings

Season

21st April 2026-25th April 2026
A poster advertising the show

he Chicago Blues Brothers are back – and they’re bringing the house down at the Country Bunker!

Openings

Season

19th November 2026
Miriam's Full English Live

Miriam Margolyes takes the stage at Bradford Live

Openings

Season

16th October 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
Watercolour painting showing soft, blended tones and delicate brushwork.

A look at Edna Clarke Hall’s Wuthering Heights–inspired artworks at the Brontë Parsonage Museum,…

Openings

Season

15th May 2026
Bradford Literature Festival event at the Wool Exchange.

Bradford Literature Festival is a ten-day celebration of books, ideas, and culture, featuring over…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-12th 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

2nd October 2027
Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony poster

Bradford Live welcomes Nick Mohammed

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
Bantams in the Courtyard FanZone

The Darley Street Market Courtyard will host a free, family‑friendly FanZone packed with games,…

Openings

Season

25th April 2026
Sweet Caroline

Direct from London's Adelphi Theatre, it's time for that night out you have been dreaming of... as…

Openings

Season

17th December 2026
A group of pictures

A new exhibition from Caroline Rilatt at South Square Centre

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026-24th May 2026
The Hooliemen playing instruments.

Experience The Hooliemen at Ilkley Playhouse—pure Irish folk brilliance from four master musicians.

Openings

Season

18th April 2026
“A visitor looking around inside Bradford Cathedral.”

This guided tour leads visitors through the Cathedral’s long history, from Saxon fragments to…

Openings

Season

18th April 2026
Quiz host!

Head down to Darley Street Market’s vibrant Street Kitchen on the first Wednesday of every month…

Openings

Season

4th March 2026-23rd December 2026
“Supergirl character in a dramatic scene from the IMAX screening”

Truth, Justice, Whatever. Follow Supergirl’s darker origin before she finally made her way to…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Stay & Explore

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Wooden lodges

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

A bedroom

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

A hotel building

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

Set in the beautiful village of Haworth this chic city style apartment is a perfect retreat from…

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

A lovely site with magnificent views, clean flat field, 25 minutes walk from village. Dogs welcome.

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

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 kitchen

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

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