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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Fields & Farms North of Eldwick

An gentle walk through the beautiful countryside around Eldwick.

A theatre sign

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

Haworth Moorland.

Haworth Moor is located just outside the picturesque village of Haworth.

Keighley Playhouse

We stage seven plays per season. Season tickets can be bought (7 for the price of 6) so you can be…

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

The Dales High Way: an exhilarating 90 miles across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire…

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

Start your adventure here… The Totem and Play Trail is set in beautiful Peel Park, and features…

A nighttime scene in a park shows vibrant, colourful light trails. Lantern parade led by Cecil Green Arts Lantern Parade © Andrew Holland

Step into history at Roberts Park! This beautiful space is perfect for picnics, playtime, and…

A museum display

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

Time Trapped Interior

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

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.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

Go Karting

Come and have a go at West Yorkshire’s exciting new attraction! We’re an indoor electric racing…

A theatre building

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

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

Map titled "Bradford: A City of Film," highlighting filming locations and current screening venues.

Explore the Bradford Film Trail and discover how local venues—from grand theatres to hidden…

Haworth Parish Church

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

Image by Marcus Rattray

Bingley Arts Centre is a fully equipped community theatre that is popular for amateur dramatics,…

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

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

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

City Hall, Bradford

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

What's On Highlights

A poster advertising the show, featuring a young woman in a wedding dress

Join us at the Bradford Alhambra for Mamma Mia! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the…

Openings

Season

10th November 2026-21st November 2026
A poster advertising the show

Join us at St. George's Hall for a magnificent concert with orchestra, choir and guest artists. The…

Openings

Season

22nd November 2026
A picture of Brighouse and Rastrick Band on stage

Join the world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band at St. George's Hall for their annual fantastic…

Openings

Season

17th December 2026
Close‑up of a handmade ceramic espresso cup before glazing and firing.

This beginners pottery session at The Craft House in Bingley, led by Poppy Davis of Clod Studio, is…

Openings

Season

1st August 2026
A picture of two men running on a woodland path at night

Join us for the Winter Solstice Strider, a 10km or 5km head torch early evening run through the St…

Openings

Season

21st December 2026
North Parade Street Party Poster!

Bradford’s biggest street party is taking over North Parade—live music, local flavours, and summer…

Openings

Season

30th August 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
A picture of two female ballet dancers, one dressed in women's clothing, and one in men's

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage of the Alhambra Theatre the…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026-5th September 2026
Glass Tiles Garden Mosaic

Join professional mosaic maker Abigail Barker at The Craft House in Bingley for a relaxed, creative…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Hall Royd Band

Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of live music at Cliffe Castle as Hall Royd Band brings the 2026…

Openings

Season

28th June 2026
A poster advertising the concert, featuring a horned beast

40th Anniversary “Somewhere On Tour 1986-87.” If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had…

Openings

Season

19th September 2026
Gold textured title “Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet” on a white plaster background with a large golden starburst and scattered small stars.

A bold reimagining of Romeo & Juliet in the Lower Fields at NT East Riddlesden Hall, brought to…

Openings

Season

1st July 2026
A picture of a group of walkers

Meet walks leaders, Simon Rebecchi and Matt Firth, at the Potted Meat Stick in the centre of…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
A poster advertising the show

Step into The Brown Suite at the Alhambra Theatre, a bold, funk-fuelled production that pulses with…

Openings

Season

6th November 2026-7th November 2026
A woman dancing

Bradford Arts Centre presents a powerful new play

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
A picture of three women celebrating at the finish line of an event

Celebrate loved ones this October at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley.

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026
Summer of Sport Poster!

Join Shipley Town Council for a free family day of sports, activities, food stalls and…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
A montage image showing examples of items available at the Makers Market

Come and join us at the Old School Room in Haworth for the Haworth & Yorkshire Creatives June…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-28th June 2026
A picture of Go West singer Peter Cox

An intimate evening with Go West singer Peter Cox at the King's Hall, Ilkley.

Openings

Season

30th September 2026
An artwork from the exhibition

‘Vivid Impressions’ is a vibrant and colourful selection of work by the Solar Gallery Artists at…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-6th September 2026
A poster advertising the show featuring musicians in 50s gear

Rave On - The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns to King's Hall, Ilkley. Jam-packed with more…

Openings

Season

27th October 2027
Handmade polymer clay earrings in red and turquoise with gold accents displayed on a branded ‘made by gilly’ card.

The Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Little Craft House in Saltaire teaches participants to…

Openings

Season

1st August 2026

Season

10th 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
Count Arthur Strong

The second part of Count Arthur Strong’s Farewell Tour of the World (Including the north east) is…

Openings

Season

21st April 2027

Accommodation Highlights

A wedding venue

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

198 air conditioned rooms with free Wifi and hardwired internet access in each room. All rooms have…

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Double bedroom

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

An 18th Century Riverside Cotton Mill with 2 Luxury B&B rooms overlooking open countryside. We are…

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

A double bed

The 2* AA rated Dalesgate Hotel is located in the village of Utley 2 miles north of Keighley, the…

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

On a hillside by a stream with a wooded area upstream. Ponden House is off the Keighley/Colne…

Stay & Explore

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Large hotel building and grounds

Escape to the country at our sophisticated hotel. An unforgettable country getaway awaits you at…

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A kitchen

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

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