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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Person Climbing At The Climbing Hub

A climbing facility that is for everyone. Whether you are new to climbing or a seasoned pro.

A shop front

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

A museum display

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

Myrtle Park Sculpture

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

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

City Park Fountains

City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water…

A path through a garden

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

Blue circular plaque on a stone wall commemorating Ilkley Manor House, featuring white text detailing its 14th‑century origins and conversion into the

The Ilkley Blue Plaque Trail offers a relaxed, self‑guided walk through the historic centre of this…

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

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

Flip Out Soft Play

Discover the epic attractions & features available at Flip Out Adventure Park Bradford.

Ilkley Lido

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

Salts Mill Exterior

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

Countryside and fields

Penistone Hill Country Park is part of Haworth Hill and is located in Bronte Country.

Visit Bradford Activity

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

A theatre building

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

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

An energetic walk with some steep ascents and descents and spectacular views of Baildon Moor and…

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

Visit Cliffe Castle Park for a great family day out. Not only can you visit Cliffe Castle Museum,…

Holden Park

Holden Park (known locally as Oakworth Park) is absolutely unique, with grottoes and caves twining…

An old mill building

Theatre in the Mll has an enviable reputation as a vibrant, professional venue. One of the…

Exterior of an old mill building

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

Walking Activity

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

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

A gentle walk through beautiful woodlands and fields, partially following the route of the old…

What's On Highlights

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
Close‑up of hands shaping a clay bowl on a pottery wheel, showing the pinch‑potting process during a workshop.

Join local artist Jess Swift at South Square Centre, Thornton, for a relaxed, hands‑on…

Openings

Season

28th May 2026
Three cyclists riding off road, accompanied by a runner

The Sue Ryder Bronte Off Road Bike Challenge is back for 2026! Join us and take on Anne, Emily,…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
A picture of psychic medium Sally Morgan

Psychic Sally will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
A picture of a princess walking into a fairy tale ballroom

Prepare for a show stopping concert at St. George's Hall filled with the most epic, heartwarming,…

Openings

Season

13th September 2026
Eid Poster

Family‑friendly Eid craft workshops featuring clay memory tiles and traditional paisley woodblock…

Openings

Season

30th May 2026
K-POP Dance Heroes

Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a musical adventure through…

Openings

Season

8th November 2026
A picture of walking group

Join us for our Walking Tour of historic Thornton, uncovering the rich cultural, industrial, and…

Openings

Season

23rd May 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
A picture of comedian Scott Bennett

Comedian Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even…

Openings

Season

26th May 2027
Afternoon tea

Celebrate the first anniversary of the Brontë Birthplace with a special afternoon tea and guided…

Openings

Season

24th May 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring singers with a concert hall backdrop

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices –…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
Revolution Pro Wrestling Summer Sizzler 2026

Get ready for a scorching summer spectacle as Revolution Pro Wrestling make their long-awaited…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of the character Clinton Baptiste

Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium,…

Openings

Season

22nd February 2027
A poster for the concert, featuring the band walking along an American highway

Don't miss out on this electrifying event! Join their journey at the King's Hall, Ilkley, and Get…

Openings

Season

17th September 2026
Funfair Peel Park

Bradford’s Biggest Ever Funfair – Presented by James Finnie & Son at Peel Park.

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
A poster advertising the show

Back by popular demand for 2026, Audacious presents a new British South Asian family pantomime! …

Openings

Season

8th August 2026
Poster of the Event - Keep Calm & Swing On

Step into Bingley Arts Centre and across Bingley Town Square for a day bursting with 1940s rhythm,…

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
We Three Kings of Rock ‘N’ Roll

The Highly Successful Show, We Three Kings – of Rock n Roll makes a welcome return, to celebrate…

Openings

Season

17th December 2026
Jasper Carrott With Special Guests Strictly ABBA Poster!

At Bradford Live, comedy legend Jasper Carrott takes to the stage for a night of comedy heaven.

Openings

Season

27th May 2026
Boogie Down Broadway

Calling all theatre kids, Broadway superfans and showtune partiers. For one evening only, the…

Openings

Season

18th September 2026
Salts Mill Exterior

Experience David Hockney’s series of 20 iPad flower paintings and large-scale works at Salts Mill,…

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-17th January 2027
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds Live! Concert Experience poster

The martians invade Bradford Live

Openings

Season

15th October 2026
Portrait of author beside the cover of “A Gothic Cookbook,” featuring a raven illustration.

A deliciously gothic evening with Dr Alessandra Pino exploring food in the Brontës’ world,…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

A double bed

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

Wooden lodges

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

A newly built Premier Inn hotel with 118 bedrooms and a Thyme branded on site restaurant open for…

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

A wedding venue

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

An old mill building

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

Pretty whitewashed cottage, fabulous views and location. Oak beams and open fires. South facing…

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…

Worth Valley Cottage

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

A cabin

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Old White Lion

The 300 year old coaching inn is a family run inn where food and drink are taken seriously. The…

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

A luxurious, rural retreat with spectacular views over Saltaire and the Aire Valley. Self-contained…

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Stay & Explore

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

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