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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A path through a garden

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

Haworth Moorland.

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

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…

Walking Activity

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

City Park Fountains

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

A theatre building

The Victorian built St George's Hall is home to a wide range of entertainment bringing the cream of…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

Northcliffe Park Gate

Northcliffe Park is made up of Northcliffe Woods and Norman Rae Playing Fields. These lovely woods…

Time Trapped Interior

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

A man standing against a target

Imagine darts but with axes. Sounds a bit crazy but it’s an experience you won’t forget!

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…

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

A theatre building

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Visit the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, the historic home where the Brontë sisters were born,…

Bradford City Football Club

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

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…

Funzy Exterior

Funzy a unique inflatable theme park located at Leisure Exchange Bradford.

A sports court

Play padel in Bradford!

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…

Bronte Waterfalls

Discover the inspiration for Wuthering Heights by taking a walk to Top Withens, where you will find…

A hand‑drawn mural illustrating the history of heritage crafts in Bradford.

The Heritage Craft Room is a bright, welcoming space at Bradford Industrial Museum where visitors…

LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes in City Park.

Explore Bradford sustainably with LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes, connecting you to scenic cycle routes…

What's On Highlights

Back To Bacharach starring Catherine Tyldesley.

Back to Bacharach Starring Catherine Tyldesley • Live Orchestra • Supporting Cast at Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

9th January 2027
Ilkley Bandstand

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with a weekend of fun in Ilkley

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1st August 2026-2nd August 2026
The Night Sky: A Sky Full of Hope

Using dazzling 4K visuals, LED cinema screens, and cinematic fly-throughs, Adrian West takes…

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24th April 2027
Hall Royd Band

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

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28th June 2026
The Lord Chamberlain's Men | National Trust Images

A performance of Othello at East Riddlesden Hall.

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12th August 2026
Paul Smith standing on stage with a microphone in hand.

Paul Smith brings his brand‑new tour HAPPY to Bradford Live, delivering his biggest, boldest and…

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18th March 2027
A picture of musician Bruce Watson

Join us at King's Hall, Ilkley as Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson hits the road to…

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27th April 2027
The Wind in the Willows

A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic at Bingley Arts Centre

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26th October 2026
A picture of comedian Ruby Wax on the phone, in a bath

Join Ruby Wax and lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh at St. George's Hall, as they…

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Season

26th June 2026
The Snowman

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for Raymond Briggs' timeless classic Christmas film

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23rd December 2026
A poster advertising the concert

This is live festive film music on an epic scale, brought to you at St. George's Hall by the Great…

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5th December 2026
East Riddlesden Hall

Visit East Riddlesden Hall for free and discover some of the different chapters of our history…

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13th September 2026

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16th September 2026
80s DJ Party Night Poster!

An 80s‑themed night at Napoleons Casino Bradford with a DJ playing the decade’s biggest hits,…

Openings

Season

18th September 2026
A poster advertising the play

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The…

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Season

12th October 2026-17th October 2026
A close‑up of a moth resting on damp green moss.

Come and look for moths as part of National Moth Night at Denso Marston Nature Reserve in Baildon.

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Bradford Bus Stories

Step aboard the Bradford Stories Bus in City Park for a weekend of pop-up literacy events, run by…

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11th July 2026

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12th July 2026
Illustration shows: Circus tent stage with young performers dancing under bright lights and an audience watching.

A vibrant, high‑energy production filled with spectacular circus magic, powerful musical numbers,…

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Season

1st August 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…

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26th June 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.

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3rd October 2026
Close-up of hiking boots standing in dewy grass at sunrise.

Join a summer solstice guided walk at Denso Marston Nature Reserve in Baildon, beginning at 4:00am.

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20th June 2026
“Home Alone In Concert” featuring Kevin McCallister’s surprised expression, two burglars in the background.

Experience one of the ultimate festive films in a whole new way – with the iconic soundtrack by…

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16th December 2026
A poster advertising the show

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Bradford Alhambra in search of…

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Season

16th July 2026-18th July 2026
Garden View © National Trust Images

Join the Senior Gardener Ben in the gardens at East Riddlesden Hall.

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15th July 2026

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23rd September 2026

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21st October 2026
Wonderfest poster

A weekend of imagination, creativity and community in Keighley

Openings

Season

20th June 2026-21st June 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

An old building

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

A cabin

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

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…

An old mill building

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

A sign on a building

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

A kitchen

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

A wedding venue

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

Wooden lodges

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

A double bed

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

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