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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

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…

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…

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

Five Rise Locks

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

Tong Park Dam Walk

An ideal family walk through the North East of the Bradford District.

Bronte Waterfalls

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

An old mill building

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

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

Bradford City Football Club

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

People Using People Powered Press

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS We run a small selection of workshops for all experience levels

Little Germany Buildings.

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

Performers At The Live Room

The Live Room is located in Caroline Social Club, Caroline Street in the World Heritage village of…

Riverside Parks Bridge

A wonderful circular route from Ilkley through the surrounding woods and villages.

Top Withens

Top Withens is a ruined farmhouse near Haworth, which is said to have been the inspiration for…

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Northcliffe Park Gate

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

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

An invigorating walk in the footsteps of the giant Rombald across Ilkley Moor.

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

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…

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

What's On Highlights

Magnifying glass on dewy grass showing close-up details of a ladybird, honey bee, damselfly, and small tortoiseshell butterfly.

A booking‑only event with bug hunts, pond dipping, and moth‑trap checking at the Education Centre…

Openings

Season

23rd June 2026-26th June 2026
A picture of a wolf, a mammoth, a sabre tooth tiger, a polar bear and a dodo

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back…

Openings

Season

20th February 2027
Promotional graphic announcing West Yorkshire guitarist Dave Hanson performing at Darley Street Kitchen

West Yorkshire guitar‑slinging veteran Dave Hanson makes his Darley Street Kitchen debut on 13…

Openings

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13th June 2026
A poster advertising the show

Step into a world of magic, comedy, and marvellous mayhem as Beauty and the Beast bursts onto the…

Openings

Season

13th November 2026-21st November 2026
Close‑up of textured tree bark, with soft woodland in the background.

Visitors are invited to join a guided session at Denso Marston Nature Reserve exploring some of the…

Openings

Season

3rd December 2026
A picture of musician Danny McNamara

Embrace are celebrating their 30th anniversary and founder and lead singer Danny McNamara will be…

Openings

Season

23rd September 2026
Gabrielle smiling in a promotional portrait.

Gabrielle takes to the stage at Bradford Live, with special guests joining her for an evening of…

Openings

Season

2nd April 2027
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre as the beloved saga you’ve followed for years comes to its cinematic…

Openings

Season

7th July 2026
A picture of the Glenn Miller Orchestra and band leader Ray McVay

The UK’s only official Glenn Miller Orchestra led by the acclaimed veteran band leader Ray McVay is…

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
A poster for the show, done as a 50s style comic book

Lucy Beaumont is back on the road with a brand new show and she's bringing it to St George's Hall.

Openings

Season

13th March 2027
Ammonite

A tender, evocative period romance about discovery, passion and the courage to break away from the…

Openings

Season

16th June 2026
Hands shaping a lump of clay on a work surface surrounded by pottery tools.

Join local artist Jess Swift at South Square Centre, Thornton, for a creative coil‑building…

Openings

Season

25th June 2026
Blippi Tour Poster!

Catch the all‑new Be Like Blippi Tour live at Bradford Live, bringing Blippi and Meekah to the…

Openings

Season

26th July 2026
A picture of children running through clouds of powdered paint

Put some colour in your summer and support Sue Ryder’s expert end-of-life care with the Sue Ryder…

Openings

Season

14th June 2026
Timmaculate Conception Poster!

Master selector Timmaculate Conception brings a soulful mix of funk, house, reggae and more to…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
OMD posing with a lion between them.

OMD bring their high‑energy, hit‑packed show to Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

8th July 2026
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…

Openings

Season

27th April 2027
Reads: Keighley Pride 2026 with a rainbow background.

Celebrate Keighley Pride at Cougar Park!

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
Graffiti artist sprays vibrant artwork on a wall, showcasing the energy and creativity of street art. Image © Andy Garbutt

BD: Walls is an ambitious exhibition with a difference: the gallery is Bradford District itself.

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
A picture of two children in a wood, in front of a house

Join us at St. George's Hall as pupils from schools across Bradford join forces to perform a…

Openings

Season

14th July 2026
Back From the 80s Poster

Back From The 80s brings the decade’s biggest anthems to life live at Nightrain, Bradford.

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
Boyband In The Buff

Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert with a cheeky twist - starring pop…

Openings

Season

15th October 2026
Blacksmiths at work in the forge

Take this chance to step back in time and observe a traditional craftsman at work as we open Dobson…

Openings

Season

16th September 2026

Season

17th September 2026
Magic Men posing together in a promotional photo.

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is…

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A farmhouse

Pickersgill Manor Farm is a family run, working sheep farm situated on Silsden Moor neatly placed…

Faweather Grange

Luxury log houses specialising in romantic breaks for 2. Private outdoor hot tubs, jacuzzis,…

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Old Registry Exterior

A beautiful ten-bedroomed bed and breakfast. All rooms ensuite and all double rooms have four…

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

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…

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

A spacious multi level barn conversion with quirky features and exposed beams.

Stay & Explore

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

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

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

Set in the heart of Bronte Country this beamed cottage commands stunning views. Roll top bath,…

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Double bedroom

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

A wedding venue

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

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

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