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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A building and garden

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was…

A shop front

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

A crowded theatre

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

VR Immersion logo

A brand new experience for Yorkshire. VR Immersion brings HTC Vive, a world of intuitive virtual…

Interior of Victorian police station.

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford…

Esholt Village

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

An old mill building

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

Riverside Parks Bridge

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

A golf course

Popular golf club located in Ilkley, with a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse.

IMAX

Seeing an IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum is like no other experience, with the giant…

Bradford City Football Club

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

A woman holding a lamp

Take a costumed, guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Village Saltaire

Keighley Playhouse

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

A path through a garden

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

Funzy Exterior

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

A museum display

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

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…

Visit Bradford Activity

Laser mania Queensbury is Yorkshire’s newest military laser tag attraction.

A sign for the theatre

The Studio is a small theatre adjacent to the Alhambra Theatre main house. 

What's On Highlights

A ballet dancer

The Varna Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Bradford Live

Openings

Season

21st January 2026
A picture of comedian Jimeoin

We are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend that is Jimeoin to King's Hall with his…

Openings

Season

4th March 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 advertising the show

Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show Only Human. Prepare to be astonished!

Openings

Season

10th March 2026-14th March 2026
A picture showing a scene from the play

The "Greatest British Sitcom of All Time" (Radio Times) is back. Secure your tickets now and relive…

Openings

Season

24th March 2026-28th March 2026
Turner Prize

See the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall—its first-ever Bradford showcase, presented through…

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
A montage picture showing examples of goods available at the market

Step into the festive spirit at The Christmas Haworth & Yorkshire Creatives Christmas Makers…

Openings

Season

13th December 2025-14th December 2025
A poster advertising the show

Introducing Live Forever –  a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, one of the greatest rock…

Openings

Season

17th February 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a man holding a suitcase full of money

The smash-hit comedy is back with a brand new show. It’s bigger, bolder and bursting with foot…

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026
Illustration of a nutcracker soldier and a woman in a flowing pink dress dancing in a grand, golden ballroom.

Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas Classics at Bradford Cathedral, featuring Tchaikovsky’s…

Openings

Season

13th December 2025
A poster showing a view from behind Simon and Garfunkel, looking out into a concert hall

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story…

Openings

Season

25th June 2026
Laurel Canyon Union poster

Ilkley Playhouse welcomes Laurel Canyon Union

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
A picture representing a cinema screen with a picture of Buddy the Elf on it.

Get ready for a festive night of Christmas Movie Magic at Victoria Hall in Saltaire - it's going to…

Openings

Season

18th December 2025
The BID Wheel Poster!

Take a ride on the 22-metre high The BID Wheel in Centenary Square, Bradford and enjoy festive…

Openings

Season

18th November 2025-21st December 2025
A poster advertising the play, showing a back view of a boy

Told from a child’s perspective, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good…

Openings

Season

19th May 2026-23rd May 2026
The Rob Dylan Band posing on stage in front of a drum kit.

The Rob Dylan Band, hailed by Cesar Diaz as “more like Dylan than Dylan,” performs Dylan’s greatest…

Openings

Season

10th July 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 poster advertising the concert, showing silhouettes of instruments against a rainbow background.

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show…

Openings

Season

7th April 2026
New Year's Eve party vibe: champagne glasses, streamers, and bottle. © Canva

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style at the Mercure Bradford New Year’s Eve Party.

Openings

Season

31st December 2025
A girl stands on the platform, eyes fixed on the approaching train.

The Girl on the Train plays Ilkley Playhouse, June 2026—an intense thriller with adult themes,…

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-20th June 2026
A picture of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band onstage, holding their instruments

Join the world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band for their annual fantastic festive concert with all…

Openings

Season

18th December 2025
Christmas at Pictureville.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a packed festive programme at Pictureville…

Openings

Season

6th December 2025-24th December 2025
Wandering Imaginations © Andrew-Benge

A special display at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Wandering Imaginations is a collection of new…

Openings

Season

24th September 2025-31st December 2025
Children's Object Talks (c) East Riddlesden Hall

Kids learn about the collection at East Riddlesden Hall

Openings

Season

17th January 2026

Season

7th February 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A kitchen

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

A wedding venue

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

YHA Haworth

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

A hotel exterior

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

Stay & Explore

A peaceful site on the edge of Ilkley moor, ideal for couples or families.

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Ibis Bradford Exterior

Modern 78 bedroom hotel. Free parking. Closest hotel to Salts Mill, Saltaire, UNESCO World…

Stay & Explore

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

A farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

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

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