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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue is a live music and community space in the heart of Queensbury.…

View from Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also sample one…

View of White Wells on Ilkley Moor

White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a tea or…

A theatre building

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

A tram

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II…

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…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Cartwright Hall Exterior  © Phil Jackson

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century…

Funzy Exterior

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

Bowling image via @ Canva.

12 Bowling lanes with computerized scoring, FREE bumper bowling available at all times. Fully…

Keighley Playhouse

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

Exterior of an old mill building

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Image by Marcus Rattray

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

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

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

Keighley Picture House Cinema Exterior

The Picture House, situated in North Street, Keighley, is a purpose built cinema which first opened…

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

A peregrine falcon

Discover locations to spot beautiful peregrine falcons in the Bradford district.

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

Wuthering Arts

Gallery and gift shop on the historic cobbled Main Street of Haworth.

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.

This trail marks key locations of the Bradford Civil War Siege.

A sign for the theatre

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

What's On Highlights

A picture of comedian Sindhu Vee, in a gold dress

Comedian Sindhu Vee is taking her new show Swanky across the UK, stopping off at St. George's Hall.

Openings

Season

25th February 2027
A picture of comedian Seann Walsh, backed into a corner and looking panicked

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s disheveled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann…

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7th November 2026
Colourful scene from Bingley Pride Day

Bingley Pride is a free, family‑friendly LGBT celebration held across Bingley Arts Centre and…

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12th September 2026
“Nadia Eide performing Christmas at the Musicals at Bradford Cathedral.”

No.1 classical soprano and The Voice UK star Nadia Eide brings her Christmas at the Musicals show…

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11th December 2026
A poster for the show featuring Dr. Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts brings her show From Cell to Civilsation to St. George's Hall.

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14th November 2026
Tutti Frutti: Red Robin’s Winter Song

Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and have your little ones singing all…

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17th October 2026
Traditional Irish musicians playing in a Christmas pub, as seen through a window

This Christmas, experience the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland, with Christmas in Ireland at St…

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16th December 2026
Baildon at Christmas

Baildon is preparing to light up for Christmas with a market and entertainment.

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6th December 2026
The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

Get ready to be transported back to the golden era of Northern Soul with The Northern Soul Classics…

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13th February 2027
Trainspotting The Musical Poster!

CHOOSE LIFE. Trainspotting: The Musical brings its raw, electric, nineties‑charged energy to…

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8th February 2027-13th February 2027
OCS Album cover.

Ocean Colour Scene bring their 30th anniversary tour of Moseley Shoals to Bradford Live, joined by…

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27th November 2026
Oxenhope Charity Straw Race

A fantastic charity race through Oxenhope.

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5th July 2026
A Christmas Carol poster

Experience the magic of A Christmas Carol, the beloved Christmas tale, brought to life on the…

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3rd December 2026-5th December 2026

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10th December 2026-11th December 2026

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18th December 2026-19th December 2026

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21st December 2026-23rd December 2026
Bradford City Hall

Step beneath the surface of Bradford and uncover the stories woven into its streets on this…

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Season

4th July 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…

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Season

17th December 2026
Bradford Heritage Festival Poster.

Bradford Heritage Festival returns this year with events across the Bradford district, offering…

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13th July 2026-19th July 2026
Bandstand at Roberts Park

Enjoy a fantastic lineup of live music and performances for the whole family at the bandstand in…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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9th August 2026

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16th August 2026

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026

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5th September 2026
A phototgraph of Prue Leith

Come to St. George's Hall and spend an afternoon in the company of a woman who has lived an…

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4th July 2026
Leeds Guild of Singers

Join us at St. George's Hall to experience the magic of choral music inspired by some of the most…

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5th July 2026
“Scrooge! Cirque Extravaganza” featuring Victorian performers, a firebreather, and Ebenezer Scrooge in front of a festive circus tent.

From the Producers of last year’s ELF – THE MUSICAL comes a cirque style twist on the classic tale…

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19th December 2026-21st December 2026
A pile of leaves with a picture of a face on one of them

photoILKLEY is a grassroots photography festival. As part of the festival, Ilkley Manor House will…

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3rd July 2026-9th August 2026
Migrating birds flying across a cool, overcast dawn sky over misty treetops.

Visitors are invited to join the warden at Denso Marston Nature Reserve for a Vis‑Mig morning,…

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Season

17th October 2026
A poster for the show, featuring Gordon Hendricks as Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley tribute artist Gordon Hendricks brings his tour "The King's Voice" to Ilkley's King's…

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20th November 2026
A band playing

Ilkley Playhouse welcomes Voodoo Room

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25th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

A bedroom

A luxury first floor apartment on the edge of a national nature reserve

Faweather Grange

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

A hotel exterior

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

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Exquisite 4* Gold self-catering cottages close to Thornton. Panoramic views. Excellent location for…

A shop front

A former coaching inn situated in the heart of Bronte Country providing 7 high-quality en suite…

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

A sign on a building

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

Stay & Explore

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

An old mill building

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

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Upwood Holiday Park is licensed for touring caravans, tents, motor caravans, static holiday…

A bedroom

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

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

A farmhouse

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

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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