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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A stream in the woods

A special nature reserve in the heart of the Bradford district.

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

Hall Cliffe Community Garden is located in half an acre of public open space in Hall Cliffe,…

Cartwright Hall Exterior  © Phil Jackson

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

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

The ancient woodland in South Bradford has stood for a millennium and spans 40 hectares.

A nighttime scene in a park shows vibrant, colourful light trails. Lantern parade led by Cecil Green Arts Lantern Parade © Andrew Holland

Step into history at Roberts Park! This beautiful space is perfect for picnics, playtime, and…

LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes in City Park.

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

City Hall Bradford

The Historic England: Bradford City Heritage Trail focuses on the history of Bradford by…

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…

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

South Square Centre

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre…

A theatre sign

Local theatre with a wide range of amateur productions with regular Jazz nights.

Prince Of Wales Park Gate

Prince of Wales Park near Bingley has a variety of footpaths through wooded grounds, with a mix of…

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

View from Ilkley Moor

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

Go Karting

Come and have a go at West Yorkshire’s exciting new attraction! We’re an indoor electric racing…

A large building

Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold…

Bingley Gallery Exterior

The Bingley Gallery is a welcoming, artist-run, venue which exhibits, and sells, a wide range of…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

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

What's On Highlights

North Parade Street Party Poster!

Bradford’s biggest street party is taking over North Parade—live music, local flavours, and summer…

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30th August 2026
80s DJ Party Night Poster!

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

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18th September 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
Bradford Concert Band performing with woodwind, brass and percussion players.

Bradford Concert Band performs at Cliffe Castle Museum with an afternoon of lively, wide‑ranging…

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26th July 2026

A dark blue graphic with the words “Darley St. Market Comedy in the Kitchen” in bold white lettering. The word “Comedy” features a laughing‑with‑te

The Darley Street Kitchen will host its first comedy night, featuring top comedians from TV and…

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2nd July 2026
A poster advertising the show

The Chicago Blues Brothers are back at St. George's Hall – and they’re bringing the house down at…

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19th November 2026
A picture of Ilkley Manor House

Join us as we celebrate Yorkshire Day at Ilkley Manor House

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1st August 2026
Queen of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to St. George's Hall in 2026 for another…

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17th October 2026
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Join The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at St. George's Hall for a helter-skelter ride through…

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18th November 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
Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment: Military Band Concert

Experience the sweeping grandeur of cinema’s most iconic melodies in "Music from Stage & Screen," a…

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11th October 2026
The Legend of Barry White

The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White is coming to the King's…

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3rd July 2026
Hand‑printed tote bag featuring a repeating block‑print design created during the workshop.

Come and join a half‑day workshop that gives you the tools and techniques to create beautiful…

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30th August 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…

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23rd October 2026
A picture of author AA Dhand

A.A. Dhand, Sunday Times bestselling author and Bradford’s own, comes to the Great Hall of Bradford…

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3rd July 2026
Beginners Modern Quilting.

Join modern quilter Lucy Norton at The Craft House in Bingley to learn the full quilting process…

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5th July 2026
Gallery view of the Global Perspectives and Islamic Calligraphy exhibition.

At Cartwright Hall, this exhibition pairs contemporary artist film from the Art Jameel collection…

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28th March 2026-31st December 2026
The Rocket Man

The Rocket Man - a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John is coming to the Alhambra Theatre

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4th November 2026
Handmade nature‑inspired fibre artwork featuring plant fibres, silk and dried botanicals in layered blue and earthy tones.

A half‑day 2026 workshop at The Little Craft House with Sarah #sevenhands, creating nature‑inspired…

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19th June 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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17th October 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.

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Salts Mill Exterior

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

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29th January 2025-17th January 2027
Oxenhope Charity Straw Race

A fantastic charity race through Oxenhope.

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5th July 2026
Yorkshire Day BIM

Yorkshire Day at Bradford Industrial Museum brings live music, Morris dancing, family activities, a…

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1st August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Haworth Old Hall Inn

Historic Tudor manor house circa 1580, with open fires, stone mullioned windows and bags of…

Stay & Explore

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

Worth Valley Cottage

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

Stay & Explore

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

A cabin

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Stay & Explore

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

Doorway

Yate Cottage is a Grade 2 listed 4 * Gold holiday cottage, in Oxenhope situated next to a small…

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

Stay & Explore

Culture vulture or outdoors enthusiast? Our Bradford hotel has good transport links to the vibrant…

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

A hotel building

Cedar Court is an ideally located hotel with good facilities from leisure club to…

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