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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Keighley Playhouse

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

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

Little Germany Buildings.

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours

Do the ghosts of Branwell and Emily Brontë still walk the moors of Haworth? Do the spirits of…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

A woman holding a lamp

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

People paddleboarding

Doe Park is Bradford’s specialist centre for outdoor activities and education, situated on Doe Park…

Bright interior with wooden tables, and a stone fireplace, lit by natural light from large windows overlooking Main Street.

Discover The Classroom by Cobbles & Clay, where inspiring local artists lead relaxed, hands‑on…

A tram

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

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…

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

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

Tapestry Arts in Tong.

Tapestry - it’s a real chameleon in Bradford - a live music venue, a comedy club, a little theatre,…

Image by Marcus Rattray

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

A theatre building

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

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

View from the towpath with trees and barge on the canal

The Leeds - Liverpool Canal is one of the longest canals in England and passes through Bradford…

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

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

City Park Fountains

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

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…

Five Rise Locks

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

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

The Ferniehurst Dell is a historic beauty spot, and woodland recreation area in the centre of…

Northcliffe Park Gate

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

What's On Highlights

The Ballad of Johnny and June

The Ballad of Johnny and June comes to the Alhambra Theatre and celebrates American music icons…

Openings

Season

30th June 2026-4th July 2026
Conservation in Action

Come along and watch the Collections Team clean and care for the historic items in East Riddlesden…

Openings

Season

14th July 2026
Police and The Public poster

A new exhibition at the Bradford Police Museum

Openings

Season

20th June 2026-26th September 2026
Monthly Talk: Emma Conally-Barklem ‘The High Flight: 50 Poems Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Hawk’

Join us for a fascinating journey through space and time as Emma discusses the process of creating…

Openings

Season

23rd June 2026
A poster advertising the show featuring musicians in 50s gear

Rave On - The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns to King's Hall, Ilkley. Jam-packed with more…

Openings

Season

27th October 2027
“Promotional poster for the 47th Shipley Harley Rally 2026 at Baildon Rugby Club, featuring two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, an American flag backgrou

The Shipley Harley Rally Ride-Out, led by The Wrecking Crew, is a highlight of the Shipley Harley…

Openings

Season

28th August 2026-31st August 2026
Musical ensemble under a white marquee with a vocalist in a black‑and‑pink polka‑dot dress.

As part of the 2026 Music at the Museum season, the Stroke of Genius Big Band returns to Cliffe…

Openings

Season

15th November 2026
Stories - The Tap Dance Sensation Poster!

Urban jazz, tap and percussion combine at Bradford Live in a dynamic show about a frustrated actor…

Openings

Season

8th November 2026
A picture of Gary Davies

The amazing Gary Davies Disco for Grown Ups 80s Party is coming to St. George's Hall, Bradford!

Openings

Season

4th September 2026
Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)

Arab. Muslim. Brummy. Hasan Al-Habib is coming to the Studio Theatre.

Openings

Season

17th September 2026
A woman dancing

Bradford Arts Centre presents a powerful new play

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
The Dazzling Diamonds

Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit…

Openings

Season

11th June 2027
Count Arthur Strong

The second part of Count Arthur Strong’s Farewell Tour of the World (Including the north east) is…

Openings

Season

21st April 2027
KWVR Beer and Music Festival

Arguably one of the the North’s best Beer & Music Festivals and one of the KWVR’s biggest events.

Openings

Season

15th October 2026-18th October 2026
The Northern Swing Orchestra live on stage

Yorkshire’s premier Big Band, The Northern Swing Orchestra, promises a night of the very best…

Openings

Season

19th December 2026
A picture of singer Russell Watson

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the King's Hall, Ilkley, with one of the world’s most…

Openings

Season

23rd October 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…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-9th August 2026
A picture of Kate Bush in a red dress, with lots of small figures in red dresses, dancing on a hill behind her

Join us in Haworth, home of the Brontës, for a spectacular celebration on the Brontë moors - a…

Openings

Season

26th July 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
The Choir Of Man

The Alhambra Theatre welcomes you to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to…

Openings

Season

23rd June 2026-27th June 2026
A night time view of a street in Nashville

Take a trip though Country music’s greatest hits with Country Hits Live at King's Hall, ilkley.

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026
A photograph of Sir Vince Cable

Join Vince Cable for a timely conversation about the shifting balance of global power. Part of…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
A woman in a ballgown and a man in an RAF uniform, dancing against the backdrop of the blitz

New Adventures return to the Alhambra Theatre with the 30th Anniversary celebration of Matthew…

Openings

Season

30th March 2027-3rd April 2027
The Total Stone Roses Poster

The Total Stone Roses bring the sound and spirit of Manchester’s iconic band to Underground…

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

A farmhouse

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

A sign on a building

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

An old mill building

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

Bedroom with double bed and Edwardian features

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Doorway

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

Stay & Explore

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

A shop front

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

Stay & Explore

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

A hotel exterior

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

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