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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

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

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

Myrtle Park Sculpture

Myrtle Park is home to some of Bradford's most popular events, including the Bingley Show. There…

City Hall, Bradford

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

Bradford City Football Club

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

Odsal Stadium

Odsal Stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, is the home of Bradford Bulls Rugby League team.

Haworth Parish Church

Haworth Parish Church, or the Church of St Michael and All Angels, is an Anglican church in…

Little Germany Buildings.

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

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

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

Exterior view of Bradford Cathedral.

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature even in the midst of this vibrant…

Bingley Gallery Exterior

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

View from Ilkley Moor

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

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

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…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

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

A stream

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

Europes Smallest Ultra 4k Digital Single Screen Independent Cinema based in Ilkley,

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…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

Esholt Village

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

Haworth Moorland.

Haworth Moor is located just outside the picturesque village of Haworth.

What's On Highlights

The Comedy Store logo

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley! We bring you 'The Best In Stand…

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
OCS Album cover.

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

Openings

Season

27th November 2026
A poster advertising the show

Join us at the Alhambra Theatre as Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 and in a race…

Openings

Season

11th May 2027-5th June 2027
A picture of the comedy improv group The Noise Next Door

Funny stuff, made up on the spot. The Noise Next Door are award-winning, twelve-time sell-out…

Openings

Season

8th October 2026
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
Promotional image for Loaded Laughs Edinburgh Previews at Loading Bay, Bradford.

Loaded Laughs is back, presenting some of the best acts in the country testing material for their…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Garden View © National Trust Images

Join the Senior Gardener Ben in the gardens at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

13th May 2026

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15th July 2026

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23rd September 2026

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21st October 2026
The Choral

A stirring World War I drama about hope, music and community coming together in impossible times.

Openings

Season

19th May 2026
The Comedy Store logo

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley! We bring you 'The Best In Stand…

Openings

Season

19th June 2027
A picture of historian and author Tracy Borman alongside some illustrations of Tudor monarchs.

In Tudors on Tour, historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE, Chief Historian at Historic Royal…

Openings

Season

28th October 2026
The Mirror Ball 70’s Disco Party! poster

Dance all night at Tapestry Arts

Openings

Season

5th June 2026
Boogie Down Broadway

Calling all theatre kids, Broadway superfans and showtune partiers. For one evening only, the…

Openings

Season

18th September 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
Tower of Now, a futuristic architectural structure with sleek design and geometric patterns.

See the Tower of Now, Saad Qureshi’s 15-metre sculpture at Hall Ings, Bradford, celebrating the…

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st December 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
Boy leaning on a black dragon as they stand together in a forest.

DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon brings humour, action and epic adventure to Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
A picture of comedian Andy Parsons

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24…

Openings

Season

16th May 2026
Exploring Traditional Glass Painting

Explore traditional glass‑painting techniques in this hands‑on workshop with Samantha Yates at…

Openings

Season

9th May 2026

Season

15th July 2026
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

After its triumph in the West End, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) - a unique and audacious…

Openings

Season

22nd February 2027-27th February 2027
A butterfly gently touches down on a golden sunflower, surrounded by a vibrant sea of blooms.

Calendar Girls The Musical brings bold humour and heartfelt songs to Ilkley Playhouse—recommended…

Openings

Season

22nd April 2026-2nd May 2026
A man posing in a mirror

A musical tribute at Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
Frith Rolfe Piano Duo performing on a shared piano.

Bradford Cathedral hosts the recital, offering audiences a welcoming space in which to enjoy this…

Openings

Season

19th June 2026
Jools Holland seated at a piano.

A spectacular night featuring Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, along with special…

Openings

Season

18th December 2026
A picture of Roy Orbison tribute artist Barry Steele

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the King's Hall, Ilkley, as we honour the legendary Roy…

Openings

Season

12th June 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Wooden lodges

Set on breathtaking and beautiful moorland, steeped in history dating back to the Iron Age.…

Stay & Explore

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Budget accommodation for the business or leisure traveller. We guarantee good quality rooms,…

A hotel building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

A kitchen

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

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 bedroom

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Faweather Grange

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

The Cottage is a recent barn conversion situated in the tiny hamlet of Buckley Green. In an…

Old Registry Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A hotel exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

An old mill building

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

A double bed

The 2* AA rated Dalesgate Hotel is located in the village of Utley 2 miles north of Keighley, the…

A bedroom

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

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