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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Bradford City Football Club

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original art by…

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

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…

A sign for the theatre

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

A sports court

Play padel in Bradford!

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

A lovely sloped area of woodland, rocks and heather just outside Saltaire.

A museum display

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

A river

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature in Ilkley Town Centre..

The sculpture is carved from sandstone blocks, it takes the form of a geometric seated figure in the process of rising to stand.

A self guided walk around some of Bradford’s sculptures. This trail takes you on a fascinating…

Walking Activity

Salts Walks & Talks – established 1996. The only guided walks based in Saltaire World Heritage…

People Using People Powered Press

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

The pretty flowers of Central Park, Haworth

Follow the Fair Trade Way through the district.

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

Visit Cliffe Castle Park for a great family day out. Not only can you visit Cliffe Castle Museum,…

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

A building and garden

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Clip N Climb Exterior

Yorkshires very first Clip 'n Climb – Where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure…

Riverside Parks Bridge

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

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Countryside and fields

Penistone Hill Country Park is part of Haworth Hill and is located in Bronte Country.

City Hall Bradford

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

What's On Highlights

Z Open Exhibition Art Work by Young Bradford Creatives.

Gen Z Open 2025 showcases 69 works by young Bradford artists at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Openings

Season

7th December 2025-8th March 2026
IMAX: Avatar: Fire and Ash Poster!

The third instalment in James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi adventure series at the IMAX -…

Openings

Season

7th February 2026-8th February 2026
Film poster for The History of Sound, featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as star‑crossed lovers.

Screening at Pictureville & Cubby Broccoli, where Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor play star‑crossed…

Openings

Season

27th January 2026-1st February 2026

Season

4th February 2026-5th February 2026
Print by Ruth Fettis

Bold, experimental and authentically Bradford, explore a brand-new visual arts festival coming to…

Openings

Season

18th September 2025-1st February 2026
Yellow brick road leading to the Emerald City with Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the foreground.

The Bradford Playhouse brings a magical, music‑filled panto twist on The Wizard of Oz for the whole…

Openings

Season

11th December 2026-30th December 2026
Cartwright Hall historic building with a central tower, surrounded by lush gardens.

Join in and create your own textile or mixed‑media collage inspired by Turner Prize artist Zadie…

Openings

Season

19th February 2026
Educating Rita poster

Keighley Playhouse presents Educating Rita

Openings

Season

26th January 2026-31st January 2026
The Comedy Store logo

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

Openings

Season

21st March 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring singers with a concert hall backdrop

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices –…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
MAMMA Mania!! Fully Choreographed ABBA TRIBUTE Show!
poster

Mama Mania arrives at Tapestry Arts

Openings

Season

6th June 2026
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2026 poster at Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Victoria Hall in Saltaire will host the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2026, offering real ales,…

Openings

Season

26th February 2026-28th February 2026
Children's Object Talks (c) East Riddlesden Hall

Kids learn about the collection at East Riddlesden Hall

Openings

Season

7th February 2026
Ian Bareham with his guitar, posing for the photo.

Ian Bareham brings his immersive indie‑folk songs of heartbreak, hope and new beginnings to Darley…

Openings

Season

31st January 2026
A couple posing by the wall

My Darling Clementine takes the stage at Black Dyke Mills

Openings

Season

18th April 2026
Half Term Happiness

Half Term Happiness at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway offers daily steam and diesel journeys,…

Openings

Season

14th February 2026-22nd February 2026
Colourful image of a band excitedly playing instruments on stage.

Join The After Hours Quintet at Ilkley Playhouse for a thrilling journey through Trad Jazz, Swing,…

Openings

Season

17th April 2026
Fleetwood Shack poster

Fleetwood Shack returns to Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

24th July 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
East Riddlesden Hall

A talk about the Bailey family at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

8th February 2026
Women in veils performing a scene from The Royal Ballet’s Giselle.

The Royal Ballet’s classic production of Giselle—a tale of love, betrayal and redemption—screens at…

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026
“Portrait of Frida Kahlo, vibrant colours and floral adornments.

Screening at Pictureville, where audiences can take a journey through the life of a true icon and…

Openings

Season

19th May 2026
FIGHTSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP wrestling ring.

Fightstar Championship brings its explosive mixed martial arts action to Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

14th February 2026
Upside down portrait of Lydia De La Murrãy.

Closure? at Bradford Arts Centre is a one-act comedy lecture-performance where Lydia De La Murrãy…

Openings

Season

24th April 2026
A picture of a group of walkers

Join our walks leaders, Pauling and John Mapplebeck, for a 6.5 mile circular walk, starting from…

Openings

Season

19th February 2026

Accommodation Highlights

YHA Haworth

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

A bedroom

The Midland Hotel is a beautiful 3* City Centre Hotel, The Hotel was built between 1885 and 1890 by…

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

A kitchen

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

Overlookers Cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in a quiet location in the World…

A farmhouse

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

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…

Stay & Explore

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Large hotel building and grounds

Escape to the country at our sophisticated hotel. An unforgettable country getaway awaits you at…

Doorway

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

Stay & Explore

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

New luxury B&B overlooking Shipley Glen within walking distance of Saltaire. Perfect location for a…

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