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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers…

Tong Park Dam Walk

An ideal family walk through the North East of the Bradford District.

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

Start your adventure here… The Totem and Play Trail is set in beautiful Peel Park, and features…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

A former mansion built 1875 - 1882, now the local museum in a park.

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

A stream

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

A river

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

People looking at stained glass windows

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary…

Holden Park

Holden Park (known locally as Oakworth Park) is absolutely unique, with grottoes and caves twining…

Darwin Gardens

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is a place where people can relax, children can play and everyone…

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…

Ilkley Playhouse Exterior

Ilkley Playhouse is dedicated to the presentation of live amateur theatre and other arts activities…

A man and two women at a bowling alley

Bowling has never been more fun than at Hollywood Bowl ten pin bowling centres. Whether you are…

A sign for the theatre

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

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,…

Keighley Picture House Cinema Exterior

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

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

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…

Baildon Moor

Baildon Moor is a great place for walking and is popular with kite fliers and model aircraft…

Eccleshill Railway Walk

A gentle walk through beautiful woodlands and fields, partially following the route of the old…

Countryside and fields

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

A tram

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

What's On Highlights

Bradford Cathedral at Christmas

Bradford Cathedral traditional Christmas service, choir and congregational carols by candlelight.

Openings

Season

20th December 2026
Stories - The Tap Dance Sensation Poster!

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

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8th November 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
Promotional artwork for ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA.

ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA comes to Bradford Live for a night packed with ABBA’s biggest hits.

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27th February 2027
A poster advertising the concert

On Friday 30th October the Steeton Male Voice Choir Annual Concert will be held at the King's Hall,…

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30th October 2026
Alison Moyet Poster!

Alison Moyet performs songs at Bradford Live from the Yazoo catalogue and tracks from her solo…

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13th November 2026
Three musicians performing outdoors, seated with acoustic guitars and a trumpet, wearing black clothing with red accents.

May Contain Notes perform at Cliffe Castle Museum for an afternoon of harmony-rich acoustic music,…

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25th October 2026
Promotional Poster Xmas Fun Bingo

Looking for a Christmas night out with a difference? Christmas Fun Bingo is coming to Bradford…

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12th December 2026
A poster for the show, featuring a picture of comedian Russell Howard

Join us at St George's Hall where, following a sold-out 2026 UK and Ireland tour, Russell Howard is…

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24th July 2027
Community lantern parade in Ilkley town centre, with families carrying illuminated handmade lanterns through a busy street during the town's festive C

Experience the magic of Ilkley town centre with a festive market, lantern parade and Christmas…

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21st November 2026
Bradford & Airedale Youth Choir: A Choral Christmas Cracker

Bradford and Airedale Youth Choir, Ilkley Youth Choir, and Ilkley Stage Singers would like to…

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13th December 2026
The Legend of Barry White: Let The Music Play

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

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11th November 2027
An image of The Pfalz on the Rhine: JMW Turner, 1817

Art Historian Dr Simon Margison brings this series of talks on Art on the Rhine to the Wharfeside…

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21st October 2026
Six Days

Special guest artists for December’s First Monday Folk at Bingley Arts Centre is the amazing…

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7th December 2026
A group of men posing

Nine Below Zero's new tour comes to The Live Room

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29th October 2026
Promotional poster for Fuel Injected Magic 50th Anniversary Concert celebrating Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell, featuring Steve Steinman with fiery motor

Experience Fuel Injected Magic! at Bradford Live — a high‑energy celebration of Meat Loaf’s iconic…

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29th April 2027
Promotional graphic for a yarn-wrapped lampshade workshop by Make With Gilly.

Join The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay for a hands-on Yarn-Wrapped Lampshade Workshop and create a…

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14th November 2026
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Join us at Craiglands Hotel for a workshop where you’ll create your very own Christmas wreath to…

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28th November 2026

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6th December 2026
A picture of a little boy standing in the snow in front of a steam engine

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for Christmas favourite The Polar Express

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23rd December 2026
Two handmade crocheted Christmas stockings, one green and one red with white trim and decorative bells, hanging against a dark background.

Join Michelle at The Little Craft House, Saltaire to crochet your own Christmas stocking, with…

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21st November 2026
flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez

Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns to Bradford Cathedral in 2027 with the UK…

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25th February 2027
Promotional poster for Saltaire Brewery Comedy Sessions featuring three comedians against a blue brick-wall background, with illuminated comedy-club s

Get ready for a night of laughs and great beer at Saltaire Brewery, featuring at least three top…

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22nd October 2026
A boy stands in a night time garden, next to a garden fork, which is standing in the ground in the outline of a dog

The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in a brand-new…

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20th April 2027-24th April 2027
Promotional image for musician Rosalie Cunningham standing with a guitar in a studio setting, surrounded by amplifiers.

Rosalie Cunningham brings her latest UK tour to Nightrain, Bradford, in support of her forthcoming…

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5th November 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A hotel building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

Pretty whitewashed cottage, fabulous views and location. Oak beams and open fires. South facing…

A double bed

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

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Faweather Grange

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

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…

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

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

Old White Lion

The 300 year old coaching inn is a family run inn where food and drink are taken seriously. The…

Double bedroom

Weavers Guesthouse offers luxury guest accommodation in the heart of the picturesque village of…

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

A shop front

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

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

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