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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Northcliffe Park Gate

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

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

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

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

Image by Marcus Rattray

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

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

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

A self-guided plaque trail reveals a hidden route that the Bradford Beck takes through the heart of…

Bradford City Football Club

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

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…

Tong Park Dam Walk

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

Person Climbing At The Climbing Hub

A climbing facility that is for everyone. Whether you are new to climbing or a seasoned pro.

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

IMAX

Seeing an IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum is like no other experience, with the giant…

Visit Bradford Activity

LaserZone is the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art equipment, you score points by…

A sign for the theatre

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

Golf course

Northcliffe Golf Club was founded in 1921 by a small group of golfing enthusiasts, who suggested…

A stream in the woods

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Visit the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, the historic home where the Brontë sisters were born,…

An old bus

The Keighley Bus Museum Trust hosts a magnificent collection of vintage vehicles.

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

Discover Bradford’s stunning tilework and architectural ceramics with this free self-directed…

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

Riverside Parks Bridge

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

Nightrain in Bradford.

A brilliant music venue in Bradford

What's On Highlights

Colourful Fused Glass Floral Wreath.

Join a fun and creative workshop at The Craft House in Bingley, where you’ll make your very own…

Openings

Season

28th June 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
Card Fettlers | Ian Beesley

An exhibition of work by renowned Bradford-born social documentary photographer Ian Beesley at…

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-2nd November 2026
The Comedy Store logo

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

Openings

Season

16th April 2027
A poster advertising the concert

Following the triumph of their last concert, The Bootleg Beatles return to St. George's Hall with…

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
A New Dawn Fades

A New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division And Manchester returns to St. George's Hall with a…

Openings

Season

17th September 2026
Ilkley Literature Festival Stage View at King's Hall.

Ilkley Literature Festival is the North’s longest‑running literary celebration, bringing more than…

Openings

Season

2nd October 2026-18th October 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 November 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
St George's Day Poster.

Get ready to celebrate St. George’s Day in style with Keighley Town Council!

Openings

Season

25th April 2026
A picture of comedian Simon Brodkin

Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, Simon Brodkin is back at St. George's Hall, and better…

Openings

Season

4th August 2026
Hayley Gaftarnick posing with a guitar.

Enjoy live music from Hayley Gaftarnick with delicious food and drinks at Darley Street Kitchen.

Openings

Season

25th April 2026
Gallery view of the (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices exhibition.

At Cartwright Hall, artworks by twelve South Asian artists highlight shared environmental, social…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-31st December 2026
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 poster showing a view from behind Simon and Garfunkel, looking out into a concert hall

The international hit show, coming to the King's Hall, Ilkley, tells the story of the origins and…

Openings

Season

25th June 2026
A picture of a cobwebby chair on stage in a run-down, empty, dark theatre

Join us - if you dare - at St. George's Hall for Blackout. An immersive theatrical experience that…

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026
A picture of children running through clouds of powdered paint

Put some colour in your summer and support Sue Ryder’s expert end-of-life care with the Sue Ryder…

Openings

Season

14th June 2026
A person dressed in a pastel fantasy-style costume with long pink hair and delicate wings stands on a garden path.

The Cherry Blossom Festival at Bolling Hall Museum is the place to be for family fun!

Openings

Season

26th April 2026
NMTF Young Traders Market Poster!

This Young Market Traders event brings together emerging entrepreneurs in the Courtyard at Darley…

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair

More than 40 stalls of genuine vintage for you and your home including vintage fashion, furniture,…

Openings

Season

19th September 2026-20th September 2026

Season

14th November 2026-15th November 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
Song Sung Blue

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for a heartfelt musical drama about love, music and finding your…

Openings

Season

9th June 2026
A group of people sitting

National Science and Media Museum Presents a series of science talks

Openings

Season

18th May 2026-20th May 2026
Bradford District Museums & Galleries - Lady’s Slipper and Bees – Pressed Orchids and their collectors.

Cliffe Castle Museum is displaying a selection of rare and extinct 19th‑century pressed orchids…

Openings

Season

27th March 2026-27th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A kitchen

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

A cabin

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Old White Lion

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A sign on a building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

A lovely site with magnificent views, clean flat field, 25 minutes walk from village. Dogs welcome.

A bedroom

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

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