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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

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…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

A crowded theatre

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

Haworth Parish Church

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

Rail Story at Ingrow.

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.

Person Climbing At The Climbing Hub

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

Little Germany

Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed from a small…

River Wharfe

The River Wharfe is an ideal place for a walk or stroll and is popular for fly fishing. There are…

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…

A path through a garden

A beautiful community nature reserve just off the Leeds-Liverpool canal between Bingley and…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

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

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

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

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

The location of All Saints’ Parish Church Ilkley, originally, the site of the Roman fort of…

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue is a live music and community space in the heart of Queensbury.…

A stream in the woods

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

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

An old mill building

Theatre in the Mll has an enviable reputation as a vibrant, professional venue. One of the…

Exterior of an old mill building

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering…

Tyro Studio Exterior

TYRO Studios (Shipley, Bradford) is a studio space hosting a curated range of creative workshops…

What's On Highlights

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

Lights, Camera, Brontë reveals East Riddlesden Hall’s century‑long role in bringing Wuthering…

Openings

Season

14th February 2026-20th May 2026
The ELO Experience

The multi‑award‑winning tribute to Jeff Lynne & ELO marks its 20th Anniversary Tour at Bradford…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
Portrait of Michael Ball smiling during Glow UK Tour 2026 promotion.

Michael Ball brings his Glow UK Tour 2026 to Bradford Live, Main Auditorium.

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026
Bolling Hall Park

Bolling Hall Museum is marking 110 years with new photo displays from the 1870s–1880s and its…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2025-6th September 2026
Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026-6th June 2026
A band playing

Bingley Little Theatre welcomes a tribute to the Fab 4

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

Half-term fun at East Riddlesden Hall

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-7th June 2026
Soft daylight streaming through barred prison cell window, casting shadows inside.

Rona Munro’s Iron—a tense prison-set drama—comes to Ilkley Playhouse, recommended for ages 14+.

Openings

Season

13th July 2026-18th July 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
A picture of the band Wet Wet Wet performing on stage

An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet will see founding member Graeme Clark, long -standing…

Openings

Season

26th May 2026
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance poster

The Lord of the Dance comes to Bradford Live

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-14th June 2026
A picture of musician and actress Toyah Wilcox

With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026
Made by Many Hands: A Heritage Craft exhibition

At Bradford Industrial Museum, Made by Many Hands highlights local craft traditions inspired by the…

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026-15th November 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of Barry White

The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White! 

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
Gallery view of the Global Perspectives and Islamic Calligraphy exhibition.

At Cartwright Hall, this exhibition pairs contemporary artist film from the Art Jameel collection…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-31st December 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
Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
A poster advertising the show

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical - a fast-paced, hilarious…

Openings

Season

6th April 2026-11th April 2026
A man posing

The Live Room welcomes Richard Shindell

Openings

Season

15th November 2026
The Ballad of Johnny and June

The Ballad of Johnny and June celebrates American music icons Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and…

Openings

Season

30th June 2026-4th July 2026
Outside Bolling Hall Museum.

Experience the Civil War at Bolling Hall —discover how Royalists planned to ransack Parliamentarian…

Openings

Season

31st May 2026
A poster advertising the play, showing a back view of a boy

Told from a child’s perspective, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good…

Openings

Season

19th May 2026-23rd May 2026
The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert Poster!

Experience the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman as Steve Steinman brings Bat! The Bat…

Openings

Season

29th April 2027
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

Accommodation Highlights

A hotel building

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Doorway

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

An old building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

A wedding venue

Elegant hotel in its own mature grounds, overlooking the town and surrounding moorland.

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

One Tivoli Place is a Victorian Terrace property in a quiet location, within easy walking distance…

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,…

Travelodge Bradford Central

At our Bradford Central hotel you've got all the entertainment and culture the city has to offer…

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

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