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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Person Climbing At The Climbing Hub

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

People paddleboarding

Doe Park is Bradford’s specialist centre for outdoor activities and education, situated on Doe Park…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

Countryside and fields

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

Salts Mill Exterior

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

A museum display

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

Looney Golf

Looney Golf is a indoor crazy golf for all ages to enjoy, with two spectacular themes for you and…

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…

An old bus

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

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

Little Germany Buildings.

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

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

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

View of White Wells on Ilkley Moor

White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a tea or…

Riverside Parks

Riverside Gardens is a popular place for families to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

Bronte Waterfalls

Discover the inspiration for Wuthering Heights by taking a walk to Top Withens, where you will find…

People looking at stained glass windows

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

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

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

A sign for the theatre

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

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

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

Five Rise Locks

An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven wonders of the…

IMAX

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

What's On Highlights

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
"Illustrated joyful Santa Claus promoting Breakfast With Santa event at Bradford Bulls stadium"

Celebrate the season at Bartercard Odsal Stadium with breakfast, gifts from Santa, and…

Openings

Season

14th December 2025
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
Christmas tree sparkling in Haworth.

Experience the magic of Haworth’s Christmas Lights Switch On, where the village comes alive with…

Openings

Season

23rd November 2025
A picture of a 9-piece ska band, dressed in black and white

The ultimate show for any Ska fan, join us as we go One Step Beyond to celebrate the iconic 2Tone…

Openings

Season

10th January 2026
We Got the Moves wrestling event poster featuring bold typography and promotional graphics.

This November, Planet Wrestle Entertainment returns to Odsal to showcase the best talent the…

Openings

Season

23rd November 2025
A poster advertising the show

Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show Only Human. Prepare to be astonished!

Openings

Season

10th March 2026-14th March 2026
A picture of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band onstage, holding their instruments

Join the world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band for their annual fantastic festive concert with all…

Openings

Season

18th December 2025
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of a haunted-looking young man

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to…

Openings

Season

17th March 2026-21st March 2026
A poster for the show, featuring a comic-book style drawing of comedian Stewart Lee facing a werewolf

In this brand new show, Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from…

Openings

Season

2nd October 2026-3rd October 2026
Steven Frayne Portrait.

Steven Frayne returns to Bradford for a UK City of Culture residency at Loading Bay, presenting…

Openings

Season

1st December 2025-7th December 2025
New Year's Eve party vibe: champagne glasses, streamers, and bottle. © Canva

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style at the Mercure Bradford New Year’s Eve Party.

Openings

Season

31st December 2025
Petrykivka Painting picture by Olha Zhydetska

Discover the beauty of Petrykivka painting, a traditional Ukrainian folk art recognised…

Openings

Season

8th December 2025
A poster for the show, featuring Wallace and Gromit holding instruments

Enjoy these Wallace & Gromit classics brought to life by live brass ensemble, The KNDS Fairey Band!

Openings

Season

14th March 2026
A picture of a group of walkers

Meet walks leaders Stephen Wolstenholme and Barbara Walkers at Baildon Railway Station at 10.00am…

Openings

Season

22nd November 2025
A poster advertising the show, with a ringmaster and various circus acts

International circus acts, amazing magic & lots of laughs, come together for Circus Spectacular!

Openings

Season

7th February 2026
Free Festive Fun poster

A festive day out in Keighley

Openings

Season

29th November 2025
The Manford's Comedy Club logo

The Studio is the perfect space to play host to this award-winning comedy club. Every show has a…

Openings

Season

12th December 2025
Christmas at Pictureville.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a packed festive programme at Pictureville…

Openings

Season

6th December 2025-24th December 2025
Festive bauble decoration at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley.

Brunch with Santa at Craiglands Hotel brings festive cheer and magical moments to Ilkley.

Openings

Season

14th December 2025

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21st December 2025
A poster advertising the show

Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026
Thornton Arts Trail poster

Thornton Art Trail returns this summer, bringing a vibrant mix of local art to homes, studios, and…

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-7th June 2026
A band playing

Tapestry Arts welcomes The Fabs

Openings

Season

19th December 2025
St James' Christmas Tree Festival

Start the Christmas season with a visit to St James' spectacular 'Christmas Tree Festival' in…

Openings

Season

22nd November 2025-29th November 2025

Accommodation Highlights

A sign on a building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Faweather Grange

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Old White Lion

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

Stay & Explore

Located on the outskirts of the famous village of Haworth in the heart of Bronte Country, this…

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

On a hillside by a stream with a wooded area upstream. Ponden House is off the Keighley/Colne…

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.

A sign post in the countryside

Leeming Wells offers fabulous accommodation in an amazing setting in Oxenhope, near Haworth, it…

Stay & Explore

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

A double bed

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

YHA Haworth

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

Ibis Bradford Exterior

Modern 78 bedroom hotel. Free parking. Closest hotel to Salts Mill, Saltaire, UNESCO World…

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