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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Ilkley Lido

In addition to the indoor pool, this site has an outdoor pool or a Lido - perfect for a summer day…

People looking into a pond outside a large manor house

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century…

People Using People Powered Press

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

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

City Hall, Bradford

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

Golf course

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

Little Germany

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

The Worth Way

A challenging walking route around the beautiful Worth Valley.

External view of The Flying Duck, home of Wharfedale Brewery

Behind the Flying Duck pub is an old barn that has been restored into a micro-brewery and is home…

Go Karting

Come and have a go at West Yorkshire’s exciting new attraction! We’re an indoor electric racing…

A theatre building

Professional theatre providing classic drama, musicals, ballet, opera, pantomime, international…

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

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

Map titled "Bradford: A City of Film," highlighting filming locations and current screening venues.

Explore the Bradford Film Trail and discover how local venues—from grand theatres to hidden…

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

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

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Follow the Saltaire Heritage Trail, which includes 10 significant buildings and landmarks that were…

VR Immersion logo

A brand new experience for Yorkshire. VR Immersion brings HTC Vive, a world of intuitive virtual…

Little Germany Buildings.

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

Keighley Playhouse

We stage seven plays per season. Season tickets can be bought (7 for the price of 6) so you can be…

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

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…

City Hall Bradford

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

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

The ancient woodland in South Bradford has stood for a millennium and spans 40 hectares.

What's On Highlights

Matt Broadbent performing!

Matt Broadbent delivers a two‑hour set of upbeat acoustic pop classics at Darley Street Kitchen.

Openings

Season

25th April 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
Bradford Latvian Club

The Jack Pearce Quintet showcase Jack's original compositions paying homage to jazz traditions…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
A picture of the Glenn Miller Orchestra and band leader Ray McVay

The UK’s only official Glenn Miller Orchestra led by the acclaimed veteran band leader Ray McVay is…

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
A picture of comedian Al Murray as his alter ego, The Pub Landlord

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The…

Openings

Season

15th May 2026
A poster advertising the show

From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE comes the smash hit film…

Openings

Season

20th June 2026
A picture of comedian Dom Joly, sitting on a giant mobile phone, with a person dressed as a dog behind him.

It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens and now Dom Joly is…

Openings

Season

11th June 2026
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WITH A PRE-MEETING GUIDED WALK

"Baildon Walkers are Welcome" invites you all to our informal ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, preceded by a…

Openings

Season

21st March 2026
A poster advertising the show featuring musicians in 50s gear

Rave On - The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns with a brand-new show! Back for another year…

Openings

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30th April 2026
Two dancers closely connected, expressing unity and emotion.

You & Us comes to Bradford Arts Centre, an intimate performance exploring connection, presence, and…

Openings

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10th April 2026
Ilkley Vintage Fair

Ilkley Vintage Fair is home to 20 stalls, run by traders offering all sorts of vintage goodies from…

Openings

Season

4th April 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
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Bradford Libraries are offering family activities in the…

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026

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31st March 2026
Discover Thornton: Brontë Birthplace Walking Tour

Join us for our Walking Tour of historic Thornton, uncovering the rich cultural, industrial, and…

Openings

Season

21st March 2026
A picture showing Jon Bon Jovi tribute artist Tony Pearce

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by…

Openings

Season

13th September 2026
The Cavern Beatles

The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows. This new tour will…

Openings

Season

1st October 2026
Stethoscope.

Explore The Human Body at Ilkley Playhouse—a powerful drama by Lucy Kirkwood, weaving love,…

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-21st March 2026
Dr Louise Newson

Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026.

Openings

Season

18th May 2026
Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony poster

Bradford Live welcomes Nick Mohammed

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026
A picture of rugby player Jason Robinson

Join us for an evening with Jason Robinson, the former English rugby player who achieved success in…

Openings

Season

12th May 2026
A poster advertising the show

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Bradford in search of delicious…

Openings

Season

16th July 2026-18th July 2026
Fleetwood Shack poster

Fleetwood Shack returns to Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

24th July 2026
Courtyard Clash Poster!

Courtyard Clash Kingdom Wrestling return to Darley St Market for a live smackdown!

Openings

Season

8th August 2026
Poster of the Event - Keep Calm & Swing On

Step into Bingley Arts Centre and across Bingley Town Square for a day bursting with 1940s rhythm,…

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Innkeeper's Lodge stands on the top of Ilkley Moor in a superb location, with unrivalled views over…

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Doorway

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

A kitchen

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Old Registry Exterior

A beautiful ten-bedroomed bed and breakfast. All rooms ensuite and all double rooms have four…

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

A hotel building

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

YHA Haworth

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

Stay & Explore

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

A wedding venue

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

A bedroom

Set in the beautiful village of Haworth this chic city style apartment is a perfect retreat from…

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

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…

Stay & Explore

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

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