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Inspiration

Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

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

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

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

An old mill building

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

Nightrain in Bradford.

A brilliant music venue in Bradford

An old bus

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

Looney Golf

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

VR Immersion logo

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

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

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…

Odsal Stadium

Odsal Stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, is the home of Bradford Bulls Rugby League team.

Dales Way public footpath signage.

The Dales Way runs for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria.

A nighttime scene in a park shows vibrant, colourful light trails. Lantern parade led by Cecil Green Arts Lantern Parade © Andrew Holland

Step into history at Roberts Park! This beautiful space is perfect for picnics, playtime, and…

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

A hand‑drawn mural illustrating the history of heritage crafts in Bradford.

The Heritage Craft Room is a bright, welcoming space at Bradford Industrial Museum where visitors…

The Worth Way

A challenging walking route around the beautiful Worth Valley.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

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…

Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours

Do the ghosts of Branwell and Emily Brontë still walk the moors of Haworth? Do the spirits of…

Bradford City Football Club

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

Prince Of Wales Park Gate

Prince of Wales Park near Bingley has a variety of footpaths through wooded grounds, with a mix of…

Five Rise Locks

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

What's On Highlights

Promotional poster for Hawkwind.

Fans can expect a powerful sweep of classic and cosmic Hawkwind music at Bradford Live.

Openings

Season

7th August 2026
A picture of wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, with a lion, a tiger and a bear in the background.

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will…

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10th March 2027
Migrating birds flying across a cool, overcast dawn sky over misty treetops.

Visitors are invited to join the warden at Denso Marston Nature Reserve for a Vis‑Mig morning,…

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17th October 2026
Landscape logo for The 80s Weekender featuring a circular retro design with horizontal gradient stripes in purple, blue, and teal.

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway sets the scene for a colourful 80s celebration all weekend long…

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11th July 2026-12th July 2026
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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16th September 2026

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23rd September 2026

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30th September 2026

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7th October 2026

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14th October 2026

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21st October 2026
A pile of leaves with a picture of a face on one of them

photoILKLEY is a grassroots photography festival. As part of the festival, Ilkley Manor House will…

Openings

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3rd July 2026-9th August 2026
Main promotional photo for the William Morris Inspired Fabric Block Printing (Tea Towel) Workshop.

Design, carve and print your own William Morris pattern repeat and create a lovely tea towel at The…

Openings

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18th July 2026
A picture of musician Steve Craddock, playing an acoustic guitar

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of…

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5th March 2027
“Scrooge! Cirque Extravaganza” featuring Victorian performers, a firebreather, and Ebenezer Scrooge in front of a festive circus tent.

From the Producers of last year’s ELF – THE MUSICAL comes a cirque style twist on the classic tale…

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19th December 2026-21st December 2026
Victorian-era parlor with ornate wooden furniture, framed portraits, and a chandelier.

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

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3rd September 2025-6th September 2026
Children taking part in a Pop Academy Recycled Remix Lab workshop.

Unleash your inner pop star over the summer holidays with creative activities for all ages at the…

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18th July 2026-31st August 2026
Widescreen Weekend

Experience Widescreen Weekend, a festival celebrating large-screen formats and cinema technologies…

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24th September 2026-28th September 2026
A group of men and one woman in a lift

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for this film inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth…

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6th October 2026
Six & Dare to Dream Poster.

All Stars Performing Arts present a magical double bill at The Bradford Playhouse — Disney’s Dare…

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17th July 2026-18th July 2026
Artist James Payne

Join artist, curator and YouTube creator James Payne for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring…

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8th July 2026
Portrait of author beside the cover of “A Gothic Cookbook,” featuring a raven illustration.

A deliciously gothic evening with Dr Alessandra Pino exploring food in the Brontës’ world,…

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18th July 2026
An adult and a young child sit together at a craft table taking part in a hands-on creative activity.

Meet Henry Isaac, Frederick and Mary Louise Butterfield, as they come back from the past and share…

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11th August 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…

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22nd October 2026
An aerial performer, from Unity by Gorilla Circus

Over 100 artists from across the globe will perform at Bradford Festival this July, in a free…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
An artists palette and brush

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for April De Angelis' modern reimagining of the Greek myth

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25th January 2027-30th January 2027
Salts Mill Exterior

Experience David Hockney’s series of 20 iPad flower paintings and large-scale works at Salts Mill,…

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29th January 2025-17th January 2027
A picture of musician Nik Kershaw

Join Nik Kershaw at King's Hall in Ilkley for an intimate evening of songs and stories to coincide…

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13th May 2027
A poster advertising the event

Join us at Cullingworth Cricket Field for the annual Cullingworth summer Gala

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12th July 2026
Wine & Chacuterie Night Poster!

Wine & Charcuterie Night offers four paired wines with four food courses for a relaxed tasting…

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17th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

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

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

A kitchen

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

A bedroom

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

A wedding venue

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

A cabin

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Double bedroom

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

Bedroom with double bed and Edwardian features

Six boutique Edwardian hotel suites with roll-top baths and views of Ilkley Moor.

A sign on a building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

A farmhouse

Pickersgill Manor Farm is a family run, working sheep farm situated on Silsden Moor neatly placed…

Stay & Explore

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

Faweather Grange

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

An old building

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Stay & Explore

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

Worth Valley Cottage

Beautifully renovated Victorian cottage in Haworth. Fabulous location only a 5 minute walk 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…

Stay & Explore

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

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