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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

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

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

A theatre building

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

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

The Ferniehurst Dell is a historic beauty spot, and woodland recreation area in the centre of…

12 Apostles on Ilkley Moor

The Friends of Ilkley Moor is a voluntary and democratic group composed of people who love Ilkley…

Crazy Targets Archery

Crazy Targets is the perfect adventure all year round regardless of whether your with family,…

Fields & Farms North of Eldwick

An gentle walk through the beautiful countryside around Eldwick.

Bronte Waterfalls

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

Exterior of an old mill building

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

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…

Myrtle Park Sculpture

Myrtle Park is home to some of Bradford's most popular events, including the Bingley Show. There…

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 golf course

Popular golf club located in Ilkley, with a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse.

People Using People Powered Press

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

Riverside Parks Bridge

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

Go Karting

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

South Square Centre

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre…

Ilkley Playhouse Exterior

Ilkley Playhouse is dedicated to the presentation of live amateur theatre and other arts activities…

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

Inflatables at Infinity

Infinity family entertainment centre offers a wide array of attractions under one roof.

Walking Activity

Salts Walks & Talks – established 1996. The only guided walks based in Saltaire World Heritage…

Ilkley Lido

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

What's On Highlights

Muder Mystery Banner

Take part in the Moorside Mill Mystery at Bradford Industrial Museum, exploring historic mill…

Openings

Season

12th August 2026
A picture of three women celebrating at the finish line of an event

Celebrate loved ones this October at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley.

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026
Bingley Gallery Exterior

Summer Exhibition at The Bingley Gallery showcases a dynamic mix of returning and new artists in…

Openings

Season

2nd July 2026-30th August 2026
A man posing with dogs

A fantastic band takes the stage at The Live Room

Openings

Season

28th May 2027
Promotional poster Jake Keating playing acoustic guitar.

Jake Keating returns to Darley Street Kitchen with an upbeat mix of soulful acoustic covers, crowd…

Openings

Season

26th August 2026
A picture of authors Dorothy Koomson and Araminta Hall

Best-selling authors Dorothy Koomson and Araminta Hall both began their writing careers as…

Openings

Season

14th November 2026
A bride and groom dancing in a shower of confetti

Come for the wedding, stay for the fallout as Beth Steel's funny and moving play comes to Ilkley…

Openings

Season

22nd April 2027-1st May 2027
Promotional graphic for a Live Lunch event at Darley Street Kitchen featuring a black-and-white photograph of a musician seated on steps wearing a hat

Jack from local favourites The Homburgs brings his trademark energy to Darley Street Kitchen with a…

Openings

Season

21st August 2026
Embroidery hoop featuring a floral design alongside colourful embroidery threads, stitching guides and beads, ready for a creative embroidery workshop

Stephanie Palmer returns to Mrs Dutton's Wondrous Workshops, Ilkley, with her popular Beaks &…

Openings

Season

27th September 2026
A picture of comedian Alex Dunlop

Join us at Bradford Arts Centre for a high-energy night of professional stand-up comedy and…

Openings

Season

5th September 2026
our costumed characters pose in a historic room decorated with autumn leaves, sunflowers and fairy lights for a Halloween-themed event.

Halloween Hyacinths at Bolling Hall Museum offers a family-friendly day of Halloween-themed…

Openings

Season

31st October 2026
A picture of musician Nigel Kennedy

Virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy returns to St. George's Hall as part of his first - and biggest -…

Openings

Season

8th October 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
Illustrated poster promoting “Wild Wednesdays at Shipley Glen Tramway”. The poster features a woodland tram stop with a historic tramcar, wildlife inc

Join Wild Wednesdays at Shipley Glen Tramway and Brackenhall Countryside Centre for an afternoon of…

Openings

Season

12th August 2026

Season

19th August 2026
Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston

Bingley Arts Centre presents this Whitney Houston biopic

Openings

Season

3rd November 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Step into the vibrant world of Cuban music with Buena Vista Live at St. George's Hall.

Openings

Season

19th November 2027
Handmade polymer clay earrings in red and turquoise with gold accents displayed on a branded ‘made by gilly’ card.

The Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Little Craft House in Saltaire teaches participants to…

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
The Wind in the Willows

A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic at Bingley Arts Centre

Openings

Season

26th October 2026
A picture of musician Kate Rusby, wearing angel wings

Returning to St. George's Hall in December 2026, marking a remarkable 21 years of her annual…

Openings

Season

9th December 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Leeds Musical Theatre Choir are delighted to be bringing a touch of musical Christmas magic to St…

Openings

Season

13th December 2026
“Promotional poster for the 47th Shipley Harley Rally 2026 at Baildon Rugby Club, featuring two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, an American flag backgrou

The Shipley Harley Rally Ride-Out, led by The Wrecking Crew, is a highlight of the Shipley Harley…

Openings

Season

28th August 2026-31st August 2026
A  wartime meteorological map of western Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern edge of North America showing isobars

David Haig’s wonderfully tense real-life drama about the most important weather forecast in the…

Openings

Season

29th October 2026-7th November 2026
“Nadia Eide performing Christmas at the Musicals at Bradford Cathedral.”

No.1 classical soprano and The Voice UK star Nadia Eide brings her Christmas at the Musicals show…

Openings

Season

11th December 2026
A man playing a sitar

Join us at St. George's Hall to experience the myth of Orpheus re-imagined, where Monteverdi’s…

Openings

Season

9th April 2027-10th April 2027

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

Stay & Explore

Exquisite 4* Gold self-catering cottages close to Thornton. Panoramic views. Excellent location for…

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

Set in the heart of Bronte Country this beamed cottage commands stunning views. Roll top bath,…

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Stay the night in the former home of the literary sister.

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Stay & Explore

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

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…

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the hotel is a landmark Victorian building,…

A wedding venue

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

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wooden lodges

Set on breathtaking and beautiful moorland, steeped in history dating back to the Iron Age.…

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Stay & Explore

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

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…

A bedroom

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

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