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Things To Do Highlights

Blue circular plaque on a stone wall commemorating Ilkley Manor House, featuring white text detailing its 14th‑century origins and conversion into the

The Ilkley Blue Plaque Trail offers a relaxed, self‑guided walk through the historic centre of this…

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

Tong Park Dam Walk

An ideal family walk through the North East of the Bradford District.

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

People paddleboarding

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

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Bowling image via @ Canva.

12 Bowling lanes with computerized scoring, FREE bumper bowling available at all times. Fully…

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

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

People Using People Powered Press

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

Walking Activity

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

Flip Out Soft Play

Discover the epic attractions & features available at Flip Out Adventure Park Bradford.

Riverside Parks

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

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…

Keighley Playhouse

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

Haworth Parish Church

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

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…

View from Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also sample one…

A museum display

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

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

City Park Fountains

City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water…

Bright interior with wooden tables, and a stone fireplace, lit by natural light from large windows overlooking Main Street.

Discover The Classroom by Cobbles & Clay, where inspiring local artists lead relaxed, hands‑on…

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

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

Impressions Gallery Centenary Square City Park Bradford  courtesy Impressions Gallery

Impressions Gallery is now closed to visitors as we prepare to leave our Centenary Square venue at…

What's On Highlights

Family Light Activity at the NSMM.

Join the fun this half term with a full week of free family activities celebrating the National…

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
Illustrated promotional poster for James Graham’s play ‘A History of Falling Things,’ showing two people using laptops with a satellite between them a

SLT presents James Graham’s romantic comedy about fear, connection, and courage, coming to Bradford…

Openings

Season

20th May 2026-23rd May 2026
A poster advertising the pantomime featuring Billy Pearce as Smee.

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love in this high-flying, swashbuckling adventure…

Openings

Season

5th December 2026-17th January 2027
Revolution Pro Wrestling Summer Sizzler 2026

Get ready for a scorching summer spectacle as Revolution Pro Wrestling make their long-awaited…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Row of blue wave and orange sun linocut prints hanging on a wooden frame in a creative studio.

The Linocut Printmaking Progression Course runs at The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay in Haworth,…

Openings

Season

27th May 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 painting of a ruin

A new exhibition at the Bingley Gallery

Openings

Season

21st May 2026-28th June 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of the character Clinton Baptiste

Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium,…

Openings

Season

22nd February 2027
Exploring Traditional Glass Painting

Explore traditional glass‑painting techniques in this hands‑on workshop with Samantha Yates at…

Openings

Season

15th July 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a line of Irish dancers

Come and see this 25th anniversary production of Riverdance on the big screen at Bingley Arts Centre

Openings

Season

8th June 2026

Season

8th June 2026
“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…

Openings

Season

19th December 2026-21st December 2026
A picture of someone zipping the Cow

Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, in summer 2026 to help…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
A man posing

The Live Room welcomes Richard Shindell

Openings

Season

15th November 2026
A picture of a group of walkers

Join walks leader Barbara Walker and Chris Grogan at the Potted Meat Stick in the centre of Baildon…

Openings

Season

21st June 2026
A picture of comedian Seann Walsh, backed into a corner and looking panicked

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s disheveled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann…

Openings

Season

7th November 2026
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,…

Openings

Season

17th October 2026
A picture of comedian Ruby Wax on the phone, in a bath

Join Ruby Wax and lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh at St. George's Hall, as they…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026
The Rob Dylan Band posing on stage in front of a drum kit.

The Rob Dylan Band, hailed by Cesar Diaz as “more like Dylan than Dylan,” performs Dylan’s greatest…

Openings

Season

10th July 2026
Magic Men posing together in a promotional photo.

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is…

Openings

Season

23rd October 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
Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherwork – Glasses Case

Leatherwork – Glasses Case takes place in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum,…

Openings

Season

6th June 2026
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

The Festival returns to East Holmes Fields for 2025

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-14th June 2026
“Two people in a scene from the Windrush‑themed film”

Presented as part of the National Windrush Day celebrations, this film—adapted from Victor…

Openings

Season

20th June 2026
The Comedy Store logo

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley! We bring you 'The Best In Stand…

Openings

Season

4th December 2027

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…

A wedding venue

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

Double bedroom

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

Faweather Grange

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wooden lodges

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

Stay & Explore

A lovely site with magnificent views, clean flat field, 25 minutes walk from village. Dogs welcome.

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Old White Lion

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

Overlookers Cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in a quiet location in the World…

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

An old mill building

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

A cabin

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A bedroom

A luxury first floor apartment on the edge of a national nature reserve

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

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