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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A peregrine falcon

Discover locations to spot beautiful peregrine falcons in the Bradford district.

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

Europes Smallest Ultra 4k Digital Single Screen Independent Cinema based in Ilkley,

View from Ilkley Moor

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

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…

Interior of Victorian police station.

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

A woman holding a lamp

Take a costumed, guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Village Saltaire

An old mill building

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

Baildon Moor

A 6 mile walk around stunning countryside

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…

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

Fields & Farms North of Eldwick

An gentle walk through the beautiful countryside around Eldwick.

Visit Bradford Activity

Laser mania Queensbury is Yorkshire’s newest military laser tag attraction.

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…

Image by Marcus Rattray

Bingley Arts Centre is a fully equipped community theatre that is popular for amateur dramatics,…

Haworth Parish Church

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

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

A sports court

Play padel in Bradford!

Lister park down by the boating pavilion.

Lister Park was crowned Britain's Best Park in 2006 and is also home to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery…

A tram

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

People paddleboarding

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

What's On Highlights

Drop-in Mindful Crafting Day at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops

At Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops in Ilkley, we are hosting a Drop-in Mindful Crafting Day in aid…

Openings

Season

14th June 2026
Image © Chatterbox - Bill Bailey standing in an art studio with a group of artists behind him, surrounded by colourful artworks and bright natural lig

Following its success in 2025, Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey returns to The Loading Bay…

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1st May 2026-26th July 2026
Live at the Courtyard Poster!

‘Live at the Courtyard’ brings a weekend of live music to Darley Street Market with headline sets…

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14th August 2026-16th August 2026
Six & Dare to Dream Poster.

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

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-18th 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…

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23rd October 2026
A picture of a toy mouse on a picture frame at the Manor House

Explore pictures, stories and poems at Ilkley Manor House. Create mice pictures, poems and mice…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Quiz host!

Head down to Darley Street Market’s vibrant Street Kitchen on the first Wednesday of every month…

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4th March 2026-23rd December 2026
A picture of someone running cross country

Take part in the Sue Ryder Bronte Half Marathon 2026 and support Sue Ryder's care.

Openings

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20th September 2026
A poster for the event

Come along to our Table Top Sale and enjoy a fantastic day of bargain hunting, decluttering, and…

Openings

Season

8th August 2026
Close-up of hiking boots standing in dewy grass at sunrise.

Join a summer solstice guided walk at Denso Marston Nature Reserve in Baildon, beginning at 4:00am.

Openings

Season

20th June 2026
A picture of Gary Davies

The amazing Gary Davies Disco for Grown Ups 80s Party is coming to St. George's Hall, Bradford!

Openings

Season

4th September 2026
A picture of Ilkley Manor House

Join us as we celebrate Yorkshire Day at Ilkley Manor House

Openings

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1st August 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring Fireman Sam and friends on a desert island

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at St.…

Openings

Season

29th July 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring Holly Bannis as Tina Turner

This electrifying tribute show at St. George's Hall celebrates the music and unparalleled career of…

Openings

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4th December 2026
A poster advertising the concert featuring a cinema-style frontage showing the names of several Halloween-themed songs

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family at St. George's Hall.

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28th October 2026
Walkers’ stepping across rocky gritstone path, with green valley and trees in background.

A 6‑mile walk led by Baildon Walkers Are Welcome, starting opposite Bracken Hall Countryside Centre…

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13th June 2026
A picture of musician Gilbert O'Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan, one of the UK’s most enduring and respected singer-songwriters, returns to St.…

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27th September 2026
Man in vintage attire giving thumbs‑up beside a wooden ‘Roll ‘A’ Coin’ fairground game.

Heritage Games in the Market at Darley Street Market — enjoy classic Victorian‑style games, live…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
A picture showing a person performing as Michael Jackson

Join us for a Thriller of an evening at St. George's Hall. This is the Man in the Mirror - the…

Openings

Season

27th 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…

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3rd July 2026-9th August 2026
A Somali Village in Lister Park: Weaving Together Industry, Culture and Empire

At Cartwright Hall, this exhibition revisits the 1904 Great Exhibition by centring the Somali…

Openings

Season

9th May 2026-1st November 2026
A poster for the show, featuring footballers Jermaine Beckford and Michael Bridges

Get ready for a brilliant night if you’re a Leeds United fan, as Jermaine Beckford and Michael…

Openings

Season

29th September 2026
Madagascar 2

Come and join the zoo crew at Bingley Arts Centre as they head for a wild new adventure.

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
North Parade Street Party Poster!

Bradford’s biggest street party is taking over North Parade—live music, local flavours, and summer…

Openings

Season

30th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

An old building

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

A hotel exterior

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

198 air conditioned rooms with free Wifi and hardwired internet access in each room. All rooms have…

A bedroom

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

A hotel building

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

An old mill building

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

At our Bradford Central hotel you've got all the entertainment and culture the city has to offer…

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

A double bed

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Faweather Grange

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

One Tivoli Place is a Victorian Terrace property in a quiet location, within easy walking distance…

A wedding venue

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

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