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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

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

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Tyro Studio Exterior

TYRO Studios (Shipley, Bradford) is a studio space hosting a curated range of creative workshops…

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

The seven acre reserve is situated between the River Aire and the Denso Marston factory in Shipley,…

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…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and…

Golfing

Baildon Golf Club offers an excellent moorland golf course with magnificent views and superb…

Eccleshill Railway Walk

A gentle walk through beautiful woodlands and fields, partially following the route of the old…

An old bus

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

City Hall Bradford

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

A shop front

Salt Pots specialises in pottery painting parties for all ages, gift commissions and hand and foot…

Light Cinema in Bradford

We're more than just a cinema. We show everything from live theatre to rock concerts. Whether…

City Hall, Bradford

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

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

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

A crowded theatre

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

A museum display

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Walk from the hustle and bustle of Keighley to the tranquility of St Ives and back on this route.

Little Germany

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

Performers At The Live Room

The Live Room is located in Caroline Social Club, Caroline Street in the World Heritage village of…

A building and garden

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was…

Visit Bradford Activity

Monster Adventure is a new and exciting company run by people who are passionate about outdoor…

Exterior view of Bradford Arts Centre, showcasing its historic architecture.

Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold…

A peregrine falcon

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

What's On Highlights

The Music Of Star Wars poster

The iconic music of Star Wars comes to Bradford Live

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026
Striking red poster featuring a headless wolf-like figure in uniform with a fiery glowing belly.

Ilkley Players Greenroom present The Animals by Sean Buckley at Ilkley Playhouse for the National…

Openings

Season

5th March 2026-7th March 2026
Northern Soul Poster!

Napoleons Casinos, Bradford, hosts a Northern Soul night with classic tracks, dining, and…

Openings

Season

6th February 2026
A poster advertising the show

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The…

Openings

Season

6th March 2026
East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

Discover how East Riddlesden Hall has developed over the years

Openings

Season

24th January 2026
Fleetwood Shack poster

Fleetwood Shack returns to Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

24th July 2026
A poster advertising the show

Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show Only Human. Prepare to be astonished!

Openings

Season

10th March 2026-14th March 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
Soft daylight streaming through barred prison cell window, casting shadows inside.

Rona Munro’s Iron—a tense prison-set drama—comes to Ilkley Playhouse, recommended for ages 14+.

Openings

Season

13th July 2026-18th July 2026
Youngster looking closely at nature.

Discover the bugs that call East Riddlesden Hall home on a family garden trail, and learn why they…

Openings

Season

14th February 2026-23rd February 2026
A picture of comedian Dave Spikey

This show is all about Dave’s life in ….. well…. a northern town, so no surprise there. 

Openings

Season

22nd January 2026
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing returns to Bradford as part of a UK and Irish tour, exploding with heart-pounding…

Openings

Season

26th January 2027-30th January 2027
Women in veils performing a scene from The Royal Ballet’s Giselle.

The Royal Ballet’s classic production of Giselle—a tale of love, betrayal and redemption—screens at…

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026
A poster advertising the pantomime

Come and enjoy the Upstagers' 2026 pantomime - Snow White. With lots of songs, dancing, jokes and…

Openings

Season

23rd January 2026-31st January 2026
A glass of beer raised over a crowd.

Ilkley Beer Festival returns to Kings Hall & Winter Gardens for a weekend of craft beer, live…

Openings

Season

13th February 2026-14th February 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a Queen tribute band

Don't Stop Queen Now boasts the UK’s largest stage production of any touring UK Queen tribute band,…

Openings

Season

15th May 2026
The Ballad of Johnny and June

The Ballad of Johnny and June celebrates American music icons Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and…

Openings

Season

30th June 2026-4th July 2026
Paul Rodgers Story Poster!

A powerful Paul Rodgers tribute celebrating Free and Bad Company hits the stage at Nightrain,…

Openings

Season

23rd January 2026
a drawing of an exhibition

A new exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st February 2026
A picture of the band Showaddywaddy

Come and join the Dancin' Party to see Showaddywaddy … You've Got What It Takes!

Openings

Season

9th May 2026
Diesel Train at the KWVR

Come and experience the Diesel Gala at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Openings

Season

18th June 2026-21st June 2026
The Hooliemen playing instruments.

Experience The Hooliemen at Ilkley Playhouse—pure Irish folk brilliance from four master musicians.

Openings

Season

18th April 2026
The Choir Of Man

Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!

Openings

Season

23rd June 2026-27th June 2026
A picture of comedian Ruby Wax on the phone, in a bath

Ruby Wax and lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh, will review clips from her…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

A kitchen

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

A Gothic mansion set in its own grounds on the banks of the River Aire. Ideal for visiting the…

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

The Cottage is a recent barn conversion situated in the tiny hamlet of Buckley Green. In an…

Hollies Cottage Lounge

Hollies Cottage is a ground floor detatched cottage, set in beautiful countryside with private…

A bedroom

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

A wedding venue

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Large hotel building and grounds

Escape to the country at our sophisticated hotel. An unforgettable country getaway awaits you at…

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

A peaceful site on the edge of Ilkley moor, ideal for couples or families.

Stay & Explore

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

A double bed

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

Stay & Explore

Large farm house set in green belt with all ensuite rooms. Great views down the Aire Valley. Ideal…

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