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Welcome to Bradford

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…

Exterior view of Bradford Cathedral.

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature even in the midst of this vibrant…

A sports court

Play padel in Bradford!

Bradford Live Exterior.

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

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

The Dales High Way: an exhilarating 90 miles across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire…

Bronte Waterfalls

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

Prince Of Wales Park Gate

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

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…

Flip Out Soft Play

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

People looking at stained glass windows

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary…

IMAX

Seeing an IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum is like no other experience, with the giant…

Ilkley Lido

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

An old mill building

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

Salts Mill Exterior

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

Esholt Village

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

People paddleboarding

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

A stream

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

United Reform Church

Only by visiting Saltaire United Reformed Church can you fully appreciate its architectural…

A path through a garden

A beautiful community nature reserve just off the Leeds-Liverpool canal between Bingley and…

A river

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature in Ilkley Town Centre..

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

What's On Highlights

A poster for the show, done as a 50s style comic book

Lucy Beaumont is back on the road with a brand new show and she's bringing it to St George's Hall.

Openings

Season

13th March 2027
A poster advertising the show, featuring a young woman in a wedding dress

Join us at the Bradford Alhambra for Mamma Mia! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the…

Openings

Season

10th November 2026-21st November 2026
Comedy Night Dinner Poster!

An evening of live stand‑up comedy, relaxed dining, and entertainment takes place at Napoleons…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
A poster advertising the show

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back at the Bradford…

Openings

Season

7th July 2026-11th July 2026
Mother’s Instinct

A tense psychological thriller about friendship, grief and the dangerous edge of suspicion.

Openings

Season

14th July 2026
Close‑up of textured tree bark, with soft woodland in the background.

Visitors are invited to join a guided session at Denso Marston Nature Reserve exploring some of the…

Openings

Season

3rd December 2026
Shrek the Musical Poster.

Shrek the Musical brings its big‑hearted adventure to the Bradford Playhouse with laughs, magic,…

Openings

Season

20th November 2026-21st November 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 boy stands in a night time garden, next to a garden fork, which is standing in the ground in the outline of a dog

The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in a brand-new…

Openings

Season

20th April 2027-24th April 2027
A woman dancing

Bradford Arts Centre presents a powerful new play

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Vintage Trains

Vintage Trains through the summer at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-7th June 2026

Season

13th June 2026-14th June 2026
“Home Alone In Concert” featuring Kevin McCallister’s surprised expression, two burglars in the background.

Experience one of the ultimate festive films in a whole new way – with the iconic soundtrack by…

Openings

Season

16th December 2026
Queenz: Battle of the Divas

From the creators of the smash-hit shows Drag Me to the Disco and The Show With Balls! comes a…

Openings

Season

9th October 2026
A picture of author AA Dhand

A.A. Dhand, Sunday Times bestselling author and Bradford’s own, comes to the Great Hall of Bradford…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
Celebration Day at Denso Marston Reserve group image down by the pond.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature at the Denso Marston Reserve's Annual Celebration Day.

Openings

Season

13th June 2026
Jools Holland seated at a piano.

A spectacular night featuring Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, along with special…

Openings

Season

18th December 2026
“Supergirl character in a dramatic scene from the IMAX screening”

Truth, Justice, Whatever. Follow Supergirl’s darker origin before she finally made her way to…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026
Conservation in Action

Come along and watch the Collections Team clean and care for the historic items in East Riddlesden…

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-17th June 2026

Season

14th July 2026
Steam locomotive 41241 travelling along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, with maroon livery,.

Summer Steam brings daily heritage journeys to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway throughout the…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-6th September 2026
Tribute act performing as George Michael, holding a microphone.

Rob Lamberti brings his acclaimed George Michael tribute show to Bradford Live, Main Auditorium.

Openings

Season

5th December 2026
A picture showing Jon Bon Jovi tribute artist Tony Pearce

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey at the King's Hall Ilkley, with the…

Openings

Season

13th September 2026
A picture of comedian Simon Brodkin

Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, Simon Brodkin is back at King's Hall, Ilkley, and better…

Openings

Season

4th August 2026
A picture of a Flying V guitar piercing a heart

Get ready for a night of raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and thunderous guitars at the King's Hall,…

Openings

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24th September 2026
An illustration of a young woman and a scarecrow

In this beautiful story at Bingley Arts Centre Farmer Geenie guides scarecrow step by step as he…

Openings

Season

10th October 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A double bed

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

Wooden lodges

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Stay & Explore

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

New luxury B&B overlooking Shipley Glen within walking distance of Saltaire. Perfect location for a…

Doorway

Yate Cottage is a Grade 2 listed 4 * Gold holiday cottage, in Oxenhope situated next to a small…

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

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

Fleece Inn exterior

A former coaching inn situated in the heart of Bronte Country providing 7 high-quality en suite…

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…

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

A bedroom

Set in the beautiful village of Haworth this chic city style apartment is a perfect retreat from…

Stay & Explore

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

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…

A kitchen

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

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