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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Image by Marcus Rattray

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

An old bus

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

Countryside and fields

Penistone Hill Country Park is part of Haworth Hill and is located in Bronte Country.

View from the towpath with trees and barge on the canal

The Leeds - Liverpool Canal is one of the longest canals in England and passes through Bradford…

Walking Activity

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

View of Hewenden Viaduct at sunset.

This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II…

Tapestry Arts in Tong.

Tapestry - it’s a real chameleon in Bradford - a live music venue, a comedy club, a little theatre,…

A golf course

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Wuthering Arts

Gallery and gift shop on the historic cobbled Main Street of Haworth.

Bingley Gallery Exterior

The Bingley Gallery is a welcoming, artist-run, venue which exhibits, and sells, a wide range of…

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers…

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

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

A building and garden

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

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

A woman holding a lamp

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

A shop front

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

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

A walk linking three important sites associated with “Wuthering Heights” around Stanbury.

Exterior of an old mill building

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

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

The ancient woodland in South Bradford has stood for a millennium and spans 40 hectares.

Odsal Stadium

Odsal Stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, is the home of Bradford Bulls Rugby League team.

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

Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new live show touring the UK.

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
Norah McWilliam on Thornton Moor, from the series Hardy and Free by Carolyn Mendelsohn.

Hardy and Free is an outdoor exhibition by Carolyn Mendelsohn, inspired by the Brontës and…

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-22nd February 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Immerse yourself in the musical universe of Hans Zimmer.

Openings

Season

22nd November 2026
Yellow brick road leading to the Emerald City with Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the foreground.

The Bradford Playhouse brings a magical, music‑filled panto twist on The Wizard of Oz for the whole…

Openings

Season

11th December 2026-30th December 2026
A picture of comedian Mark Watson

With 20 years in stand-up, Mark Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and…

Openings

Season

21st February 2026
Dean Z performing as Elvis in various iconic outfits on stage.

Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis brings his high‑energy tribute show to Bradford Live, backed by an…

Openings

Season

1st February 2026
Murder Trial Tonight: Death Of A Landlord poster

Witness a trial at Bradford Live

Openings

Season

6th March 2026
Dr Louise Newson

Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026.

Openings

Season

18th May 2026
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
Bradford Cathedral After Dark.

Experience Bradford Cathedral after dark, with key features illuminated by candles and coloured…

Openings

Season

31st January 2026
East Riddlesden Hall

A talk about the Bailey family at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

8th February 2026
MAMMA Mania!! Fully Choreographed ABBA TRIBUTE Show!
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Mama Mania arrives at Tapestry Arts

Openings

Season

6th June 2026
A picture of musician Huey Morgan

A charismatic, authentic, passionate, and popular renegade himself, Huey’s groove is infectious.…

Openings

Season

21st April 2026
A poster advertising the show

Step into a night of show-stopping vocals, dazzling performances, and a sensational live band…

Openings

Season

16th May 2026
A painting of a cliff.

A new exhibition from Murniah Skinner at South Square Centre

Openings

Season

6th February 2026-29th March 2026
People dressed as footballers

A story of football arrives at the Alhambra Theatre

Openings

Season

17th February 2026-21st February 2026
A picture of comedian Saaniya Abbas

Saaniya Abbas takes audiences on her most personal and side-splitting journey yet. After a hugely…

Openings

Season

19th February 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of journalist and author Damien Lewis

Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and…

Openings

Season

29th April 2026
A picture of comedian Jimeoin

We are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend that is Jimeoin to King's Hall with his…

Openings

Season

4th March 2026
A picture of two female ballet dancers, one dressed in women's clothing, and one in men's

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister –…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026-5th September 2026
Carmen

This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The…

Openings

Season

12th February 2026
Tapped poster

Bingley Little Theatre presents a new play by Patrick Thornton

Openings

Season

14th April 2026-18th April 2026
A poster advertising the show

From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE comes the smash hit film…

Openings

Season

20th June 2026
A poster advertising the concert, showing silhouettes of instruments against a rainbow background.

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show…

Openings

Season

7th April 2026

Accommodation Highlights

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

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

Stay & Explore

An 18th Century Riverside Cotton Mill with 2 Luxury B&B rooms overlooking open countryside. We are…

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A hotel building

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

YHA Haworth

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

This welcoming family run and owned hotel is the ideal base for social, leisure and business…

Stay & Explore

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Faweather Grange

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

A farmhouse

Pickersgill Manor Farm is a family run, working sheep farm situated on Silsden Moor neatly placed…

Stay & Explore

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

A wedding venue

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

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