To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site.  Learn more

Allow cookies
Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • Things to Do
  • What's On
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:

Inspiration

Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

City Park Fountains

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

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…

Bronte Waterfalls

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

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

The Bradford Faith Trail offers guided tours of five religious sites on the first Saturday of each…

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…

12 Apostles on Ilkley Moor

The Friends of Ilkley Moor is a voluntary and democratic group composed of people who love Ilkley…

The pretty flowers of Central Park, Haworth

Follow the Fair Trade Way through the district.

Baildon Moor

A 6 mile walk around stunning countryside

Tong Park Dam Walk

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

Image by Marcus Rattray

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

Flip Out Soft Play

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

Countryside and fields

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

An image of Harold Park by Bradford District Parks.

Discover the beauty of nature at Harold Park in Low Moor! With spacious grounds, scenic walks, and…

Keighley Playhouse

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

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

A golf course

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

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

A museum display

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

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…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

Nightrain in Bradford.

A brilliant music venue in Bradford

Darwin Gardens

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is a place where people can relax, children can play and everyone…

River Wharfe

The River Wharfe is an ideal place for a walk or stroll and is popular for fly fishing. There are…

What's On Highlights

Modern Calligraphy

The workshop takes place at The Craft House in Bingley, offering a bright, relaxed setting to…

Openings

Season

5th September 2026
Bradford By the Sea Promotional Poster.

A bright, beach‑themed summer takeover at City Park, Bradford — right in the heart of the city.

Openings

Season

17th August 2026-27th August 2026
4 people posing

Brilliant comedy at Bingley Little Theatre.

Openings

Season

15th October 2026
The Lady Boys Of Bangkok

The Ladyboys of Bangkok return to the Bradford Alhambra with their most spectacular show yet - Full…

Openings

Season

29th September 2026
Portrait of author beside the cover of “A Gothic Cookbook,” featuring a raven illustration.

A deliciously gothic evening with Dr Alessandra Pino exploring food in the Brontës’ world,…

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026
A man posing in a mirror

A musical tribute at Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
Close‑up of frosted red berries, with a soft woodland background and natural winter light.

Visitors are invited to celebrate Yuletide at Denso Marston Nature Reserve with stories, music, and…

Openings

Season

12th December 2026
A picture of runners

Run or walk the exciting new routes of the Keighley 10k and 5k with hundreds of others to raise…

Openings

Season

7th March 2027
Fleetwood Shack poster

Fleetwood Shack returns to Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

24th July 2026
Bard in the Yard

Bard in the Yard is back at Ilkley Manor House. This year, audiences can enjoy The Merchant of…

Openings

Season

30th August 2026-31st August 2026
A photograph of poet, writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay

In this special event at St. George's Hall, acclaimed writer and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay, reflects…

Openings

Season

12th July 2026
Barry From Watford

Barry From Watford returns to the King's Hall, Ilkley, with his stand-up show armed with fierce…

Openings

Season

21st October 2026
A picture of two men running on a woodland path at night

Join us for the Winter Solstice Strider, a 10km or 5km head torch early evening run through the St…

Openings

Season

21st December 2026
Disco ball with red splatters reflecting light across a blue-gray background.

A Haunting Evening with Isabelle Mumford Mysteries offers an eerie night of interactive sleuthing,…

Openings

Season

31st October 2026
A rag doll

Bryony Lavery's play about limits of evil, the possibility of forgiveness, and what it costs comes…

Openings

Season

26th October 2026-31st October 2026
A picture of comedian Rich Hall, playing an acoustic guitar

Comedian Rich Hall brings his unique brand of comedy to the Studio Theatre

Openings

Season

7th October 2026
A pirate in front of a postcard of a desert island

The West Yorkshire Savoyards prepare to set sail with The Pirates of Penzance at Bingley Arts Centre

Openings

Season

5th September 2026
A picture of a glamourous woman from the 1920s

Noel Coward's classic comedy comes to Ilkley Playhouse

Openings

Season

10th September 2026-19th September 2026
A picture of comedian Mark Simmons wearing a dinner jacket and jesters trousers and shoes

Mark is back on tour in 2026 at the Studio Theatre with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed…

Openings

Season

26th September 2026
Three cyclists riding off road, accompanied by a runner

The Sue Ryder Bronte Off Road Bike Challenge is back for 2026! Join us and take on Anne, Emily,…

Openings

Season

20th September 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 of the Alhambra Theatre the…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026-5th 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 poster advertising the show, featuring Motown tribute artists

Celebrate the sound of a generation at St. George's Hall with one very special night of The Magic…

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Faweather Grange

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

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

Located on the outskirts of the famous village of Haworth in the heart of Bronte Country, this…

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Wooden lodges

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

An old mill building

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

An old building

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

A hotel building

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

Stay & Explore

Exquisite 4* Gold self-catering cottages close to Thornton. Panoramic views. Excellent location for…

Stay updated And Follow Us