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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Five Rise Locks

An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven wonders of the…

Rail Story at Ingrow.

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.

Ilkley Playhouse Exterior

Ilkley Playhouse is dedicated to the presentation of live amateur theatre and other arts activities…

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

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

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…

People paddleboarding

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

A sign for the theatre

The Studio is a small theatre adjacent to the Alhambra Theatre main house. 

Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

Light Cinema in Bradford

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Visit the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, the historic home where the Brontë sisters were born,…

Bowling image via @ Canva.

12 Bowling lanes with computerized scoring, FREE bumper bowling available at all times. Fully…

Tyro Studio Exterior

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

A shop front

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

A path through a garden

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

View of Undercliffe Cemetery.

Bradford's historic cemetery.

Window of Mrs Duttons

In Ilkley, Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops is a place to make and meet, with an exciting menu of…

Golf course

Northcliffe Golf Club was founded in 1921 by a small group of golfing enthusiasts, who suggested…

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

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

View of White Wells on Ilkley Moor

White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a tea or…

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

A former mansion built 1875 - 1882, now the local museum in a park.

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

An invigorating walk in the footsteps of the giant Rombald across Ilkley Moor.

An old bus

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

What's On Highlights

A poster advertising the show

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to…

Openings

Season

27th April 2027-1st May 2027
A man sat in a chair

A moving new show at Bradford Arts Centre

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-13th June 2026
Ska and Reggae DJ Night Poster!

Enjoy a laid‑back night of great food, good vibes, and classic ska and reggae at Napoleons Casino…

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Season

22nd May 2026
Saltaire Festival View at Roberts Park.

The Saltaire Festival is held annually, a celebration of the arts, community and the village's…

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Season

11th September 2026-20th September 2026
Textiles Tour

Visitors are invited to join the Cathedral’s expert historian for a tour of Bradford Cathedral to…

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Season

16th May 2026
Widescreen Weekend

Experience Widescreen Weekend, a festival celebrating large-screen formats and cinema technologies…

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Season

24th September 2026-28th September 2026
Grunge Type Thing Poster.

A live tribute to grunge at Underground Bradford, performing the hits of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Stone…

Openings

Season

26th June 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
Poster for Groovers in the Heart featuring Pav Iqbal with eclectic DJ set details.

Free entry at Darley Street Courtyard with Pav Iqbal delivering eclectic grooves from funk and soul…

Openings

Season

30th May 2026
The Lord Chamberlain's Men | National Trust Images

A performance of Othello at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

12th August 2026
Bog Witch

Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings…

Openings

Season

9th September 2026
An empty room

A wonderful tribute to Friends at Silsden Town Hall

Openings

Season

16th May 2026
A picture of comedian Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road and coming to the Studio Theatre with a brand-new…

Openings

Season

29th April 2027
Bradford District Museums & Galleries - Lady’s Slipper and Bees – Pressed Orchids and their collectors.

Cliffe Castle Museum is displaying a selection of rare and extinct 19th‑century pressed orchids…

Openings

Season

27th March 2026-27th September 2026
A picture of psychic medium Sally Morgan

Psychic Sally will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the…

Openings

Season

10th September 2026
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience the…

Openings

Season

27th May 2026-30th May 2026
Tina & Whitney Tribute

An evening of Tina Turner and Whitney Houston classics comes to The Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley,…

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26th September 2026
Shrek the Musical Poster.

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

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Season

20th November 2026-21st November 2026
People practicing gentle yoga techniques in a calm, focused setting.

A Brontë‑inspired wellness day with Emma Conally‑Barklem at the Brontë Event Space, combining…

Openings

Season

30th May 2026
Neil Diamond Poster!

Enjoy a night of great food, live entertainment, and classic Neil Diamond nostalgia at this…

Openings

Season

15th May 2026
East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

Join the monthly guided walk at East Riddlesden Hall.

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20th May 2026

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17th June 2026

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15th July 2026

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16th December 2026
Salts Mill Exterior

Experience David Hockney’s series of 20 iPad flower paintings and large-scale works at Salts Mill,…

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-17th January 2027
A picture of the characters George and Lennie

Join us at Bingley Little Theatre for John Steinbeck's Great Depression-era classic play.

Openings

Season

4th November 2026
Miriam's Full English Live

Miriam Margolyes takes the stage at Bradford Live

Openings

Season

16th October 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A bedroom

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

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

A hotel building

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

A cabin

Clarion Lodge Campsite is a small family run campsite on Otley Chevin with spectacular views over…

An old building

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

Pretty whitewashed cottage, fabulous views and location. Oak beams and open fires. South facing…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

Culture vulture or outdoors enthusiast? Our Bradford hotel has good transport links to the vibrant…

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

A sign on a building

Discover comfort and convenience at the Cambridge Hotel Bradford Central, nestled in the heart of…

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