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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from…

Rail Story at Ingrow.

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

City Hall, Bradford

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

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…

Sunbridgewells

Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford

Cartwright Hall Exterior  © Phil Jackson

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century…

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original art by…

Holden Park

Holden Park (known locally as Oakworth Park) is absolutely unique, with grottoes and caves twining…

Peel Park

Peel Park offers tennis, bowling, a skate park, a flower garden, and a lake, making it a perfect…

City Park Fountains

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

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

A lovely sloped area of woodland, rocks and heather just outside Saltaire.

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

Northcliffe Park Gate

Northcliffe Park is made up of Northcliffe Woods and Norman Rae Playing Fields. These lovely woods…

Ilkley Playhouse Exterior

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

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

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

Keighley Playhouse

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

Bingley Gallery Exterior

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

Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours

Do the ghosts of Branwell and Emily Brontë still walk the moors of Haworth? Do the spirits of…

Go Karting

Come and have a go at West Yorkshire’s exciting new attraction! We’re an indoor electric racing…

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…

Visit Bradford Activity

Laser mania Queensbury is Yorkshire’s newest military laser tag attraction.

What's On Highlights

Tribute performer as Michael Jackson in iconic moonwalking pose on stage.

Michael Starring Ben, the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute show, comes to Bradford Live, Main…

Openings

Season

12th December 2026
Musical ensemble under a white marquee with a vocalist in a black‑and‑pink polka‑dot dress.

As part of the 2026 Music at the Museum season, the Stroke of Genius Big Band returns to Cliffe…

Openings

Season

15th November 2026
A poster for the show featuring Celine Dion tribute artist January Butler

A stunning live concert celebrating the music of Celine Dion - brought to the stage in a bold,…

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15th January 2027
© National Trust Images/ Annapurna Mellor

Join NT East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley for a vibrant South Asian Heritage Month celebration with…

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19th July 2026
A photograph of Jeremy Corbin

Jeremy Corbyn will be at St. George's Hall to discuss the Gaza Tribunal and the growing debate…

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12th July 2026
Felted wool artwork of a bare tree.

Join fibre artist Sarah at The Little Craft House in Saltaire for a full‑day workshop creating an…

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20th 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…

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16th December 2026
Chocolate Cakes at Real Food Ilkely

The Real Food Ilkley Market is a celebration of locally produced fine food and drink in the heart…

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5th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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6th September 2026

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4th October 2026

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1st November 2026

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6th December 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…

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12th December 2026
A woman in a ballgown and a man in an RAF uniform, dancing against the backdrop of the blitz

New Adventures return to the Alhambra Theatre with the 30th Anniversary celebration of Matthew…

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30th March 2027-3rd April 2027
Exploring Traditional Glass Painting

Explore traditional glass‑painting techniques in this hands‑on workshop with Samantha Yates at…

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15th July 2026
A picture of someone running cross country

Take part in the Sue Ryder Bronte Half Marathon 2026 and support Sue Ryder's care.

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20th September 2026
The Ilkley Market Great Get Together poster

Join communities across the UK celebrating connection, community and kindness at Ilkley Market

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19th June 2026-21st June 2026
Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy…

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10th September 2026
An aerial performer, from Unity by Gorilla Circus

Over 100 artists from across the globe will perform at Bradford Festival this July, in a free…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
A picture of comedian Chris Ramsey

Don’t miss Chris Ramsey as he brings his trademark stand-up to St George's Hall, Bradford.

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1st October 2026
KWVR Beer and Music Festival

Arguably one of the the North’s best Beer & Music Festivals and one of the KWVR’s biggest events.

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15th October 2026-18th October 2026
Status Quo Tribute – Just Doin’ It!

Just Doin’ It bring the raw power and energy of a classic Status Quo concert to Nightrain,…

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Season

4th July 2026
The Nightmare Before Christmas

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for the wonderful stop-motion animated fantasy The Nightmare Before…

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31st October 2026
A poster advertising the event, featuring four people dressed in Steampunk attire

Haworth Steampunk Weekend 10-11 October 2026 is the biggest steampunk charity event in the UK

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10th October 2026-11th October 2026
Bradford Concert Band performing with woodwind, brass and percussion players.

Bradford Concert Band performs at Cliffe Castle Museum with an afternoon of lively, wide‑ranging…

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26th July 2026
A stage

Celebrating 70 years of Eurovision at the National Science and Media Museum.

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Season

15th May 2026-1st February 2027
Mother’s Instinct

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

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14th July 2026
“Promotional image for The Music of James Bond concert at Bradford Cathedral.”

A thrilling orchestral tribute to the iconic music of James Bond, performed by world‑class…

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15th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Stay & Explore

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

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Worth Valley Cottage

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

Wharfe View Cottage Bedroom

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

A kitchen

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

Stay & Explore

Innkeeper's Lodge stands on the top of Ilkley Moor in a superb location, with unrivalled views over…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

A lovely site with magnificent views, clean flat field, 25 minutes walk from village. Dogs welcome.

A shop front

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

A wedding venue

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A sign post in the countryside

Leeming Wells offers fabulous accommodation in an amazing setting in Oxenhope, near Haworth, it…

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

A newly built Premier Inn hotel with 118 bedrooms and a Thyme branded on site restaurant open for…

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

An old mill building

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

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