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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Ice Skating in Bradford.

Bradford city centres' only ice rink.

View from Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also sample one…

River Wharfe

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

Golfing

Baildon Golf Club offers an excellent moorland golf course with magnificent views and superb…

Ilkley Playhouse Exterior

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

A self-guided plaque trail reveals a hidden route that the Bradford Beck takes through the heart of…

Walking Activity

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

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

Window of Mrs Duttons

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

An old mill building

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

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…

Five Rise Locks

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

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

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

Walk from the hustle and bustle of Keighley to the tranquility of St Ives and back on this route.

Tapestry Arts in Tong.

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

Walking Photography

Inspirational Walks at a Photographer’s pace.

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.

This trail marks key locations of the Bradford Civil War Siege.

Shipley Glen, Baildon.

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

People paddleboarding

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

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

The Ferniehurst Dell is a historic beauty spot, and woodland recreation area in the centre of…

A theatre building

The Victorian built St George's Hall is home to a wide range of entertainment bringing the cream of…

What's On Highlights

An Evening With Nicola Mills poster

A musical evening with Nicola Mills at Bingley Little Theatre

Openings

Season

21st March 2026
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
A picture of an artist on stage, holding their hands out to an audience

Let Me Entertain You - A Tribute To Robbie Williams is a brand-new unforgettable concert show…

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026
Upside down portrait of Lydia De La Murrãy.

Closure? at Bradford Arts Centre is a one-act comedy lecture-performance where Lydia De La Murrãy…

Openings

Season

24th April 2026
A poster advertising the show

In a magnificent concert with orchestra, choir and guest artists, the dark voice of the late actor…

Openings

Season

22nd November 2026
A picture of comedian Rich Hall, playing an acoustic guitar

Chin Music has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or…

Openings

Season

2nd June 2026
an Ukiyo-e print

Discover Ukiyo-e at Cliffe Castle.

Openings

Season

3rd November 2025-1st March 2026
Card Fettlers | Ian Beesley

An exhibition of work by renowned Bradford-born social documentary photographer Ian Beesley at…

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-2nd November 2026
Northern Star Organ Trio event poster.

Enjoy a free evening of high‑quality jazz at Darley Street Kitchen as the Northern Star Organ Trio…

Openings

Season

27th February 2026
The Proclaimers poster

Bradford Live welcomes the Proclaimers

Openings

Season

17th October 2026
Promotional image for the Royal Opera House screening of The Magic Flute.

Mozart’s fantastical opera The Magic Flute shines in David McVicar’s enchanting production,…

Openings

Season

21st April 2026
The Choral Film!

A screening of The Choral, filmed in and around Saltaire, will take place at Victoria Hall.

Openings

Season

26th March 2026
A group of musicians

The Live Room presents a pair of wonderful musicians

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026
Spring Fair in the courtyard.

Ilkley Manor House’s Spring Fair

Openings

Season

9th May 2026
The Cavern Beatles

The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows. This new tour will…

Openings

Season

1st October 2026
A poster advertising the concert, featuring a horned beast

40th Anniversary “Somewhere On Tour 1986-87.” If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had…

Openings

Season

19th September 2026
The Colonial Brontës

The wonderful new exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

Openings

Season

4th February 2026-31st December 2026
A picture of comedian Susan Calman

Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back with a brand-new show.

Openings

Season

14th October 2026
Bobak drinking Persian tea, sharing culture and warmth.

At Bradford Arts Centre, Bobak’s dance-theatre fuses storytelling, music, and clowning in an…

Openings

Season

21st May 2026
A poster advertising the show

Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool…

Openings

Season

4th June 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
Creating Connections: Exploring Creative Engagement

East Riddlesden Hall presents a new exhibition

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-25th March 2026
Thornton Arts Trail poster

Thornton Art Trail returns this summer, bringing a vibrant mix of local art to homes, studios, and…

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-7th June 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring Fireman Sam and friends on a desert island

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show is…

Openings

Season

29th July 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…

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

Set in the heart of Bronte Country this beamed cottage commands stunning views. Roll top bath,…

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

A beautiful 200 year old detached stone built Holiday barn set within a 5 acre smallholding located…

Old Registry Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A wedding venue

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Stay & Explore

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

An old mill building

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

Stay & Explore

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

YHA Haworth

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

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