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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Ilkley Manor House Exterior

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

Totem and Play Trail in Peel Park.

Start your adventure here… The Totem and Play Trail is set in beautiful Peel Park, and features…

River Wharfe

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

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

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

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

Discover Bradford’s stunning tilework and architectural ceramics with this free self-directed…

External view of Tinker Gallery

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

Roadside view of Ilkley Cinema

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

Little Germany

Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed from a small…

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

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

Exterior: Ilkley Manor House.

The Ilkley Blue Plaque Trail offers a relaxed, self‑guided walk through the historic centre of this…

City Hall, Bradford

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

A theatre building

Professional theatre providing classic drama, musicals, ballet, opera, pantomime, international…

Black Dyke Mills Hannah White

The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue is a live music and community space in the heart of Queensbury.…

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

A large building

Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold…

An old mill building

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

Riverside Parks Bridge

A wonderful circular route from Ilkley through the surrounding woods and villages.

People looking into a pond outside a large manor house

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Walking Activity

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

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

The Dales High Way: an exhilarating 90 miles across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire…

A path through a garden

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

What's On Highlights

Cartwright Hall historic building with a central tower, surrounded by lush gardens.

A new exhibition at Cartwright Hall.

Openings

Season

9th April 2026
A Minecraft Movie

The world’s most creative game becomes a big screen adventure at Bingley Arts Centre

Openings

Season

2nd April 2026
A picture of comedian Tez Ilyas

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Fresh from travelling the world, the UK's leading…

Openings

Season

25th September 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
Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the…

Openings

Season

4th June 2026-6th June 2026
A poster advertising the show

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of…

Openings

Season

28th April 2026-2nd May 2026
A poster advertising the show with a picture of a kitchen counter with a rolling pin, eggs and flour on it

"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie” (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity…

Openings

Season

13th April 2026-18th April 2026
Heritage Open Days

Every September, thousands of volunteers organise events across England to celebrate its rich…

Openings

Season

11th September 2026-20th September 2026
Colourful image of a band excitedly playing instruments on stage.

Join The After Hours Quintet at Ilkley Playhouse for a thrilling journey through Trad Jazz, Swing,…

Openings

Season

17th April 2026
Ammonite

A tender, evocative period romance about discovery, passion and the courage to break away from the…

Openings

Season

16th June 2026
Diversity - Soul poster

Bradford Live welcomes Diversity

Openings

Season

29th April 2026
Bradford Latvian Club

The King of Swing : A Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring sparkling new arrangements by Derrick…

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of Barry White

The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White! 

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026
A group of pictures

A new exhibition from Caroline Rilatt at South Square Centre

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026-24th May 2026
Wild Wednesday: Weird Creatures, Boggarts and Beasties.

A Brontë Parsonage Museum Wild Wednesday event at the Brontë Event Space in the Old School Room.

Openings

Season

27th May 2026
A poster advertising the film, showing stars Eddie Izzard, Dame Judi Dench and Jim Broadbent

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for a tense pre-war spy drama with history on its shoulder and real…

Openings

Season

5th May 2026
K-POP Dance Heroes

Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a musical adventure through…

Openings

Season

8th November 2026
Close-up of a tennis racket and ball (© Canva).

Get ready for an exciting week of tennis at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, hosted at the Ilkley Lawn…

Openings

Season

7th June 2026-14th June 2026
A woman with a guitar

An evening of music at Bingley Little Theatre

Openings

Season

19th June 2026
Bradstock 2026 Poster!

BRADSTOCK 2026 brings together a diverse mix of artists at Nightrain Bradford for a full‑day…

Openings

Season

2nd May 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
Fishing for Compliments Poster!

A free live‑music event at Darley Street Market featuring the uplifting indie‑folk sounds of the…

Openings

Season

18th April 2026
K-POP - All Stars

Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage!

Openings

Season

26th May 2026
Hollywood glitz meets Bollywood sparkle poster!

Get ready for a glam night where Hollywood glitz meets Bollywood sparkle—fun, friends, and fabulous…

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Delph Barn Dining Room

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

Stay & Explore

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

Wooden lodges

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

Double bedroom

Weavers Guesthouse offers luxury guest accommodation in the heart of the picturesque village of…

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

A kitchen

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

Old White Lion

The 300 year old coaching inn is a family run inn where food and drink are taken seriously. The…

YHA Haworth

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

Stay & Explore

Large farm house set in green belt with all ensuite rooms. Great views down the Aire Valley. Ideal…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Fleece Inn exterior

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

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