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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

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

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

Northcliffe Park Gate

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

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

Top Withens

Top Withens is a ruined farmhouse near Haworth, which is said to have been the inspiration for…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

Landscape logo for the Bingley Heritage Trail showing a navy song thrush perched on a branch with the tagline “The Throstle Nest of Old England” on a

The Bingley Heritage Trail offers an exciting way to explore the town’s history, linking together…

A Cathedral

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

A peregrine falcon

Discover locations to spot beautiful peregrine falcons in the Bradford district.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Ilkley Lido

In addition to the indoor pool, this site has an outdoor pool or a Lido - perfect for a summer day…

Wuthering Arts

Gallery and gift shop on the historic cobbled Main Street of Haworth.

A climbing wall

Yorkshires very first Clip 'n Climb – Where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure…

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

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

Hall Cliffe Community Garden

Hall Cliffe Community Garden is located in half an acre of public open space in Hall Cliffe,…

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Go Karting

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

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

A theatre sign

Local theatre with a wide range of amateur productions with regular Jazz nights.

Bowling image via @ Canva.

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

Bingley Gallery Exterior

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

People Using People Powered Press

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS We run a small selection of workshops for all experience levels

What's On Highlights

Tower of Now, a futuristic architectural structure with sleek design and geometric patterns.

See the Tower of Now, Saad Qureshi’s 15-metre sculpture at Hall Ings, Bradford, celebrating the…

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-1st May 2027
A picture of a Flying V guitar piercing a heart

Get ready for a night of raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and thunderous guitars at the King's Hall,…

Openings

Season

24th September 2026
A picture of someone running cross country

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

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
BoyBand Legends – An Unforgettable Night Of 90’s Pop Hits poster

Tapestry Arts presents a night of boyband classics

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Autumn wreath made from seasonal foliage, berries, seed heads and textured leaves, displayed against a green door.

Create a stunning autumn wreath with Leafy Couture at Salts Mill, Saltaire, using seasonal foliage…

Openings

Season

16th October 2026
Myra Dubois - Siren

Siren is Myra Dubois' brand new show, and her most spectacular yet - and she's bringing it to St.…

Openings

Season

17th April 2027
Bradford Latvian Club

Collaborative band Svarc Hanley Longhorn is coming to JATP Jazz at the Bradford Latvian Club.

Openings

Season

7th May 2027
Garden View © National Trust Images

Join the Senior Gardener Ben in the gardens at East Riddlesden Hall.

Openings

Season

23rd September 2026

Season

21st October 2026
A photograph of St. Helen's Church

Come and have a look around St Helen's Church, Denton, a Georgian Church with a unique painted east…

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
A poster for the show

Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment as X-Plosion Cultural Arts take to the stage…

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
A man with a violin

The Live Room presents Jon Boden

Openings

Season

18th February 2027
Gold jewellery found via an archaeological dig

Join us at Ilkley Manor House for a talk by amateur archaeologist Rachael Varley on the British…

Openings

Season

27th November 2026
A person follows a crochet pattern while creating a colourful granny square in orange and dark green yarn.

Held at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops in Ilkley, this Crochet for Beginners class is ideal for…

Openings

Season

5th September 2026
A picture of children running through clouds of powdered paint

Put some colour in your summer and support Sue Ryder’s expert end-of-life care with the Sue Ryder…

Openings

Season

13th June 2027
A couple embracing in the rain

Emerald Fennell’s bold and original interpretation of one of the greatest love stories of all time…

Openings

Season

8th September 2026
A steam train passing a signal box

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala returns in 2027

Openings

Season

18th March 2027-21st March 2027
Promotional poster for Fuel Injected Magic 50th Anniversary Concert celebrating Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell, featuring Steve Steinman with fiery motor

Experience Fuel Injected Magic! at Bradford Live — a high‑energy celebration of Meat Loaf’s iconic…

Openings

Season

29th April 2027
A picture of a man looking into a dark doorway with a torch

This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal…

Openings

Season

6th April 2027-10th April 2027
The Prince of Egypt

Stephen Schwartz's sweeping epic of a musical is coming to King's Hall

Openings

Season

4th November 2026-7th November 2026
Bradford Latvian Club

Distilled from the vibrancy of Manchester’s RNCM, Apollo House are one of the most exciting…

Openings

Season

4th September 2026
A picture of Sharon Wright, Editor of the Brontë Society Gazette

Join Sharon Wright, Editor of the Brontë Society Gazette, at the Old School room, to hear why…

Openings

Season

14th November 2026
A poster advertising the show featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Moriarty

Sherlock Holmes the famous detective has been killed off by Arthur Conan Doyle at the Reichenbach…

Openings

Season

31st March 2027
An illustration of a barn owl

Join us at Ilkley Manor House for a Family Fun Day on the theme of Autumn Owls.

Openings

Season

10th October 2026
Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling true story that shocked the world to…

Openings

Season

19th March 2027

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

Bradford Digs Bedroom

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

A cabin

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

Stay & Explore

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

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

A bedroom

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

Wooden lodges

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Bracken Hall House Exterior

New luxury B&B overlooking Shipley Glen within walking distance of Saltaire. Perfect location for a…

An old building

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

An old mill building

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

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.

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