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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Map titled "Bradford: A City of Film," highlighting filming locations and current screening venues.

Explore the Bradford Film Trail and discover how local venues—from grand theatres to hidden…

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

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

Exterior view of Bradford Cathedral.

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature even in the midst of this vibrant…

A village street

Besides serving fresh, tasty food and drink, we aim to make your visit to Cobbles and Clay a truly…

Bradford City Football Club

The University of Bradford Stadium, still known to many fans as the traditional 'Valley Parade',…

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

Walking boots

Silsden Strolls are a series of waymarked walks around Silsden.

Little Germany Buildings.

GreenLine Mile, developed in collaboration with British Athletics and the Bradford Athletics, are…

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

A sign for the theatre

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

South Square Centre

South Square Centre is an arts led community centre in the heart of Thornton, Bradford. The centre…

A river

The Tranquility Trail allows you take time to appreciate nature in Ilkley Town Centre..

A shop front

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

Shipley Glenn Tramway

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

A theatre building

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

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

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…

A museum display

The Peace Museum is unique in the UK covering peace history, non violence and conflict resolution.…

United Reform Church

Only by visiting Saltaire United Reformed Church can you fully appreciate its architectural…

City Hall Bradford

The Historic England: Bradford City Heritage Trail focuses on the history of Bradford by…

Ilkley Lido

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

What's On Highlights

Miriam's Full English Live

Miriam Margolyes takes the stage at Bradford Live

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16th October 2026
Stories - The Tap Dance Sensation Poster!

Urban jazz, tap and percussion combine at Bradford Live in a dynamic show about a frustrated actor…

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8th November 2026
A couple posing by the wall

My Darling Clementine takes the stage at Black Dyke Mills

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18th April 2026
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Bradford Libraries are offering family activities in the…

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22nd March 2026

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31st March 2026
Barry From Watford

Barry From Watford returns with his stand-up show armed with fierce one-liners, biting satire plus…

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21st October 2026
Busy Like the Brontës!

Join this Brontë Parsonage Museum workshop at the Old School Room in Haworth to try one of the…

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10th April 2026
Ilkley Half Marathon

This exciting event is a 13.1 mile road race through the beautiful countryside of Ilkley, West…

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12th July 2026
A picture of an eye

A new exhibition of identity at South Square Centre

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3rd April 2026-31st May 2026
In the Air Tonight tribute show poster with bold title text and a moody, atmospheric design inspired by Phil Collins.

This is IN THE AIR TONIGHT - the ultimate live tribute to the one and only Phil Collins at Bradford…

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10th December 2026
Bingley Celebration of Walking Poster!

Experience the Bingley Celebration of Walking, proudly hosted by Bingley Walkers are Welcome.

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4th May 2026
A picture of comedian Ruby Wax on the phone, in a bath

Ruby Wax and lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh, will review clips from her…

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26th June 2026
Outdoor market scene under white canopies with colourful bunting. Vendors display products like chili sauces and crafts, while people browse and chat.

Real Markets joins Darley Street on the first Saturday of each month, bringing together independent…

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4th April 2026

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6th June 2026

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7th November 2026
A Somali Village in Lister Park: Weaving Together Industry, Culture and Empire

At Cartwright Hall, this exhibition revisits the 1904 Great Exhibition by centring the Somali…

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9th May 2026-1st November 2026
Harold Park Easter Poster!

Hop on over to Harold Park for an egg-citing Easter Hunt with The Friends of Harold Park.

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6th April 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of ex-detective Peter Bleksley

Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of…

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10th November 2026
A picture of two men running on a woodland path at night

Join us for the Winter Solstice Strider, a 10km or 5km head torch early evening run through the St…

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21st December 2026
The Rob Dylan Band posing on stage in front of a drum kit.

The Rob Dylan Band, hailed by Cesar Diaz as “more like Dylan than Dylan,” performs Dylan’s greatest…

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10th July 2026
Bradstock 2026 Poster!

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

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2nd May 2026
The Hooliemen playing instruments.

Experience The Hooliemen at Ilkley Playhouse—pure Irish folk brilliance from four master musicians.

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18th April 2026
Alex Dunlop speaking at event.

Catch the UK’s top circuit comedians at Setlist Comedy. Featuring Tony Carroll, Clayton Jones, and…

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28th March 2026
Cliffe Castle Museum © Phil Jackson

Join the Easter Bunny for a fun trail and creative Easter crafts at Cliffe Castle Museum, in…

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28th March 2026
The Comedy Store logo

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley! We bring you 'The Best In Stand…

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19th June 2027
A poster advertising the play

John Godber’s comedy masterpiece is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall…

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21st May 2026-22nd May 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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22nd May 2026

Accommodation Highlights

A sign on a building

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

Travelodge Bradford Central

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

Standing in the leafy village of Ben Rhydding, the Wheatley Arms offers fantastic contemporary…

Stay & Explore

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the hotel is a landmark Victorian building,…

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

The Gin Lounge Bar

Six boutique Edwardian hotel suites with roll-top baths and views of Ilkley Moor.

A hotel building

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

A double bed

The 2* AA rated Dalesgate Hotel is located in the village of Utley 2 miles north of Keighley, the…

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Stay & Explore

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

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

A bedroom

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

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Old Registry Exterior

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

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

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