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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Five Rise Locks

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

The pretty flowers of Central Park, Haworth

Follow the Fair Trade Way through the district.

River Aire and Roberts Park at Saltaire

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

The Worth Way

A challenging walking route around the beautiful Worth Valley.

Bronte Waterfalls

Discover the inspiration for Wuthering Heights by taking a walk to Top Withens, where you will find…

Bradford City Football Club

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

Countryside and fields

Penistone Hill Country Park is part of Haworth Hill and is located in Bronte Country.

Keighley Playhouse

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

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…

South Square Centre

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

Go Karting

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

Light Cinema in Bradford

We're more than just a cinema. We show everything from live theatre to rock concerts. Whether…

Prince Of Wales Park Gate

Prince of Wales Park near Bingley has a variety of footpaths through wooded grounds, with a mix of…

Middleton Woods

Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

Visit Bradford Activity

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

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Exterior: Ilkley Manor House.

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

Impressions Gallery Centenary Square City Park Bradford  courtesy Impressions Gallery

Impressions Gallery is a charity that helps people to understand the world through photography and…

Countryside and fields

A beautiful country park outside Haworth

Image by Marcus Rattray

Bingley Arts Centre is a fully equipped community theatre that is popular for amateur dramatics,…

The sculpture is carved from sandstone blocks, it takes the form of a geometric seated figure in the process of rising to stand.

A self guided walk around some of Bradford’s sculptures. This trail takes you on a fascinating…

Little Germany

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

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…

A river

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

What's On Highlights

Originals Live

Originals Live brings together the Iconic artists of 90s dance. 

Openings

Season

7th March 2026
Bolling Hall Park

Dastardly Dummy Boards at Bolling Hall Museum explores these life‑sized painted figures and invites…

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18th February 2026
A picture of comedian Geoff Norcott

Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from comedian, author, podcaster…

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4th April 2026
People practicing gentle yoga techniques in a calm, focused setting.

A Brontë‑inspired wellness day with Emma Conally‑Barklem at the Brontë Event Space, combining…

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30th May 2026
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

The Festival returns to East Holmes Fields for 2025

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13th June 2026-14th June 2026
Neil Diamond Poster!

Enjoy a night of great food, live entertainment, and classic Neil Diamond nostalgia at this…

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15th May 2026
1940s Weekend Poster!

Experience wartime nostalgia with steam trains, vintage music, and 1940s re-enactments at the…

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16th May 2026-17th May 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…

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29th July 2026
Striking red poster featuring a headless wolf-like figure in uniform with a fiery glowing belly.

Ilkley Players Greenroom present The Animals by Sean Buckley at Ilkley Playhouse for the National…

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5th March 2026-7th March 2026
A poster for the musical, showing Lee Mead as PT Barnum

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no…

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31st March 2026-4th April 2026
The Very Best Of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons poster

Bradford Live presents a tribute to an iconic band

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25th February 2026
Saltaire Farmers' Market

Saltaire Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month at The Promenade in Roberts…

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8th February 2026

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13th December 2026
A watercolour painting

A new exhibition from Jennie Crawford at South Square Centre

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6th March 2026-29th March 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring a picture of George Harrison

Something About George – The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called…

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5th February 2026
Single White Female

Sharing a flat can be murder…Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere…

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12th May 2026-16th May 2026
A poster advertising the show, with a ringmaster and various circus acts

International circus acts, amazing magic & lots of laughs, come together for Circus Spectacular!

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7th February 2026
Kaiser Chiefs - More Employment poster

Bradford Live welcomes the Kaiser Chiefs

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Season

13th February 2026
Queen of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping…

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17th October 2026
A poster advertising the show, featuring Holly Bannis as Tina Turner

This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled career of the one and only…

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4th December 2026
A woman with a guitar

Dar Williams plays The Live Room

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4th October 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Immerse yourself in the musical universe of Hans Zimmer.

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22nd November 2026
Matinee Mayhem Poster!

Whitesnake, Queensrÿche, Ratt and Magnum tributes bring a classic‑metal matinee to Nightrain…

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22nd February 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
A picture of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, on stage

Join the 171st British Open Champions, the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band, at Ilkley…

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28th February 2026

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28th February 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

A hotel exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

A luxury first floor apartment on the edge of a national nature reserve

A bedroom

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

Large hotel building and grounds

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

A kitchen

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

A farmhouse

Pickersgill Manor Farm is a family run, working sheep farm situated on Silsden Moor neatly placed…

The Black Hat Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

Double bedroom

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

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

A hotel building

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

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

YHA Haworth

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

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