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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

Five Rise Locks

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

An image of Harold Park by Bradford District Parks.

Discover the beauty of nature at Harold Park in Low Moor! With spacious grounds, scenic walks, and…

Sunbridgewells

Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford

United Reform Church

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

Visit Bradford Activity

LaserZone is the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art equipment, you score points by…

Northcliffe Park Gate

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

Cartwright Hall Exterior  © Phil Jackson

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

A golf course

Popular golf club located in Ilkley, with a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse.

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Visit the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, the historic home where the Brontë sisters were born,…

Funzy Exterior

Funzy a unique inflatable theme park located at Leisure Exchange Bradford.

Looney Golf

Looney Golf is a indoor crazy golf for all ages to enjoy, with two spectacular themes for you and…

People looking at stained glass windows

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary…

Flip Out Soft Play

Discover the epic attractions & features available at Flip Out Adventure Park Bradford.

Walking Activity

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

All Saints Church Ilkley Exterior

The location of All Saints’ Parish Church Ilkley, originally, the site of the Roman fort of…

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

A large building

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

Bronte Waterfalls

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

Sculpture at Ferniehurst Dell, Baildon.

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

A man standing against a target

Imagine darts but with axes. Sounds a bit crazy but it’s an experience you won’t forget!

Esholt Village

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

Go Karting

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

What's On Highlights

80s DJ Party Night Poster!

An 80s‑themed night at Napoleons Casino Bradford with a DJ playing the decade’s biggest hits,…

Openings

Season

18th September 2026
Promotional graphic for a live music event at Darley Street Kitchen featuring illustrated artwork of a skeleton musician.

Enjoy an afternoon of blues-infused guitar and Americana-inspired sounds from Dead Freedom at…

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7th August 2026
A night time view of a street in Nashville

Take a trip though Country music’s greatest hits with Country Hits Live at King's Hall, ilkley.

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22nd October 2026
A picture advertising the event showing a portrait being painted

Join celebrated painter Julia Sterland for a one-to-one live portrait session at the Theatre…

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27th September 2026
Pheonix Open Day poster

A special open day at the Keighley Bus Museum Trust

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23rd August 2026
Gallery view of the Pre‑Raphaelites Reframed exhibition.

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery presents a selection of works from Bradford District Museums &…

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28th March 2026-31st December 2026
An adult helps a child with a hands-on craft activity at a table indoors. Both are holding small objects and concentrating on a creative task.

Play with Bradford Museums invites families to explore Bradford’s museums through a giant…

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5th August 2026
Black-and-white photo of a live music performance on stage beneath a “Mehfil” sign.

Experience the magic of Punjabi music live as Mehfil returns with an intimate evening of powerful…

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Season

25th August 2026
Quiz host!

Head down to Darley Street Market’s vibrant Street Kitchen on the first Wednesday of every month…

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Season

4th March 2026-23rd December 2026
A picture of musician Nigel Kennedy

Virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy returns to St. George's Hall as part of his first - and biggest -…

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Season

8th October 2026
A group of walkers at a moorland trig point

Join Baildon Walkers Are Welcome for a circular walk around the moors above Baildon to celebrate…

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1st August 2026
A poster advertising the musical

You can’t stop OUR beat - Hairspray is back on tour and coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford -…

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20th September 2027-25th September 2027
Handmade polymer clay earrings in red and turquoise with gold accents displayed on a branded ‘made by gilly’ card.

The Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Little Craft House in Saltaire teaches participants to…

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1st August 2026

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10th October 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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Season

21st December 2026
Jacob Rees-Mogg

Jacob Rees-Mogg comes to the King's Hall, Ilkley.

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15th May 2027
An artists palette and brush

Join us at Bingley Arts Centre for April De Angelis' modern reimagining of the Greek myth

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25th January 2027-30th January 2027
Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

Haunt Me Then… and Now is an exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum exploring a century of…

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Season

4th February 2026-31st August 2026
Trainspotting The Musical Poster!

CHOOSE LIFE. Trainspotting: The Musical brings its raw, electric, nineties‑charged energy to…

Openings

Season

8th February 2027-13th February 2027
Historic stone building framed by trees and gardens, with a White Rose of Yorkshire emblem in the top-left corner against a blue sky.

Join us as we celebrate Yorkshire Day at Ilkley Manor House

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1st August 2026
“Home Alone In Concert” featuring Kevin McCallister’s surprised expression, two burglars in the background.

Experience one of the ultimate festive films in a whole new way – with the iconic soundtrack by…

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16th December 2026
Hexagonal fabric pieces arranged in clusters on a wooden surface, showing the English Paper Piecing technique

Join The Little Craft House in Saltaire to learn English Paper Piecing — a relaxing, creative…

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15th August 2026
People clinking champagne flutes

The event of the year has arrived with our New Year's Eve Gala Ball at Craiglands Hotel.

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31st December 2026
A picture of singer Russell Watson

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the King's Hall, Ilkley, with one of the world’s most…

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23rd October 2026
A poster advertising the show

A must-see live show for little ones! The UK’s ultimate tribute to the global sensation Ms Rachel…

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Season

31st July 2027

Accommodation Highlights

A hotel building

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

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

Stay & Explore

Budget accommodation for the business or leisure traveller. We guarantee good quality rooms,…

Stay & Explore

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

Old White Lion

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

Stay & Explore

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

A shop front

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

Wheatley Arms Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

An old building

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

A bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

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

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

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Stay & Explore

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

A kitchen

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

A wedding venue

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

A cabin

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

Oakwood Hall Hotel

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

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

Hollies Cottage Lounge

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

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