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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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

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

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

Keighley Picture House Cinema Exterior

The Picture House, situated in North Street, Keighley, is a purpose built cinema which first opened…

A building and garden

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was…

Inflatables at Infinity

Infinity family entertainment centre offers a wide array of attractions under one roof.

City Hall Bradford

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

Bingley Gallery Exterior

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

External view of The Flying Duck, home of Wharfedale Brewery

Behind the Flying Duck pub is an old barn that has been restored into a micro-brewery and is home…

Bradford Faith Trail at Bradford Cathedral

The Bradford Faith Trail offers guided tours of five religious sites on the first Saturday of each…

A tram

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

Sunbridgewells

Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford

Golf course

Northcliffe Golf Club was founded in 1921 by a small group of golfing enthusiasts, who suggested…

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and…

Riverside Parks Bridge

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

People paddleboarding

Doe Park is Bradford’s specialist centre for outdoor activities and education, situated on Doe Park…

Crazy Targets Archery

Crazy Targets is the perfect adventure all year round regardless of whether your with family,…

Window of Mrs Duttons

In Ilkley, Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops is a place to make and meet, with an exciting menu of…

Rail Story at Ingrow.

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.

The Wool Exchange, Pizza Pieces Ltd.

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

Myrtle Park Sculpture

Myrtle Park is home to some of Bradford's most popular events, including the Bingley Show. There…

IMAX

Seeing an IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum is like no other experience, with the giant…

A reception room

Leave the stresses of the outside world behind.

United Reform Church

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

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

The ancient woodland in South Bradford has stood for a millennium and spans 40 hectares.

What's On Highlights

A poster for the show featuring Celine Dion tribute artist January Butler

A stunning live concert celebrating the music of Celine Dion - brought to the stage in a bold,…

Openings

Season

15th January 2027
A picture of Ted Kravitz

Join pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz in conversation with Matt Majendie at St. George's Hall for a…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Close‑up of hands shaping a clay bowl on a pottery wheel, showing the pinch‑potting process during a workshop.

Make a clay pinch pot vase with Jess Swift at South Square Centre! No experience needed for this…

Openings

Season

20th August 2026
Three cyclists riding off road, accompanied by a runner

The Sue Ryder Bronte Off Road Bike Challenge is back for 2026! Join us and take on Anne, Emily,…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
The Comedy Store logo

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

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Magic Men posing together in a promotional photo.

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is…

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Following the triumph of their last concert, The Bootleg Beatles return to St. George's Hall with…

Openings

Season

10th October 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 at St.…

Openings

Season

29th July 2026
Oxenhope Charity Straw Race

A fantastic charity race through Oxenhope.

Openings

Season

5th July 2026
Orchestral Qawwali Project

Experience an extraordinary evening of music at St. George's Hall as Royal Albert Hall Associate…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
A picture of Taylor Swift tribute artist Xenna

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanted tribute show at St. George's…

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
A picture of two children in a wood, in front of a house

Join us at St. George's Hall as pupils from schools across Bradford join forces to perform a…

Openings

Season

14th July 2026
A picture of comedian Susan Calman

Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back at St. George's Hall with a…

Openings

Season

14th October 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…

Openings

Season

9th May 2026-1st November 2026
A picture of three women celebrating at the finish line of an event

Celebrate loved ones this October at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley.

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026
A poster advertising the show featuring a singer jumping into the air against a backdrop of a colourful sky with many stars

Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars - the most authentic…

Openings

Season

16th October 2026
Close‑up of textured tree bark, with soft woodland in the background.

Visitors are invited to join a guided session at Denso Marston Nature Reserve exploring some of the…

Openings

Season

3rd December 2026
Bradford Dragon Boat Festival

Fun family festival, Adrenalin fuelled dragon boat racing on the water, and land side attractions…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
A picture of Bradley Riches and John Harris

Bradley Riches joins John Harris in the Great Hall of Bradford University for a thoughtful and…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
A poster for the event

Come along to our Table Top Sale and enjoy a fantastic day of bargain hunting, decluttering, and…

Openings

Season

8th August 2026
© National Trust Images/ Annapurna Mellor

Join NT East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley for a vibrant South Asian Heritage Month celebration with…

Openings

Season

19th July 2026
Bradford Accordion Band: All Creatures Great & Smallish

All Creatures Great & Smallish is prowling into Bingley Arts Centre and you are invited to a wildly…

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

After its triumph in the West End, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) - a unique and audacious…

Openings

Season

22nd February 2027-27th February 2027
The Colonial Brontës

The wonderful new exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

Openings

Season

4th February 2026-31st December 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

Beautifully furnished olde worlde two bedroomed cottage, wood burning stove, garden and parking…

Stay & Explore

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

Highfield Hotel Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Rose Cottage Bedroom

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

A sign post in the countryside

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

Stay & Explore

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

Brontë Birthplace (Exterior) by Matthew Gibbons.

Stay the night in the former home of the literary sister.

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Haworth Old Hall Inn

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

Holiday Inn Express Exterior

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Bracken Hall House Exterior

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

A farmhouse

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

Stay & Explore

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

A cabin

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

Double bedroom

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

Premier Inn Bradford Central Exterior

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

A double bed

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

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