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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

A walk linking three important sites associated with “Wuthering Heights” around Stanbury.

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers…

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Follow the Saltaire Heritage Trail, which includes 10 significant buildings and landmarks that were…

Esholt Village

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

Walking Activity

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

Holden Park

Holden Park (known locally as Oakworth Park) is absolutely unique, with grottoes and caves twining…

A man and two women at a bowling alley

Bowling has never been more fun than at Hollywood Bowl ten pin bowling centres. Whether you are…

Baildon Moor

Baildon Moor is a great place for walking and is popular with kite fliers and model aircraft…

Tapestry Arts in Tong.

Tapestry - it’s a real chameleon in Bradford - a live music venue, a comedy club, a little theatre,…

A museum display

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

External view of Tinker Gallery

The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original art by…

Bradford Live Exterior.

Step into the spotlight at Bradford Live—the city’s stunning new live entertainment venue in the…

An old mill building

Theatre in the Mll has an enviable reputation as a vibrant, professional venue. One of the…

Cliffe Castle Park Fountain View

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

Dales Way public footpath signage.

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

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 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…

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…

Fields & Farms North of Eldwick

An gentle walk through the beautiful countryside around Eldwick.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

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

Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

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

Bradford City Football Club

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

View from the towpath with trees and barge on the canal

The Leeds - Liverpool Canal is one of the longest canals in England and passes through Bradford…

Prince Of Wales Park Gate

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

What's On Highlights

Disney Princess – The Concert poster featuring illustrated princesses and event details for Bradford Live.

Disney Princess – The Concert brings the magic of Disney’s iconic princess songs to life on stage…

Openings

Season

3rd April 2027
A poster for the show featuring pictures of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard

We Three Kings - Of Rock N Roll celebrates the music of three artists; Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard &…

Openings

Season

1st April 2027
Metallic gold and silver textile artwork with geometric stitched patterns and a central triangular motif.

Join textile artist Sarah for a glitter‑filled workshop inspired by Gustav Klimt, creating…

Openings

Season

12th December 2026
A woman with a guitar

Dar Williams plays The Live Room

Openings

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4th 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…

Openings

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31st July 2027
A woodland log pile

Jeff Davitt will outline the principles of rewilding as they apply to Yorkshire, illustrating what…

Openings

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26th June 2026
A picture of a Freddie Mercury tribute artist performing on a stage

Be part of a night like no other at the Bradford Alhambra as we bring you the concert you’ve been…

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30th September 2026
Haworth Festival logo

Haworth Festival is a celebration of creativity, performance and community spirit, bringing music,…

Openings

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8th July 2026-26th July 2026
A picture of comedian Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road and coming to the Studio Theatre with a brand-new…

Openings

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29th April 2027
A picture of adventurer James Garnett

James Garnett, the first organ transplant patient to traverse Greenland under human power alone, is…

Openings

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1st August 2026
Bradford & Airedale Youth Choir: A Choral Christmas Cracker

Bradford and Airedale Youth Choir, Ilkley Youth Choir, and Ilkley Stage Singers would like to…

Openings

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13th December 2026
The Total Stone Roses Poster

The Total Stone Roses bring the sound and spirit of Manchester’s iconic band to Underground…

Openings

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7th August 2026
A colourful poster for free outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, featuring illustrated legs in yellow patterned stockings and black sh

Free outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night take place this summer at Haworth Central…

Openings

Central Park

12th July 2026

Roberts Park

18th July 2026

Roberts Park

25th July 2026

Cliffe Castle Park

26th July 2026

Roberts Park

1st August 2026
A poster showing a view from behind Simon and Garfunkel, looking out into a concert hall

The international hit show, coming to the King's Hall, Ilkley, tells the story of the origins and…

Openings

Season

25th June 2026
An old black and white photograph of Ilkley Grammar School

A guided walk in the centre of Ilkley looking at the work of these local builders from 1860s to…

Openings

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17th September 2026
A picture of musician Nik Kershaw

Join Nik Kershaw at King's Hall in Ilkley for an intimate evening of songs and stories to coincide…

Openings

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13th May 2027
The Comedy Store logo

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

Openings

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12th September 2026
Soft Girls Who Hike: Hike to the Brontë Falls.

Emily and Lucy, founders of Soft Girls Who Hike and creators of “soft hiking,” will join the walk…

Openings

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25th July 2026
A picture of author AA Dhand

A.A. Dhand, Sunday Times bestselling author and Bradford’s own, comes to the Great Hall of Bradford…

Openings

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3rd July 2026
Ilkley Bandstand

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with a weekend of fun in Ilkley

Openings

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1st August 2026-2nd August 2026
A picture showing Jon Bon Jovi tribute artist Tony Pearce

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey at the King's Hall Ilkley, with the…

Openings

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13th September 2026
A poster advertising the concert

This is live festive film music on an epic scale, brought to you at St. George's Hall by the Great…

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5th December 2026
“Two people in a scene from the Windrush‑themed film”

Presented as part of the National Windrush Day celebrations, this film—adapted from Victor…

Openings

Season

20th June 2026
A poster advertising the concert

Immerse yourself in the musical universe of Hans Zimmer at St. George's Hall

Openings

Season

22nd November 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

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

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

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

The Gin Lounge Bar

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

Stay & Explore

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

An old mill building

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

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.

Bedroom | Leonardo Hotel

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

A hotel exterior

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

Stay & Explore

Beautiful restored pub serving local produce and drinks with 3 stunning en-suite rooms available…

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

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

A bedroom

Beautiful holiday homes in Haworth

Worth Valley Cottage

Beautifully renovated Victorian cottage in Haworth. Fabulous location only a 5 minute walk from the…

Stay & Explore

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

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

Wooden lodges

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

Stay & Explore

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

A bedroom

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

Daisy Cottage Exterior

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

Stay & Explore

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

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