Summer Adventures

We can't wait to welcome you to the Bradford district for the summer holidays with lots of exciting events to keep you entertained this year, from BD:Festival to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's summer steam. Explore the exciting delights of Bradford's fantastic restaurants and bars, attractions and things to do as you set out on your long summer journey.

“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” J B Priestley.

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Made by Many Hands: A Heritage Craft exhibition

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Eccleshill, Bradford

At Bradford Industrial Museum, Made by Many Hands highlights local craft traditions inspired by the Heritage Crafts list and is accompanied by workshops and events across the site.

Dates

From:

3 May 2026to15 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Setting The Stage: 70 Years Of The Eurovision Song Contest

Address

National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ

Telephone
033 0058 0058

Bradford

Celebrating 70 years of Eurovision at the National Science and Media Museum. Go behind the sequins of the world’s largest live music event and discover how the magic really happens.

Dates

From:

15 May 2026to1 Feb 2027
Thresholds: Light, Memory And Place

Address

NT East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL

Telephone
01535 607075

eastriddlesden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Keighley

A new exhibition at East Riddlesden Hall

Dates

From:

24 Oct 2026to14 Apr 2027Various Opening Times
Electric Press Productions Present Cinderella

Address

NT East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL

Telephone
01535 607075

eastriddlesden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Keighley

A new pantomime at East Riddlesden Hall

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

From:

11 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

From:

20 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Museums for Play & Growth – Early Years Sessions

Address

Across Bradford Museums, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Bradford

Free monthly stay‑and‑play sessions for children aged 0–5 and their parents/carers, inspired by 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five.

Dates

From:

30 May 2026to16 Dec 2026Various Opening Times