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Things To Do Highlights

South Square Centre
South Square Centre

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

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler
East Riddlesden Hall

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

Exterior of an old mill building
Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering…

Impressions Gallery Centenary Square City Park Bradford courtesy Impressions Gallery
Impressions Gallery

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

Little Germany
Little Germany

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

Eccleshill Railway Walk
Eccleshill Railway Walk

A gentle walk through beautiful woodlands and fields, partially following the route of the old…

City Hall, Bradford
Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor
The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

An invigorating walk in the footsteps of the giant Rombald across Ilkley Moor.

Shipley Glenn Tramway
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

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

Five Rise Locks
Bingley Five Rise Locks

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

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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

Esholt Village
Four Pubs Walk

A gentle 4 mile walk around Esholt

A picture of someone wearing walking boots
The Brontë Connection

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

City Park Fountains
City Park

City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water…

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.
Saltaire Village Heritage Trail

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

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond
St Ives Estate, Bingley

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

People looking into a pond outside a large manor house
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

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

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum

The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

Ilkley Manor House Exterior
Ilkley Manor House

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings,…

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond
Around St Ives Estate

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Bradford Civil War Siege Trail

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

Salts Mill Exterior
Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

The iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.
Cow and Calf Rocks

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

Rail Story at Ingrow.
Rail Story

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

What's On Highlights

City of Culture 2025
UK City of Culture 2025

Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events…

Openings

Season

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Lead image: © Aïda Muluneh
Nationhood: Memory and Hope | Aïda Muluneh

Portraits of our local heroes form the backbone of Aïda Muluneh’s major exhibition at Impressions…

Openings

Season

11th January 2025-26th April 2025
Image: Part 25 of a Qur'an in 30 parts, written in gold Muḥaqqaq script and dedicated to Sultan Öljaitü in 710 AH/1310 CE in Mosul, modern-day Iraq ©
Fighting to Be Heard | British Library

Boxing, calligraphy and the collections of the British Library at Cartwright Hall in Bradford.

Openings

Season

17th January 2025-27th April 2025
Hamilton
Hamilton

The multi award-winning Hamilton will play a 7-week season at the Alhambra Theatre,

Openings

Season

28th January 2025-15th March 2025
Yorkshire Games Festival poster
Yorkshire Games Festival

A unique festival of all things gaming, celebrating games culture, design and production with…

Openings

Season

10th February 2025-23rd February 2025
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Steam Gala

Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind guest locomotives and home fleet at the Keighley…

Openings

Season

20th March 2025-23rd March 2025
Lead image: © Patrycja Maziarz
The Big Brass Blowout

Join us to celebrate the best in brass at Bradford City Centre.

Openings

Season

11th April 2025-13th April 2025
Lead image: © DJ Q
Bassline Symphony

The sound of our city as you’ve never heard it before at St. George's Hall.

Openings

Season

9th May 2025
A picture of the characters Mary Poppins and the chimney sweep Bert
Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins comes to the Alhambra Theatre for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-ly good show.

Openings

Season

21st May 2025-29th June 2025
Close-up of a tennis racket and ball (© Canva).
Lexus Ilkley Trophy Tennis Tournament

Get ready for an exciting week of tennis at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, hosted at the Ilkley Lawn…

Openings

Season

8th June 2025-15th June 2025
Lead image: Mammoth spear thrower © 2024 The Trustees of the British Museum
Ice Age Art Now | British Museum

Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition at the Cliffe Castle Museum.

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-14th September 2025
Bradford Literature Festival event at the Wool Exchange.
Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme.…

Openings

Season

27th June 2025-6th July 2025
Bradford Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival

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

Openings

Season

27th June 2025-29th June 2025
Memories of the Future | Akram Khan with Helen Linsell
Memories of the Future | Akram Khan with Helen Linsell

An ambitious dance work starring the people of Bradford at the Alhambra Theatre.

Openings

Season

5th July 2025
Woman waving a red flag in front of a steam train, symbolising a scene from The Railway Children.
The Railway Children

The Railway Children return to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-7th September 2025
Lead image © Aïda Muluneh
A Portrait of Us | Aïda Muluneh

A photographic celebration of our unsung heroes across the district.

Openings

Season

9th September 2025-6th October 2025
Pictureville cinema auditorium view of seats.
Widescreen Weekend

Experience Widescreen Weekend, a festival celebrating large-screen formats and cinema technologies…

Openings

Season

25th September 2025-29th September 2025
Ilkley Literature Festival Stage View at King's Hall.
Ilkley Literature Festival

The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival.

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025-19th October 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Daisy Cottage Exterior
Daisy Cottage

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior
Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel

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

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse
Ann's Farmhouse

Family run establishment on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with safe parking for cars.

Rose Cottage Bedroom
Rose Cottage

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

The Gin Lounge Bar
The Gin Lounge

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

A wedding venue
The Best Western Craiglands Hotel

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

Large hotel building and grounds
Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club

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

A bedroom
Midland Hotel

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

Great Victoria Hotel Exterior
Great Victoria Hotel

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the hotel is a landmark Victorian building,…

A bedroom
The Bronte Bobbin

Set in the beautiful village of Haworth this chic city style apartment is a perfect retreat from…

Bracken Hall House Exterior
Bracken Hall House B&B

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

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms
The Apothecary Guest House

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

A hotel exterior
The Crescent Inn

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

Worth Valley Cottage
Worth Valley Cottage

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

Fleece Inn exterior
The Fleece Inn

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

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior
Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel

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

A double bed
Dalesgate Hotel

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

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior
Hawksbridge Cottage

1830s semi detached cottage with breath taking views of surrounding countryside, near to moors,…

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior
Higher Scholes Cottage

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

The Black Hat Exterior
The Black Hat

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

Faweather Grange
Faweather Grange

Luxury log houses specialising in romantic breaks for 2. Private outdoor hot tubs, jacuzzis,…

Highfield Hotel Exterior
The Highfield Hotel, Restaurant, Bar & Leisure Club

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

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior
Abbey Lodge

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

Ashtree House Exterior
Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast

A family run bed and breakfast on the outskirts of the village of Thornton, the birthplace of the…

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