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Welcome to Bradford

Discover the Bradford district, where fresh air and natural beauty await, and heritage and culture captivate. Explore two UNESCO sites, stunning countryside, and the former home of literary greats, all within a city rich in diverse cultures, now recognised as Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.

Bradford offers four unique areas, each providing distinctive experiences for both new visitors and returning explorers. Walk in the footsteps of the Brontës in Haworth, take a refreshing stroll on Ilkley Moor 'Bah't at', spend a relaxing Sunday with Hockney in Saltaire, or enjoy a West End show at the Alhambra Theatre. Whatever you choose, you'll find plenty of ideas and inspiration, and you're never far from a new adventure!

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St Ives Estate, Bingley

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

South Square Centre

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

The Brontë Connection

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

Bradford Industrial Museum

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

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

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

Ladderbanks Lane, Esholt and the River Aire circuit

A 5 mile circular walk through Baildon and Esholt

The Millennium Way

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

Ilkley Manor House

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

Bronte Parsonage Museum

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

St George's Hall

The Victorian built St George's Hall is home to a wide range of entertainment bringing the cream of…

Salts Mill & 1853 Gallery

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

The Great Northern Railway Trail

This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II…

Bradford Civil War Siege Trail

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

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

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

Cliffe Castle Museum and Park

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

Little Germany

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

Impressions Gallery

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

Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail

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

Rail Story

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

Bradford Police Museum

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford…

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

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…

Alhambra Theatre

Professional theatre providing classic drama, musicals, ballet, opera, pantomime, international…

Eccleshill Railway Walk

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

What's On Highlights

UK City of Culture 2025

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

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025

Nationhood: Memory and Hope | Aïda Muluneh

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

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11th January 2025-26th April 2025

Fighting to Be Heard | British Library

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

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17th January 2025-27th April 2025

Steam Gala

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

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20th March 2025-23rd March 2025

Six

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their…

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8th April 2025-12th April 2025

The Big Brass Blowout

Celebrate the best in brass with the Big Brass Blowout across Bradford District.

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11th April 2025-13th April 2025

Haworth Steampunk Weekend

Join the Haworth Steampunk Weekend in 2025

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3rd May 2025-4th May 2025

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10th October 2025-12th October 2025

Super Soapbox Challenge

Come along to watch brave soapbox racers hurtle down a huge ramp on Kirkgate in Bradford.

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4th May 2025

Bassline Symphony

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

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9th May 2025

Mary Poppins

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

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21st May 2025-29th June 2025

New Music Biennial 2025

Fresh sounds from the UK’s most exciting composers at venues around Bradford.

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6th June 2025-8th June 2025

Lexus Ilkley Trophy Tennis Tournament

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

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8th June 2025-15th June 2025

Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

The Festival returns to East Holmes Fields for 2025

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14th June 2025-15th June 2025

Ice Age Art Now | British Museum

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

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21st June 2025-14th September 2025

Dragon Boat Festival

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

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27th June 2025-29th June 2025

Bradford Literature Festival

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

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27th June 2025-6th July 2025

The Railway Children

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

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16th July 2025-7th September 2025

Heritage Open Days

Every September, thousands of volunteers organise events across England to celebrate its rich…

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12th September 2025-21st September 2025

Saltaire Festival

The Saltaire Festival is held annually, a celebration of the arts, community and the village's…

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13th September 2025-21st September 2025

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…

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23rd September 2025-27th September 2025

Widescreen Weekend

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

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25th September 2025-29th September 2025

Ilkley Literature Festival

The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival.

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3rd October 2025-19th October 2025

Matilda

Matilda arrives at the Alhambra Theatre

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30th October 2025-23rd November 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Weavers of Haworth - Guesthouse and Cottages

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

Overlookers Cottage

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

Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club

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

Ibis Bradford Shipley

Modern 78 bedroom hotel. Free parking. Closest hotel to Salts Mill, Saltaire, UNESCO World…

Daisy Cottage

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

Dalesgate Hotel

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

Midland Hotel

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

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel

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

Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel

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

Abbey Lodge

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

Rose Cottage

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

One Tivoli Place Guest House

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

Faweather Grange

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

The Crescent Inn

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

Ann's Farmhouse

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

The Best Western Craiglands Hotel

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

The Highfield Hotel, Restaurant, Bar & Leisure Club

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

Bracken Hall House B&B And Holiday Let

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

Hollies Cottage

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

Wharfe View Cottage

Wharfe View Cottage Ilkley is a holiday cottage sleeping six in three bedrooms.

Higher Scholes Cottage

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

Bradford Digs

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

The Apothecary Guest House

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

Great Victoria Hotel

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

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