What's On In February

This February invites a spark of romance and adventure! With a variety of events and activities on the way—like cosy movie nights, lively festivals, scenic walks and the excitement of half-term activities for families—it’s the perfect time to fully embrace the season. Explore this month’s highlights, reignite your love for Bradford and start planning your outings!

Join a special guided tour of the wonderful textiles held by Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, 1^st February. This is a unique opportunity to see works by the likes of Morris & Co., Louisa Pesel, Earnest Sichel and more, and reveal the stories behind them.

Visit the new exhibition, From Haworth to Eternity, at the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which runs all year. The exhibition examines the development of Haworth and the public perception of it over the years as Brontë fandom became more popular.

Celebrate Northern film at Pictureville Cinema in Bradford this month until Sunday, 9th February, with the Northern Soul season showing as part of Bradford 2025. The run includes favourites like Wuthering Heights and Typist Artist Pirate King.

Experience Bradford’s woolly history at the Bradford Industrial Museum’s annual Blaise Wool Festival on Sunday, 2^nd February. Bishop Blaise himself will make an appearance to tell the story of the festival’s history and there will be lots of live music, stalls and demonstrations to enjoy.

Take a musically-inspired tour of Cliffe Castle in Keighley on Wednesday, 5^th February. You’ll get to see some of the unusual instruments held in the museum’s collection and even find out the museum’s very own theme tune!

Raise a glass or two at the Ilkley Beer Festival at King’s Hall on 7^th and 8^th February. With dozens of beers, wines, ciders, and gins on offer, alongside a variety of top-notch live entertainment, it’ll be a fantastic day out.

Set out with Bingley Walkers are Welcome on a 6.5-mile walk to mark the 25^th anniversary of the Millennium Way on Saturday, 8^th February. This circular walk will lead you through the beautiful Harden Valley and St Ives Estate.

Immerse yourself in the Yorkshire Games Festival, returning to the National Science and Media Museum from 10^th-23^rd February. This event includes special industry guests, new games to play and a chance to join in the gameshow Wi-Fi Wars, so there’s plenty to get involved with.

Explore the enchanted worlds of Grue at Damart Mill, Bingley, on 8^th-9^th and 15^th-23^rd February. Created by Steve Wintercroft and Arcade, the experience will take you through secret doors, enchanted forests and even underwater on an important mission as part of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.

Board the trains of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for some Half-Term Happiness. Trains will run every day from 15^th-23^rd February, whisking you along through the spectacular countryside of the Worth Valley.

Follow the Awakening Nature Trail through the grounds at NT East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley this half-term. From 16^th-23^rd February, wander through the gardens to find the first signs of spring emerging and create your very own sundial in the craft room.

Take part in a Witch Trial at Bolling Hall on Wednesday, 19^th February. Decide the fate of the accused and discover the witchy artefacts in the museum’s collection. Check out more half-term activities at Bradford Museums here.

Enjoy a few tasty drinks at the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, from 27^th February - 1st March. With the finest beers and ciders, live entertainment, and delicious food to snack on, this is one of the best beer festivals in the North.

Book your tickets today for this month’s amazing lineup of shows and concerts coming to the district. Hilarity will ensue at King’s Hall in Ilkley as the Stagefright Comedy Club introduces a line-up of hilarious stand-ups, whilst over at St George’s Hall in Bradford the outrageous queens of the adult drag panto present a scandalous version of the Wizard of Oz. Dive into the love, resentment and rivalry of siblings at Ilkley Playhouse in Daughterhood, and over at the Alhambra Theatre you can catch a little-known show called…Hamilton.

Music lovers will be thrilled by Wet Wet Wet at St George’s Hall, while younger audiences can meet the Pop Princesses there during half-term. Tribute acts celebrating Sir Elton John will perform at Bingley Arts Centre, Eminem at Tapestry Arts in Tong and the Beatles at All Saints Church in Ilkley. Additionally, enjoy a lively concert by the Brighouse and Rastrick Band at Christchurch in Ilkley,and catch folk star Parker Millsap at The Live Room in Saltaire.

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