UNESCO City of Film

Welcome to Bradford, one of just 17 cities worldwide to be named a City of Film by UNESCO in 2009! Other cities include Bristol, Rome, and Yamagata. Bradford's inspiring locations have appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, and the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM) is a key attraction.

The NSMM houses the UK's first IMAX screen and the Cinerama at Pictureville, one of only two such screens in the world! The museum also hosts the annual Widescreen Weekend, celebrating the best of large-format film. Whether you're a film buff or love exploring new places, Bradford's iconic sites are perfect for set-jetting adventures. #StarringGREATBritain

Highlights

• Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: Featured in the classic family film The Railway Children and its sequel. The operating trains and Oakworth station were highlighted throughout the film.
• Bradford: The BBC crime thriller Virdee was filmed entirely in Bradford, featuring locations such as City Park, Bradford's historic mills, City Hall, Cartwright Hall & Lister Park, Sunbridge Wells tunnels, and the Khidmat Community Centre.
• Esholt Village: For over 20 years, it was the location for the long-running soap Emmerdale (Farm). Fans can still visit many landmarks and even have a pint at the Woolpack pub.
• Historic Locations: Well-known dramas like Peaky Blinders, Bodies, and All Creatures Great and Small were shot in Bradford's historic locations, including City Hall, the Midland Hotel, and Little Germany.
• Ilkley Moor: Its breathtaking beauty made it the perfect location for Calendar Girls, The Witcher: Blood Origin, and Miss You Already starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette.
• Saltaire and Salts Mill: Frequently used for film and TV productions. The Railway Children Return, the 2022 sequel to the beloved classic, was filmed here, along with The English Game, Funny Cow, and BBC dramas The ABC Murders and Peaky Blinders.