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Top 10 Instagram-ready Spots
The Bradford district is a treasure trove of Instagram-worthy photo spots just waiting to be captured. Whether it's stunning landscapes or a rich cultural history, there are many places that will make your Instagram feed pop.
STAY & EXPLORE
There are a variety of accommodation options to choose from when planning your visit to Bradford. If you prefer a more traditional experience, you can opt for hotels, guesthouses or B&Bs. However, if you prefer more independence, holiday lodges and serviced apartments are a good choice.
INSTAGRAM-READY INSPIRATION
Take a look at this list of the top 10 must-see places in Bradford and plan a short break to experience the beauty of this vibrant district and capture moments that will impress your followers.
LITTLE GERMANY
One of the biggest concentrations of listed buildings in Yorkshire and a regular location for TV and film shoots. Fantastically photogenic architecture and a great place to explore.
ILKLEY COW & CALF
High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and boulder. A climb to the top of the rocks is rewarded with fantastic views over Ilkley and across the moorland.
MAIN STREET, HAWORTH
Haworth’s famous cobbles are as picturesque as it gets. With quaint shops and cafés, incredible views and period architecture it’s well worth the trek up the hill. Visit during the 1940s weekend for the best photo opportunities!
HEWENDEN VIADUCT
An impressive viaduct standing 123 feet tall and spanning over 500m. The structure was originally built as part of the Great Northern Railway and is now a trail for cyclists and walkers.
KEIGHLEY & WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY
Pay a visit to Bradford’s own heritage railway and be transported to the great age of the steam train. Look out for seasonal specials for unique photo opportunities or just enjoy seeing the majestic machines in motion.
CARTWRIGHT HALL (LISTER PARK)
Bradford’s civic art gallery, worth a visit to wander (and maybe take a photo or two!) in the stunning Mughal Garden and to see exhibitions including the Hockney Gallery and examples from Bradford’s civic collection.
BINGLEY FIVE RISE LOCKS
An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the ‘seven wonders of the waterways’. Easily accessible from Bingley town centre, it’s the steepest staircase locks on the Leeds Liverpool Canal and well worth a visit.
CITY HALL
Bradford’s City Hall located at City Park is a 19th century Grade I listed building right in the heart of the city. Built in a Venetian Gothic style, it features sculptures of the Kings and Queens of England.
THE WEIR AT SALTAIRE
One of the district’s most iconic photo hotspots, this view of the weir at Saltaire is accessible through the beautiful Roberts Park and offers impressive views of Salts Mill and the River Aire.
UNDERCLIFFE CEMETERY
Undercliffe Cemetery is known for its impressive Victorian funerary design, including grand monuments, ornate tombs, decorated obelisks, and extravagant mausoleums. It was a popular choice for wealthy and famous individuals in Bradford and also offers great views of the city.
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Little Germany
Bradford
Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed from a small market town to a prosperous city with the development of manufacturing in the 18th century and the growth in the wool trade.
By the middle of the 19th century there were 38 worsted mills in…
Cow and Calf Rocks
Ilkley
High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and boulder, also known as Hangingstone Rocks. Ilkley Moor is a great place for walking and rock climbing and impressive views can be enjoyed.
Haworth Village
Haworth
Haworth is a small village located in the Pennine hills of West Yorkshire, England. It is most famous for being the home of the Brontë sisters and is a popular destination to visit. Haworth has a lot to offer with its cobbled streets, quaint pubs, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
The Great Northern Railway Trail
Bradford
This route intersects with National Route 69 and gives you the opportunity to cross the Grade II listed Hewenden viaduct, with spectacular views across this wooded valley.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Keighley
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from Keighley to Oxenhope through beautiful Brontë country. Board our steam train and enjoy the sound of the engine climbing the steep sides of the valley, while great clouds of steam and smoke add drama to…
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Bradford
Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British art.
Bingley Five Rise Locks
Bingley
An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven wonders of the waterways'.
City Park
Bradford
City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water feature in any UK city, plus more that 100 fountains, laser lighting and mist effects.
Saltaire Village Heritage Trail
Shipley
Follow the Saltaire Heritage Trail, which includes 10 significant buildings and landmarks that were part of Victorian mill baron Sir Titus Salt's model village when it was established in 1851.
Itinerary Distances
| From | To | Distance * (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Germany (53.794,-1.74673) | Cow and Calf Rocks (53.91678,-1.80322) | 12.75 |
| Cow and Calf Rocks (53.91678,-1.80322) | Haworth Village (53.83009,-1.95394) | 12.44 |
| Haworth Village (53.83009,-1.95394) | The Great Northern Railway Trail (53.7751,-1.83888) | 8.76 |
| The Great Northern Railway Trail (53.7751,-1.83888) | Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (53.831,-1.9487) | 8.58 |
| Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (53.831,-1.9487) | Cartwright Hall Art Gallery (53.81218,-1.7717) | 10.64 |
| Cartwright Hall Art Gallery (53.81218,-1.7717) | Bingley Five Rise Locks (53.8558,-1.83798) | 5.87 |
| Bingley Five Rise Locks (53.8558,-1.83798) | City Park (53.79216,-1.75404) | 8.08 |
| City Park (53.79216,-1.75404) | Saltaire Village Heritage Trail (53.83959,-1.7897) | 5.2 |
| Saltaire Village Heritage Trail (53.83959,-1.7897) | Undercliffe Cemetery (53.80528,-1.73794) | 4.6 |
| Total Distance * | 76.9 miles | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 2.48 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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