Family Fun

Spend time together as a family and enjoy a day out in Bradford district. Bradford offers great value for money with its many free attractions and activities.

When the sun is shining, kids can burn off some energy at one of the districts many parks; with a fantastic playground and boating lake at Lister Park , the Totem and Play Trail around Peel Park or adventure playground in Bingley St Ives. Children and adults will enjoy splashing around in the outdoor pool at Ilkley Lido or simply picnic and play by the river in Roberts Park , Saltaire.

There is still plenty to do on those rainy days as well. There are many free attractions such as Cartwright Hall Art Gallery and Cliffe Castle Museum. Look out for the activities for children run by Bradford museums and galleries during the school holidays. For something a bit different try a walk through St Ives Estate or travel by steam train on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Events and festivals are run througout the year as well child friendly theatre performances and outdoor films. So you really can guarantee the children won't get bored in Bradford district.

Family Friendly Things to Do

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Ilkley Toy Museum

Address

Whitton Croft Road, Ilkley, Yorkshire, LS29 9HR

Telephone
01943 603855

ilkleytoymuseum@outlook.com

Ilkley

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

Address

Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL

Telephone
01535 607075

eastriddlesden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Keighley

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers a lot to discover and explore.
Bronte Parsonage Museum

Address

Church Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

bronte@bronte.org.uk

Haworth

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from 1820 to 1861. Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were the authors of some of the best loved books in the English language.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Address

Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

industrial.museum@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.
Bolling Hall

Address

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431814

Bradford

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary exhibition space.
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

Address

Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5BN

Telephone
01274 589010

glentram@outlook.com

Shipley

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Address

Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ

Telephone
01535 645214

admin@kwvr.co.uk

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,…
Bradford Police Museum

Address

City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY

Telephone
01274 510245

info@bradfordpolicemuseum.com

Bradford

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford from the early 19th century onwards.
Bradford Cathedral

Address

1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EH

Telephone
01274 777720

info@bradfordcathedral.org

Bradford

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome, exploring its pace, beauty, varied worship schedule, exciting events, reflecting civic and national life.
Ilkley Manor House

Address

Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT

Telephone
01943 607 030

admin@ilkleymanorhouse.org

Ilkley

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, the Ilkley Manor House, has been converted into an attractive museum, arts and heritage centre run by the Ilkley Manor House Trust.
Cliffe Castle Museum and Park

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

cliffe.castle@bradford.gov.uk

Keighley

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

Address

Ingrow West Station, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5AX

Telephone
01535 680425

admin@vintagecarriagestrust.org

Keighley

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.
St Ives Estate, Bingley

Address

St. Ives Estate, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1AT

Telephone
01274 431000

Bingley

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other facilities include a childrens' play area, cafe and fishing.
Shipley Glen

Address

Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EA

Baildon, Shipley

A lovely sloped area of woodland, rocks and heather just outside Saltaire.
Laser Tag Mania

Address

Black Dyke Mills, Queensbury, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA

Telephone
07597 444256

hoverkartmania@outlook.com

Queensbury

Laser mania Queensbury is Yorkshire’s newest military laser tag attraction.
Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops

Address

3 Church Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DR

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

In Ilkley, Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops is a place to make and meet, with an exciting menu of contemporary and traditional textile crafting classes. With changing workshops every week, you can try everything from knitting, crochet & embroidery to…
Sunbridgewells

Address

Aldermanbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1SD

Telephone
01274 952 900

Bradford

Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford
Bracken Hall

Address

Bracken Hall, Glen Road, Baildon, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EA

brackenhallmanager@baildontowncouncil.gov.uk

Baildon, Bradford

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was established in 1981.
VR Immersion

Address

Unit 22 SF Black Dyke Mills, Brighouse Rd, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA

Telephone
07857 949503

Queensbury, Bradford

A brand new experience for Yorkshire. VR Immersion brings HTC Vive, a world of intuitive virtual reality gaming. Immerse yourself like never before in the next generation of games and let yourself become the controller at our entertainment centre in…
The Peace Museum

Address

Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA

info@peacemuseum.org.uk

Saltaire

The Peace Museum is unique in the UK covering peace history, non violence and conflict resolution. The museum sends exhibits across the UK and the World.