Heritage

Bradford has a rich and fascinating history from Roman remains in Ilkley to Bradford’s Victorian grandeur. With a long industrial heritage, Bradford is proud to have once been the wool capital of the world. In the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire, Mill owner Sir Titus Salt built the village for his workers and today Saltaire attracts millions of visitors to its magnificent architecture. With elegant Victoran tree-lined streets the town of Ilkley has it's own style and character, however Ilkley has Roman roots and connections which go back to the Bronze Age. The windswept village of Haworth has its own history as home to one of England's most famous families, the Brontës.

Follow our top ideas for delving into the history of Bradford.

Download the Bradford City Centre heritage trail and remember to look up at the architecture.

Visit our local attractions to find out more about Bradford's history

Bradford Cathedral

Bradford Industrial Museum 

Bolling Hall 

National Trust East Riddlesden Hall 

Brontë Parsonage