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Various dates in Oct 2025

Bradford City Centre guided walking tour

Follow Bradford’s history, origins, and its transformation into the city it is today on this guided walking tour.

Event Details
Date Various dates in Oct 2025
Times 2.30-4.30pm
Location Bradford City Centre

Join us for a two hour guided stroll through the centre of Bradford, one of the UK's youngest, culturally diverse and historically rich cities – the UK City of Culture 2025, led by a Yorkshire Blue Badge Tourist Guide. 

We’ll explore Bradford’s history, origins, and its transformation into the city it is today. Once one of Europe’s wealthiest cities, its Victorian architecture stands as a legacy. Known for technological innovation in both the textile industry and the film industry, Bradford earned the title of Wool Capital of the World and became the World’s first UNESCO City of Film.

The city has a strong record of supporting humanitarian causes and inspiring social reformers. Built on trade and migration, this city couldn’t be more Yorkshire. Let us peel back the layers and invite you to discover this fascinating city during its year of celebration.

Good to know

Please arrive at the meeting point outside the Bradford 2025 Ticketing Hub on Centenary Square 10 minutes before the scheduled start time, eg. 2.20pm for 2.30pm start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day.

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Not suitable for young children or people with advanced mobility requirements as it is a walking tour with a few steps.

If you have any questions about access at this event, please contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]

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