PLAY
Our year-round programme for children and families.
Our packed calendar of family-friendly activities proves that you’re never too young for culture – or too old for play.
PLAY is our year-round programme of free events and activities for children and families. Throughout 2025, we’re inviting you to take part in a series of playful interventions and magical moments of discovery – presented in partnership with Play Bradford, and co-produced with artists, architects, designers, theatre makers and the people of Bradford District.
What's on
14 Oct - 30 Nov 2025
REPLAY
Families of all ages welcome!
Enter an endless world of play in this interactive family experience from The Herd.
Intergenerational Play
This pioneering programme, created with Bradford’s Linking Network, shows that there’s no age limit to play.
Think playing is just for kids? Think again. We brought together pupils at 20 Bradford primary schools with residents of 20 nearby care homes – and inviting them to come together and play.
The two generations began by exploring the idea of ‘play’ in their respective environments, before joining up to play together. These unique interactions were designed to promote social inclusion and foster strong relationships between young and old, encouraging new connections that bridge the multi-generation gap – with benefits for the wellbeing of everyone involved.
Past PLAY events
8–9 & 15–23 Feb 2025
Grue
Wintercroft & ARCADE
A wintry world built by the people of Bradford.
5–9 Apr 2025
The Great Adventure Build
Woodland Tribe
We built the playground of our dreams – then played!
Apr & Aug 2025
The Great Adventure Build
Woodland Tribe
Children and young people came together to build the playground of their dreams!
Play Bradford
Keeping Bradford playfulPlay Bradford are passionate about using adventure play as a vehicle for social change. Find out more about what they do and how they’re making play happen anywhere and everywhere.
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Play Bradford are passionate about using adventure play as a vehicle for social change. Find out more about what they do and how they’re making play happen anywhere and everywhere.
