Refuel with coffee and something sweet – or go for a full Desi breakfast.

Tiffin Coffee – coffee in the historic Wool Exchange.

Lefteris Café – local favourite, laid-back feel.

Cake’Ole – bright, quirky and cake-filled, right by City Park.

Sweet Centre Café – for a proper Desi breakfast done right.

• From October artist Carolyn Mendelsohn is turning the Kirkgate Shopping Centre into a gallery for a major photography exhibition celebrating Yorkshire women and the natural world. Check out the exhibition, Hardy and Free.
• Explore BD:Walls, an exciting new street art project turning the streets of Bradford into galleries. As you’re near the Bradford city centre, start with The Portal in Little Germany, but you can also find striking murals just a short distance away in Girlington, Ravenscliffe, MAPA, and Buttershaw. Visit the artworks for yourself and discover the stories of their local communities behind each piece.
• Hope/Act, is another a major visual arts project you can discover popping up across the district – including Bradford City Library, MAPA, the Science and Media Museum and Keighley Library.
• Then take a wander to Loading Bay to discover exhibitions like Nisbet Road Tailor’s Shop, an immersive recreation of a South Asian tailors.
• Fancy a trip out of the city? Take a stroll on the moors above Haworth to explore Wild Uplands sculpture and audio trail.
• Or visit the village of Thornton, birthplace of the Brontë sisters, and discover South Square for exhibitions, events, and a great café.

Fancy a late afternoon bite?

Mowchi – Asian fusion and street food on Great Horton Road.

Smorgasbord Café – coffee bar and restaurant, casual and friendly.

Check out Darley Street Market, serving up everything from Turkish coffee and baklava to curries, tacos and much more on their top floor. Find out more about their fantastic food vendors!

• Check out what’s on at pop-up Bradford 2025 venue Loading Bay – think experimental theatre, spoken word, music and more.
• You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to evening entertainment – browse what’s on at Underground live music venue, St George’s Hall, Pictureville cinema, The Alhambra Theatre and the brand-new Bradford Live.

Dinner options nearby include:

Mezza – Lebanese-style food in a cosy setting.

Bangkok Thai – authentic Thai food with lots of choice.

Blackstar Burgers & Shakes – for something quick and satisfying.

The Culture – modern Indian restaurant on the lively North Parade.

For drinks or a nightcap:

Boar & Fable – craft beer and a great atmosphere.

The Corn Dolly – traditional pub with character and a great pub garden.

Junoon Café – mocktails and shisha in a relaxed spot.

The Fighting Cock – for proper ale fans.

Spend the morning at Salts Mill, where you’ll find galleries, independent shops, and a world-class collection of David Hockney’s work (including his new exhibition 20 Flowers) all inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Don’t miss We Will Sing – a powerful installation from renowned artist Ann Hamilton inspired by Bradford’s textile heritage.

And be sure to visit the Peace Museum where you can discover the untold stories of peacemakers and social reform. 

Choose a relaxed spot in or around Saltaire:

Salts Diner – light, bright and full of character (booking advised).

Cultures – come in for wine and cheese, or grab a coffee and a tasty treat to go!

Village General Store – takeaway sandwiches and bakes.

Salts Village Bakery – grab a pastry and sit in Roberts Park.

The Half Moon Café – great coffee with a park view.

Take a walk. The Saltaire Circular Walk is a scenic route that blends nature and architecture.

Or head to Keighley to immerse yourself in Victorian grandeur at Cliffe Castle Museum, with stained glass by Morris and Co, portraiture, furniture, events and exhibitions.

Wrap up the weekend with dinner and maybe a live gig:

Rumpus – inventive burgers, loud in all the right ways.

Aagrah – well-loved local favourite for Indian food.

Rossini – relaxed Italian dining.

Shimla Spice – generous portions, warm welcome.

Catch some live music at The Live Room, or head to:

SALT Beer Factory – pizza, pints and DJ sets.

Saltaire Brewery & Tap Room – for a casual end to the day.

The Salt Cellar – craft ales and regular live events.

Explore more cultural events and plan your overnight stay.