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Plan your visit to Bradford District, the UK City of Culture 2025.
There's never been a better time to visit Bradford
From the bustling city centre to the rolling hills of Brontë Country, Saltaire and Ilkley, find out everything you need to know to plan your visit to Bradford District, including how to get here, food and drink, places to stay, and ideas for days out.
48 hours in the UK City of Culture
Plan your visit to Bradford with our jam-packed itineraries.
Posted June 26, 2025
48 hours at Bradford 2025 for families
This two-day itinerary is packed with easy wins for family days out in Bradford District during UK City of Culture: free museums, big green spaces, and proper good food.
Posted June 27, 2025
48 hours at Bradford 2025 for art lovers
This two-day itinerary takes you through independent galleries, creative takeovers and world-famous works here in the UK City of Culture. Discover creativity woven into the city’s streets, cafés and cultural spaces.
Cedar Court Hotels offer
Bradford’s Cedar Court Hotels are offering two special packages for Bradford 2025 visitors.
The Bradford 2025 One Night Rate offers 20% off the best available rate for bed and breakfast and parking, while the Two Night Rate offers a 30% discount.
Find out more and book your visit.
Our travel and accommodation partners
Find great places to stay with our hotel and accommodation partners.
Getting here
Plan your travel to Bradford District.Use our sustainable travel planner to get the best route to Bradford 2025 events and venues across the district.
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Use our sustainable travel planner to get the best route to Bradford 2025 events and venues across the district.
Discover what's on
Explore highlights from the Bradford 2025 programme.
23 Sep 2025
Mogul Mowgli (15)
Award-winning drama following Zed, a British-Pakistani rapper on the brink of international fame. Starring Riz Ahmed.
23 Oct 2025
Frontline 1984/1985: A Panel Discussion with Victor Wedderburn
Panel discussion delivered in partnership with The University of Bradford and Bradford Black Heritage Arts and Culture Group (BHAC).
Various dates in Sep
Sacred Vows and Sacred Spaces
Bradford South Asian Festival
'Chai & Chat' sessions exploring the significance of marriage ceremonies.
17-20 Sep 2025
The Invite
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap’s new immersive theatre experience invites you to a surprise party with music, movement… and cake.
18 Sep - 19 Oct 2025
OUR TURN: Practice Bradford
A group exhibition showcasing new work by four of Bradford’s most exciting emerging artists
18 Sep 2025
Global Dresses of the World
Intercultured Festival
Women-only fashion show celebrating the rich cultural heritage of textiles.
See what's on across Bradford District
It’s On In Bradford is the ultimate what’s on guide to Bradford District.
Check out upcoming exhibitions at the National Science and Media Museum, explore Salts Mill, see what’s coming up at Bradford Theatres – or find out what’s happening at one of Bradford’s many independent venues.
