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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.

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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.

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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.

Two walkers explore Bradford's rural landscape.

Posted June 27, 2025

48 hours at Bradford 2025 for outdoor explorers

This two-day City of Culture itinerary takes you through moorland, woodland and riverside trails that feel a world away, yet sit at the heart of the district’s identity.

Salts Mill and the canal in Saltaire.

Posted June 27, 2025

48 hours at Bradford 2025 for heritage seekers

This two-day City of Culture heritage itinerary takes you through the places that shaped the district’s past and the people bringing it to life today.

Where to stay

Cosy cottages, city centre hotels, and luxury places to stay, Bradford District has plenty of places for you to rest your head after a busy day of art and culture. Visit Bradford have some great inspiration for places to stay in Bradford.

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Food and drink

Explore Bradford's food scene, from its celebrated Indian and South Asian restaurants and award-winning fine dining, to quick eats and casual spots for a drink. Visit Bradford have your go-to guide.

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Things to do

Take a heritage walking trail through the city centre, uncover the history of Saltaire, or explore the great outdoors.

Find some brilliant days out ideas in Bradford District with Visit Bradford and stay a little longer.

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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.

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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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Discover what's on

Explore highlights from the Bradford 2025 programme.

See the full 2025 programme →
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3 Apr 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

YOU:MATTER

Marshmallow Laser Feast

Explore how we’re all connected at this spectacular immersive experience.

A detailed view of the Tower of Now sculpture, against a blue sky.
FREE

From 26 Apr 2025

Tower of Now

Saad Qureshi

This soaring sculpture explores what it means to be British – and celebrates Bradford’s dazzling diversity.

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FREE Artist Award

Until 31 Dec 2025

HOPE/ACT

People Powered Press

Installations from the world’s largest letterpress printing press.

Artist Award

Until 31 Dec 2025

Augmenting Bradford’s DNA

Razwan Ul-Haq

Homegrown artworks, made using calligraphy and community participation.

A wide shot of a metal horn on a pole in front of a giant blue curtain. They are inside the roof of an old mill.
FREE

3 May – 2 Nov 2025

We Will Sing

Ann Hamilton

Ann Hamilton transforms the immense top floor at Salts Mill for her largest solo UK installation to date.

FREE

23 May – 17 Aug 2025

Journeys with Mai

Sir Joshua Reynolds' spectacular portrait visits Bradford on a UK-wide tour.

FREE

23 May - 17 Aug 2025

Jameel Prize: Moving Images

Explore the relationship between contemporary practice and Islamic tradition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape.
FREE

24 May – 12 Oct 2025

Wild Uplands

Striking new art for the moors above Haworth.

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.

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