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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.

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.

An acrobat in a red outfit similar to a traditional circus ringmaster holds flaming hoops as he is held aloft in front of several 8-meter tall red giraffe puppets, in front of Bradford City Hall.

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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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.

Plan your route →
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Discover what's on

Explore highlights from the Bradford 2025 programme.

See the full 2025 programme →
A young woman wearing a pink outfit and pink makeup, holding a pink beaded handbag. The phrase 'I DIDN'T ASK YOUR OPINION' is written on the bag in dark pink beads.
FREE

31 Jan – 5 May 2025 

I AM ME

A new exhibition created with young people from across Bradford District.
FREE Part of Our Patch

12–28 Mar 2025 

The DRAW! Tour: Workshops

Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
Andrea Dunbar sat leant against some stair railings. The image is in black and white and she is wearing long sleeve shirt and trousers.

12 Mar 2025 

The Dreams I Had: Andrea Dunbar

Celebrating one of Bradford’s most distinctive voices.
Bill Bailey sits in front of a large bush. He wears an aquamarine jacket.
FREE Part of Loading Bay

13 Mar – 6 Apr 2025 

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey

Breathtaking portraits – incredible personal stories.
A pregnant woman stands in front of a bed. On the bed, an item of clothing is on fire.
Part of Northern Soul

14 March 2025 

The Arbour

Clio Barnard, 2010

Clio Barnard’s innovative portrayal of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar
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Part of Loading Bay

14 Mar 2025 

Loaded Laughs

Bradford 2025's new comedy night.
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Part of Loading Bay

15 Mar 2025 

Ginger Johnson’s Fun House

Welcome to the House of Fun.
Musicians Lady Maisery in a stylised photograph, behind a blue-ish filter.
Part of Loading Bay

16 Mar 2025 

Lady Maisery with O’Hooley & Tidow

A double bill of English folk music royalty.

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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