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Bradford city centre is home to the Alhambra Theatre and soon to be renovated St Georges Hall. Both over one hundred years old, they offer a complementary mix of comedy and CITY LIFE west end shows. Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO City Proud to have been one of the richest cities in the country due to its of Film due to its rich film heritage and international recognition for wool, the inspirational movie locations. Wool Exchange, built in the 19th Century, still shows the wealth and importance It is a cultural city with many overlooks the multi award wool brought to Bradford through its attractions and an impressive winning City Park, a beautiful architecture. Nowhere is this more history, which is reflected in water feature and an arena for a evident than in Little Germany, a the striking architecture found spectacular events programme unique collection of 19th Century throughout. Take in the high throughout the year. buildings, 55 of which are listed. profile exhibitions and interactive galleries at the National Science A Bradford curry is a must when visiting and Media Museum, which the city but if you prefer more traditional cuisine there is plenty of choice. Try North Parade and quench your thirst with the wonderful varieties of real ale. Be wowed by , an intricate maze of tunnels, which have been restored and now host a unique shopping, eating and drinking experience within characterful and quirky surroundings. For more shopping, visit Broadway Shopping Centre or the Kirkgate Shopping Centre, perfect for keeping up with the latest trends.

Bradford city centre is packed full of exciting things to do whether you are visiting for a day or longer. So be bold and book your visit today.

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Bradford is proud to be the world’s first UNESCO City of Film but did you know there is also a flourishing arts scene, fascinating exhibitions and beautiful theatres. Explore the city and discover some of our Photography by: Rob Ford Photography hidden gems.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE The spectacular Alhambra Theatre Based in Little Germany in Bradford’s city opened its doors in 1914 and is still a centre, the theatre has a proud heritage, prime venue for high quality productions. as a unique building with many of its Sit back and relax in this amazing venue historic features intact. whilst enjoying the superb architecture. Prior to the show why not enjoy drinks in The Bradford Playhouse, offers a wide the exclusive Laidler Bar or dine in style range of events in the heart of Bradford, at the 1914 Restaurant which overlooks including theatre, film, music, exhibitions, the city. comedy and dance.

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KALA SANGAM Kala Sangam is a leading south Asian and collaborative arts organisation which aims to increase understanding and EXPLORE appreciation of the cultural traditions of South Asia. Kala Sangam has an exciting programme of events and performances.

Why not try the Rooftop Café an independent café which serves fresh and locally sourced food from the Impressions Gallery is in the heart of the Yorkshire area. city, situated next to City Park. It is one of the UK’s most celebrated photography www.kalasangam.org venues and is proud to support new and emerging talent. Free Entry.

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BRADFORD POLICE MUSEUM THE PEACE MUSEUM Located in Bradford’s historical City The Peace Museum occupies three small, Hall, it provides a unique insight into the unique galleries in one of Bradford’s history of policing, criminal justice, civic many fine Victorian buildings. It is the enforcement and the development of only accredited museum of its kind in the crime and punishment in Bradford from UK and is a member of the International the early 19th century onwards. Network of Museums for Peace. The Museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays Visits to the museum include guided and Fridays 10am till 4pm. Other times tours of the original Victorian cells and may be possible with prior arrangement. court built in 1873 which formed and has Group bookings and school visits welcome. since been used for part of the original police station. Please check opening www.peacemuseum.org.uk times before you visit.

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NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDIA MUSEUM The National Science and Media WONDERLAB opened in spring 2017 Museum is best known for its fantastic and explores the science of light and interactive exhibitions and excellent sound. Visitors can step into a world of events programme. Visit the UK’s first wonder, where what they see is only the IMAX theatre which opened right beginning. Spectacular live experiments here in Bradford and see an exciting make visitors part of the show, and programme of 3D and blockbuster films large-scale interactive exhibits will for an all-embracing viewing experience. change how they see the world. It’s The £1.8 million state-of-the-art gallery science but not as we know it!

UNESCO CITY OF FILM Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO In addition to its film heritage credentials City of Film. This title bestows Bradford also boasts a number of key international recognition on Bradford as film festivals and film related events a world centre for film because of the throughout the year. To find out more city’s rich film heritage. visit www.bradford-city-of-film.com

Bradford has long been associated with film and filmmaking, dating back to the birth of cinema and is a key location for film and TV production due to its inspirational movie locations. The latest addition to this is the award winning TV series Peaky Blinders for which Bradford’s historic City Hall provided the backdrop.

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ART & CULTURE DAVID HOCKNEY Photo: Tommy London/Alamy Stock Photo

THEATRE IN THE MILL DYE HOUSE GALLERY BRADFORD UNIVERSITY , For a different experience, seeing new Retaining its architectural features GALLERY II innovative artists, then the Theatre in and the charm of its origins as a dye Gallery II is a University gallery which Bradford was the birthplace of the the Mill is a must do. See experimental house, the Dye House Gallery is a is open to the public. It is the base famous artist David Hockney and his theatre and edge of your seat artistic light contemporary space based in the for touring contemporary visual arts work is proudly displayed in Cartwright performances at Bradford University’s Yorkshire Craft Centre at Bradford exhibitions as well as the home of the Hall, Bradford and in . unique theatre. College. It is an outstanding venue for University’s permanent art collection. A permanent gallery opened in 2017 to art exhibitions, performances, events, mark David Hockney’s 80th birthday. www.brad.ac.uk/arts presentations and conferences. The gallery, which is dedicated to his MUGHAL GARDENS, life and work, is free and houses a www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/galleries/ LISTER PARK collection of his early work, including Yorkshire-craft-centre This unique attraction combines water and sketches, paintings, iPad drawings, colourful plantings in an architectural style prints and photographs. similar to that developed by India’s Mughal Dynasty. This is the first Mughal Water www.bradfordmuseums.org Garden to be built in the north of . 10 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 11 THINGS TO DO 12 Discover Bradford DRINK FOOD & www.visitbradford.com

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Start at The Broadway shopping Pop into the Kirkgate Centre for centre, located right in the heart of established retail names. Don’t forget the city which offers an individual mix the Forster Square Retail Park near the of independent stores, famous high Railway Station which includes some street brands and a variety of eateries. great high street brands. Keep an eye out RETAIL Bradford’s newest shopping centre has for Waterstones in the magnificent Wool a fun filled annual events calendar and is Exchange building on Hustlergate, a truly a great place for all the family to enjoy. unique location. Retailers within the centre include Debenhams, Marks and Spencer, Next, Bradford has more to offer than just Topshop, Topman, H&M plus many more. high street names. It has some of the best Asian shops in the country, THERAPY Make your way to the ‘top of town’, including Bombay Stores the UK’s largest where you can explore the independent department store. Here you will find shops around North Parade or the beautiful fabrics, complete wedding Oastler Shopping Centre on John Street outfits, gleaming jewellery and – a market popular for its diversity dainty shoes. and an amazing array of world food. Whatever you need you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for. 14 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 15 Discover Bradford Photography by: Rob Ford Photography Discover Bradford THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

A SURPRISING CITY PARK City Park is Bradford’s brilliant multi- programme of events and is very award winning high-tech water feature, popular with local people during the the largest of its kind in the UK. The summer months. Park’s computer plays 100 fountains, laser lights, mist and water effects City Park is a great place to relax, CITY like a maestro conducting a glorious meet friends or family and enjoy a watery symphony. Millions of different breath of fresh air. City Park, Bradford combinations of effects can be produced. has its own Facebook page and Twitter account @CityParkBD. So why not The space has gained a reputation check in and share your photos for staging a fantastic, high quality using the free WiFi.

CITY HALL City Hall is one of Bradford’s most iconic thirty five statues of rulers of England buildings. The Grade I listed building from the Norman Conquest up to opened in 1873 and was then extended Queen Victoria. in the 20th century. The most striking feature is the magnificent clock tower Look out for dates when City Hall that reaches 220 feet above Bradford’s Opens its doors for ‘Sneaky Peeks’, skyline, it has thirteen bells, weighing 17 a free self-guided tour where visitors tonnes, which toll every fifteen minutes. can view historic rooms such as The Lord Mayor’s Office, Council Chambers The clock tower is Italianate, inspired by and the Victorian Court room which the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, whilst has featured in the popular soap opera, the façade of City Hall is adorned with Coronation Street.

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BRADFORD CATHEDRAL When it comes to exploring the city’s Undercliffe Cemetery was opened in oldest buildings, a visit to the Cathedral 1854 and has been described as one is a must. With 13 vibrant centuries at of the most striking achievements of the heart of the city, you will feel the Victorian funerary design due to its thrill of history in this hidden gem. The impressive 19th century monuments. present Cathedral is the third church to Many of the rich and famous and notable occupy the site, and at 500 years old inhabitants of Bradford have been buried the current Cathedral is Bradford’s here. You will also get impressive views most ancient place of worship. of the city from the cemetery.

After entering the building take a look www.undercliffecemetery.co.uk at the dazzling windows, they house some of William Morris’ earliest stained glass, and then look for sculptures by WOOL EXCHANGE Flaxman and John Shaw. Make sure you The Wool Exchange was built as a wool leave time to enjoy one of the many art trading centre in the 19th century, the exhibitions in Artspace, musical events architecture still shows the wealth and or organ recitals. Free Entry. importance wool brought to Bradford. Today it is partly a Waterstones bookshop www.bradfordcathedral.org and café where you can admire the ornate ‘Venetian Gothic’ style and striking façade with carved portraits including Columbus and Francis Drake. Saunter into the book shop and be inspired by the high ceilings and marble columns.

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LITTLE GERMANY BOLLING HALL The wealth generated from Bradford’s Bolling Hall offers a fascinating journey industrial past is most evident in Little through the lives of Bradford’s families Germany, where you will find a unique for whom it provided a home for over HERITAGE collection of 19th century buildings of 500 years. With parts of the building which 55 are listed. These buildings were dating back to Medieval times, Bolling used by the German wool merchants, Hall is a rambling mixture of styles who built their imposing warehouses with every nook and cranny packed when the city had become the wool with history. Rooms are furnished and capital of the world. You will stand in decorated to highlight different periods awe at the magnificent buildings and of time so spend some time exploring, carvings still on show. but watch out for the ‘White Lady’ in the Ghost Room! Free Entry. Whilst you are exploring the area look out for the Grandad’s clock and chair on www.bradfordmuseums.org Chapel Street by the sculptor Timothy Shutter. This is an interpretation of a mill owners office with a comfortable chair, mirror and grandfather clock.

BRADFORD INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM Moorside Mills was built in 1875 as a small spinning mill. Bradford’s Industrial Museum now houses permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.

You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the Mill Manager lived, or visit the Mill-workers’ terraced houses dressed to reflect three different time periods.

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ENJOY A STAY WITH US There are so many different places to stay in and around Bradford, which offer you the chance to fully explore everything on offer.

You can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the peaceful countryside of Ilkley and Brontë Country, take in the rich heritage in the cosmopolitan or have the unique experience of staying in a World Heritage Site in Saltaire.

So why not choose Bradford for your next break away. It is also an ideal location due to its excellent public transport links which allow you to explore the area whilst leaving your car behind. To find out more about where to stay visit: www.visitbradford.com/accommodation

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