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BRADFORD 2018 ILKLEY · SALTAIRE · HAWORTH Visit Bradford Visit Bradford WELCOME CONTENTS WELCOME TO VISIT BRADFORD 2018 ILKLEY · SALTAIRE · HAWORTH Visit Bradford Visit Bradford WELCOME CONTENTS WELCOME TO 04 City Life 06 Ilkley – Timeless Town 08 Saltaire – Fabric of Life 10 Haworth – Endless Possibilities BRADFORD 12 Keighley – Full Steam Ahead 14 The Great Outdoors AND DISTRICT 16 Tour de Yorkshire 2018 18 Art & Culture 20 The National Science A truly cultural destination and one of the and Media Museum youngest, most vibrant places in the country. 22 City of Film 24 Heritage & Architecture Combine a UNESCO City of Film With attractions such as the and World Heritage Site with wild Brontë Country, Keighley and 26 Food & Drink and beautiful moorlands, throw in Worth Valley Railway, the Cow 28 Retail Therapy world class artists such as David and Calf rocks, Ilkley Lido, Hockney, and literary greats, Salts Mill, the National Science 30 Family Fun The Brontës, couple that with a and Media Museum, and the 32 Enjoy a Stay With Us vibrant city, packed with heritage Alhambra Theatre, all just a 34 Travelling in and Around and fun things to do, and you short train journey apart; it’s no the Bradford District have Bradford! wonder it’s one of the hot spots of the North for both fast paced 35 Map urban breaks and rural retreats. 36 Stay in the Know 37 Fairtrade Bradford 02 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 03 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford BRADFORD BRADFORD 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 galleries at the National Science wool brought to Bradford through its attractions and an impressive and Media Museum, which architecture. Nowhere is this more history, which is reflected overlooks the multi award evident than in Little Germany, a unique in the striking architecture winning City Park, a beautiful collection of 19th Century buildings, 55 of found throughout. water feature and an arena for a which are listed. spectacular events programme Take in the high profile throughout the year. A Bradford curry is a must when visiting exhibitions and interactive 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 Sunbridge Wells, 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. 04 www.visitbradford.com The Arches – Forster Square www.visitbradford.com 05 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford ILKLEY ILKLEY TIMELESS TOWN The picturesque town of Ilkley is situated in the Wharfe Valley, at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales. Photography by: Stephen Dinsdale Stephen by: Photography The former spa town of Ilkley, rose to fame in the nineteenth century when thousands visited for the fresh invigorating air. Renowned for its fresh air due to the surrounding moorland and beautiful countryside, Ilkley itself has an array of quality shops, cafés and restaurants. To learn more about this elegant town, nestled in the dramatic landscapes of Bradford go to www.visitilkley.com 06 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 07 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford SALTAIRE SALTAIRE FABRIC OF LIFE UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire takes its name from the founder, Sir Titus Salt and the River Aire, which runs through the village. Take a walk around Saltaire village, which boasts spectacular architecture, you will come across a unique selection of independent shops and restaurants. Explore Salts Mill, which once manufactured fine woollen fabrics and is now home to one of the largest collections from the world famous artist, David Hockney. Across the river is Roberts Park, where you can take a stroll, watch a game of cricket or enjoy a concert at the bandstand. Saltaire also plays host to a number of indoor/outdoor events and festivals throughout the year. To find out more visit www.visitsaltaire.com 08 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 09 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford HAWORTH HAWORTH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Haworth encapsulates all that is Yorkshire, due to its world renowned status ‘Brontë Country’. Haworth is also a haven for independent beautifully preserved museum. You can businesses, from luxurious handmade even explore the unspoilt moorland chocolates, to art galleries and an array and experience the inspirational spots of places to eat and drink, you can spend where the sisters wrote. 2018 is the endless time browsing up and down the bicentenary of Emily Brontë’s birth cobbled Main Street. and the museum are celebrating with a number of events throughout the If you are fan of the Brontë sisters, then year. Haworth also has a packed events a visit to the Brontë Parsonage is a calendar throughout the year visit must. The Parsonage was home to the www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk to find Brontë family from 1820 and is now a out more. 10 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 11 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford KEIGHLEY KEIGHLEY FULL STEAM Keighley has a great AHEAD selection of museums including Cliffe Castle Keighley is just a short distance from Museum and Gardens Haworth and you can get there by and East Riddlesden Hall. jumping on the Keighley and Worth There are plenty of Valley Railway. opportunities to shop in Keighley and the popular Cavendish Street is a good place to start. The Airedale Shopping Centre also has high street names on offer. If you fancy a break, you can visit one of the many real ale pubs. The town is home to the famous Timothy Taylors so you will always find some tasty local ale. 12 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 13 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO THE GREAT OUTDOORS Enjoy the big blue skies and inspiring views across Bradford’s rolling hills and rugged moorland. The dramatic Pennine countryside and wide open spaces are what makes Bradford District home to many fantastic walks and cycle routes. One of the best ways to explore is the district. Alternatively for those of you on foot and Bradford District currently who prefer to be off road, you can ride has three Walkers are Welcome towns; the Pennine Bridleway. Bingley, Baildon and Burley in Wharfdale. By having this accolade you can feel There are a number of routes such as confident exploring Bradford’s stunning the Airedale Greenway and the Great countryside with other very experienced Northern Railway Trail which are perfect TOP 5 WALKS TOP 5 CYCLING ROUTES walkers. www.visitbradford.com/explore for the more relaxed rides including all the family. • The Dales Way • The Tour de France route If you prefer heading out on two wheels, • The Dales High Way • Aire Valley Towpath you can choose from a number of routes. So whether you want to grab your • The Bradford Millennium Way • Airedale Greenway You can retrace the greatest sporting walking boots and binoculars, or jump • Length and Breadth of Ilkley Moor • Calder Aire Link event ever to visit Yorkshire; The Tour on your bike, saddle up the horse or trek • The Brontë Connection • Great Northern Railway Trail de France, and follow the route through with the alpacas, the decision is yours. All walks and rides are available to download from: www.visitbradford.com/outdoors 14 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 15 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO TOUR DE YORKSHIRE 2018 3RD–6TH MAY Since its launch in 2015 the Tour de Yorkshire has grown to become one of the world’s most dramatic and best supported professional cycling races. Stage two route of the Tour de The fourth edition promises to Yorkshire will return to Bradford be equally spectacular and is a on Friday 4th May 2018! The race not to missed! race will finish at the Cow and Calf rocks in Ilkley. Stage four on To find out what else is Sunday 6th May will see riders happening in Bradford come through Oxenhope and that weekend go to the challenging climb at www.visitbradford.com/events Haworth Main Street. For more information on Every year this UCI Europe the Tour de Yorkshire go to tour event takes in some of www.letour.yorkshire.com the county’s most spectacular scenery and attracts some of the most famous names in the sport. 16 www.visitbradford.com www.visitbradford.com 17 Visit Bradford Visit Bradford THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO ART & CULTURE DAVID HOCKNEY Photography by: Bradford has an eclectic mix of arts, entertainment Bradford was the birthplace of the Tommy London/Alamy Stock Photo famous artist David Hockney and his and cultural venues. The Alhambra which has stood work is proudly displayed in Cartwright CARTWRIGHT HALL in Bradford for over one hundred years, today hosts Hall, Bradford and Salts Mill in Saltaire. A permanent gallery opened in 2017 to mark David Hockney’s some of the UK’s top shows. THEATRES IN BRADFORD 80th birthday.
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