10 TOP Things to Do in Bradford (2025 Activity Guide)

Bradford City Park featuring a fountain and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Bradford which includes heritage architecture

Wool Exchange showing street scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Alhambra Theatre which includes heritage elements

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1. National Science and Media Museum

A feast for the senses, the National Science and Media Museum celebrates the audiovisual with its optical illusions, live experiments and IMAX theater.

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National Science and Media Museum featuring signage

2. Bradford City Hall

Bradford is a city blessed with architectural masterpieces and Bradford City Hall stands out as one of its finest examples. It is both a tourist attraction and the headquarters of Bradford’s city council. Spend time inspecting the richly decorated façade and peek inside the halls and meeting rooms. Marvel at the reflection of the building in a mirror pool, attend dazzling light shows and visit a police museum.

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Bradford City Hall which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and night scenes

3. Bradford Cathedral

Bradford Cathedral is both an architectural masterpiece and the lifeblood of the city’s religious activity. This Gothic-style landmark stands proud in the heart of Bradford city center. Its interior is home to elaborate embroidery, work by one of England’s most famous window designers and pieces by renowned sculptors. Marvel at the artistic flair of Bradford Cathedral, experience its spiritual serenity and attend organ recitals.

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Bradford Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a garden

4. Bradford City Park

Bradford City Park blends history with entertainment in the heart of Bradford city center. Completed as part of a city regeneration program, Bradford City Park was awarded The Great Place Award 2013 by The Academy of Urbanism. Relax on grassy lawns, visit an architectural wonder, have fun in a splash pad and be part of varied cultural events. Mingle with the young and old, tourists, students and office workers that frequent the park on a daily basis.

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5. Lister Park

Surrounding the majestic centerpiece of Cartwright Hall is Lister Park, a green sprawl featuring a boating lake and an adventure playground. Its water gardens, sports courts and woodland areas provide relaxing locations on the northern side of Bradford. Capture photos of the Baroque Cartwright Hall dominating the park’s skyline.

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What to do in Bradford

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Alhambra Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Alhambra Theatre during your stay in Bradford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

National Science and Media Museum

Kids love the distortions and tricks of the Wonderlab and the Games Lounge, while adults get a sense of nostalgia through the displays of old televisions and cameras.

Bradford City Hall

Spectacular light shows illuminate this imposing Venetian Gothic building, which is adorned with sculptures of British royalty and a Venetian-inspired clock tower.

Bradford Cathedral

Bradford’s oldest place of worship is a celebration of the art history, religious past and wars that have shaped the city and its people.

Bradford City Park

Hang out at this central urban park, home to green spaces, a spray pool, family-friendly festivals and a Venetian Gothic masterpiece.

Lister Park

David Hockney’s pop-art works and modernist prints feature in the gallery at the core of a vast park with water features, botanical gardens and a pretty lake.

Wool Exchange

This Gothic masterpiece once played an important part in the world of wool and was a hangout for socialites. Today, it features a bookshop and café.

Bradford Cathedral showing heritage elements and wildflowers

Little Germany

Learn about the local history of Bradford when you spend time at Little Germany. Experience the theater scene and museums in this culturally rich area.