Bradford Attractions
Bradford (9mi/14km west of Leeds; pop. 269,000) is the principal center of the British woolen industry. It has a 15th century cathedral and the National Media Museum (formerly the Museum of Photography, Film and Television) where visitors can try their skill at newsreading.
The oldest building in Bradford is the Cathedral and Bolling Hall is one of the older buildings, now serving as a museum.
Bradford hosts several festivals throughout the year such as the Bradford Festival in June and Ilkley Literature Festival in September/October.
The oldest building in Bradford is the Cathedral and Bolling Hall is one of the older buildings, now serving as a museum.
Bradford hosts several festivals throughout the year such as the Bradford Festival in June and Ilkley Literature Festival in September/October.
Bradford Festival
This three-week festival runs from mid-June to early July. Events include various ethnic acts from throughout the world, as well as traditional dance, theatrical and musical performances.
Bradford Industrial and Horses at Work Museum
At the Bradford Industrial and Horses at Work Museum discover life in a Victorian working mill complex. Historic textile machinery is operated daily and the stables house Shire horses that demonstrate horse bus/tram rides twice daily. There is also the millowner's house to explore and back-to-back worker's cottages.
Bradford Industrial and Horses at Work Museum
Moorside Road
Eccleshill
Bradford BD2 3HP
England
Moorside Road
Eccleshill
Bradford BD2 3HP
England
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
The Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford is a Baroque style gallery built in 1904. The collections include 19th and 20th century British art and contemporary prints by European and British masters.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Hebden Bridge - Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded valley with trails that connect with the Pennine Way. It is characterized by its deep rocky ravines, streams and rich natural history. Hardcastle Crags is also home to the hairy wood ant whose huge anthills are scattered all over the landscape.
National Media Museum (formerly the Museum of Photography, Film and Television_
The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television features over three million items of historical, social and cultural value. IMAX films and movies can be found in one of the three cinemas.
Hours
May 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
