Location: Bradford
Top Things to do in Bradford
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Bradford, England
Bradford /ˈbrædfərd/ ( listen) is in the Metropolitan Borough of the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, in the foothills of the Pennines 8.6 miles (14 km) west of Leeds, and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Wakefield. Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897. Following local government reform in 1974, city status was bestowed upon the wider metropolitan borough.
Restaurants in Bradford
1. Bradford Playhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Art Deco Theater and Vintage Bar set in the heart of Little Germany in Bradford. Home of the best late night live entertainment. Bradford Playhouse is a diverse Theatre venue, offering a wide range of different environments and Theatre spaces. From intimidate acting venues, all the way to a grandiose Theatre stage.
Reviewed By LizzieA1967 - Bradford, United Kingdom
On first impressions of the Playhouse I thought it was very shabby and run down and in dire need of National Lottery funding. The bar area was interesting......more shabby than chic. That said, the warmth and friendliness of all the staff was really nice and I was impressed how they took particular care and attention to people with mobility issues etc. The pantomime itself was excellent, great cast especially Buttons who gave Billy Pearce a run for his money. The drinks in the bar and ice cream in the interval were very sensibly priced I thought. I thought it was really lovely that the cast were down in the bar after the show posing for photos etc - a really lovely touch. I only booked my ticket a few days before the show after reviews from work colleagues and I am really glad I went - a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
2. Time Trapped
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Time Trapped is a fun, challenging and exciting live escape game right in the heart of Bradford City Centre. You and your fellow team members are trapped in a room and your objective is to escape within 60 minutes. Sounds easy? Think again. The rooms are designed to test your brainpower, teamwork, problem-solving and observational skills through a labyrinth of puzzles, riddles and brain teasers.
3. Shipley Glen Cable Tramway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Take a scenic trip on a historic attraction: the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain dating from 1895.
Reviewed By W9001LLamys - Bradford, United Kingdom
Great old time ride, Go for a walk at the top or grap a pint in the pub, You can also visit the history centre at the top with some fascinating pics and articles.
4. Bradford Industrial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By hollyyep - Bradford, United Kingdom
amazing go all the time fantastic also the Christmas market is amazing it gets better and better each time we go
5. Saltaire Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,406 reviews
Reviewed By mikeplantuk - Bradford, United Kingdom
Founded by Sir Titus Salt for his mill workers great place to visit sitting on the Leeds Liverpool canal where you can also get boat trips, good restaurants and pubs especially the Salt Celler gin bar run by Donna live music discos karaoke great atmosphere
6. Bolling Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By davidb90210
Great way to spend an afternoon, stunning building and very interesting history well presented with some unusual and unique artefacts.
7. Bingley Five Rise Locks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By WestYork_sEllemay - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
a lovely place and so peac full and so intresting to see the locks to think they all done by hand diggin we was lucky on the day we went we whched a barge been lowerd down the gates want love thing to see and there is lovely cafe nerby
8. St Ives Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By MarekLontour - Bradford, United Kingdom
Just returned from another super few hours at St Ives with our grandsons aged 8 & 6. Firstly we visited the huge play area , so many things to climb on , spin on and swing on ???? Then up to the lake fir a lovely walk and to feed the ducks with a slight detour up the hillside to build a lean too den out of fallen branches, the boys love being creative in their design of woodland den. Then back down and a visit to the cafe. ( separate review ) It's a super place to visit with the boys or for a good walk. No hesitation in recommending St Ives estate.
9. The Bradford Police Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
The Bradford Police Museum is located on Centenary Square. The Museum features a Cell Tour, a Court Tour and a Gallery Tour. The Museum focuses mainly on the Bradford City Police Force and aspects of 19th Century Policing. The Museum is open on: Fridays between 11am and 3pm and Saturdays between 12noon and 4pm.
Reviewed By philrob01 - Bradford, United Kingdom
Great place to visit. Take a tour back in time and visit the Victorian prison cells. See the courts used in many films and TV series. And a full room of exhibits to browse around. 10/10
10. The Corn Dolly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff1903 - King's Lynn, United Kingdom
It is a beer drinkers pub with an area with a pool table and juke box for the younger folk and a quieter area for those who prefer conversation. There were around half a dozen cask ales at competitive prices and the customers were making the most of them. In my home area, most pub are basically restaurants and it was great to find an old fashioned place where people come to drink, behave well and are very friendly. It was an excellent choice for a very sociable evening.
