There is no place like Bradford
Bradford is sometimes misinterpreted as just a city, however the Bradford District provides fresh air and natural beauty, along with heritage and culture which will fascinate you. You can enjoy two UNESCO sites, amazing countryside combined with the former home of Literary Greats. You may want to spend time with Brontes in Haworth, take a walk in Ilkley Moor or relax with Hockney in Saltaire. Bradford was once considered the Wool Capital of the World and is now the first ever UNESCO city of film.
Accommodation
- Hollins Hall Hotel and County Club – Country getaway experience.
- Midland Hotel – City centre location.
- The Bradford Hotel – Ideal for leisure and business travellers, as located in the heart of the centre.
Dining and Restaurants
- King of Curry – won Britain’s curry capital award six years in a row (2011 – 2016), participants such as Akbars, Kiplings, Aakash and Shimla Spice. A restaurant to try near the University is MyLahore.
- The Leisure Exchange – located next to Bradford interchange offering bowling, cinema, restaurants such as Frankie and Benny’s, Nando’s, Pizza Hut and a Gymnasium, to burn off the calories.
Landmarks
- Alhambra Theatre – Regarded as the North’s Premier receiving venue and hosts the best in large scale entertainment from international dance to musicals, drama and Yorkshire’s biggest panto.
- Centenary Square/City Park – A multi-award winning public space, with a feature fountain outside the iconic Town Hall, which hosts drama studio TV recordings.
- Little Germany – was the home to the German merchants who came to Bradford in the late 1850s for the prosperous textile industry. Today these unique buildings form a collection of 85 buildings constructed between 1855 and 1890, and there are lots of Buy-to-Let apartment conversions, hosting Tenants and residents.
- National Science and Media Museum – Explores the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our Lives. With the aim of inspiring the scientists and innovators of the future.
- St George’s Hall – Opened in 1853 as a Music Hall and was the City’s first grand public building, which has been refurnished to continue its legacy.
Nightlife
- North Parade – offers Independent local bars and restaurants, such as Peacock Bar (drinks and authentic Indian street food), Plonk (cheese and meat platters, beer, wine and cocktails) and The Sparrow Bier Café (speciality beer bar).
- Sackville Street – Late night clubs, such as candy.
- West End – Jacobs Ale House and Sunbridge Wells (Sunbridge Wells is a secret tunnel system beneath Bradford City Centre). For an extraordinary night go to Wallers Brewery, Sunbridge Lounge tapas bar, Rose and Crown, the Gin Bar and Sunbridge Sports Bar.
Schools
Bradford has many schools, however some of the most desirable schools are Bradford Grammar School, Low Ash Primary School, Woodhouse Grove School.
Shopping
- Bombay Stores – Established in 1967, Bombay Stores was a pioneer of the Indian fashion and is one of UK’s largest asian department stores.
- Forster Square Retail Park – Forster Square station is around the corner. Plenty of parking (time limit applies). Shops include Next, Mothercare, Boots, Outfit, Currys, Asda Living and lots more.
- The Broadway Centre – completed in 2015 near Little Germany, which is a shopping and leisure complex in the heart of the City.
Transport Links
- Bus – Local bus routes and National Express services.
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) – 7 miles from Bradford.
- Motorway M606 – within 1.5 miles of the City Centre and links with the M1, A1 and M6 via the M62. Once in the City, all main destinations are easily accessible.
- Train Stations– Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square provide intercity services Leeds, Manchester, and London.
There is so much more to do in the Vibrant City – see https://www.visitbradford.com/ for further info.
