ITINERARIES

Whether you are staying in Bradford for one day or spending a week exploring the district, it’s good to have a plan. We’ve put together some useful itineraries to help you plan your stay with suggested activities, places to visit and things to do.

We have planned out a day’s worth of activities in Bradford city centre, Saltaire, Ilkley and Haworth with useful maps and tick lists to help you on your way. These should help you cram in as much as possible during your visit and help you discover the best places to eat, drink, shop and explore. But please be aware that these are just intended as a guide, there are many other parts of the district worth visiting if you have time.

A DAY IN BRADFORD

MORNING Take the heritage trail around the city centre; the short walk will help you get your bearings and allow you to take in some of Bradford’s superb architecture including Little Germany and Bradford Cathedral. The trail finishes at the Wool Exchange, giving you the perfect excuse to head into Waterstones for some coffee and cake or to peruse the books. Alternatively you could pop over the road to Broadway for some retail therapy.

AFTERNOON No trip to Bradford would be complete without a visit to the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM). With permanent and temporary exhibitions spread across several galleries, there’s enough variety to appeal to all ages and interests. Not to mention the IMAX and Pictureville cinemas. If you have time, head up to Bradford’s ‘Independent Quarter’ at the top of town. Here you will find the Oastler Centre market and North Parade, home to a number of independent bars and shops. LUNCHTIME Curry for lunch? Why not? Head up Leeds Road to sample a huge range of Asian restaurants, diners and cafés. If curry is not your thing then you will find a number of great places to grab lunch around Broadway, Market Street, Hustlergate and Bank Street. If you are in that part of town pay a visit to the Peace Museum, an anti-war museum, with exhibits on peace & social reform. Alternatively travel out of town to Cartwright Hall to explore the Mughal Garden and see the David Hockney Gallery.

EVENING Take a stroll around City Park and see the colourful water fountains before heading into Sunbridgewells to explore Bradford’s ‘underground quarter’. Here you can enjoy food and drink in one of the many bars and restaurants and take a tour through the historic tunnels. The complex is just a stone’s throw from The Alhambra theatre and St George’s Hall where you can take in a high class show or live music and comedy from international touring acts. Alternatively pay a visit to the Light Cinema on Broadway to watch the latest blockbuster movie in comfort and style.

CHECKLIST

Explore the Wonderlab maze at NSMM

Follow the Pelican Trail at Bradford Cathedral Admire the Wool Exchange Play Ping Pong at City Park

Find the grandad’s clock in Little Germany Go Underground at Sunbridgewells

Download the Bradford Film Heritage App Whizz around the Bradford Ice Rink Spot the Giant Boar on Ivegate

BRADFORD FORSTER SQ.

BRADFORD INTERCHANGE

BRADFORD CITY CENTRE

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 01 Dye House Gallery 02 Impressions Gallery 03 National Science and Media Museum 04 The Peace Museum 05 The Police Museum

THEATRES & CINEMAS 06 Alhambra Theatre 07 Bradford Playhouse 08 Cineworld Bradford 09 The Light 10 St George’s Hall 11 Theatre in the Mill HERITAGE BUILDINGS 12 Bradford Cathedral 13 Bradford City Hall 14 Little Germany 15 The Midland Hotel 16 The Wool Exchange

RETAIL DESTINATIONS 17 The Broadway 18 Kirkgate Centre 19 Oastler Centre 20 Sunbridgewells EVENT VENUES 21 Bradford Live 22 The Brick Box Rooms 23 City Park 24 Kala Sangam 25 The Nightrain 26 The Underground

Bradford has two railway stations—Bradford Interchange (BDI) and Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)—providing links across Yorkshire and beyond. GETTING THERE

Bradford Interchange is the major bus terminus for dozens of services linking Bradford to destinations across the district and wider Yorkshire region. Many local services also stop at Market Street.

In the City you will find a variety of car parking facilities to suit your needs. There are multi-storey car parks at Hall Ings, Broadway, Leisure Exchange and Southgate. On-street parking is provided by pay and display bays in certain areas.

A DAY IN SALTAIRE

MORNING Starting your day at Saltaire Rail Station, head down the hill towards the Rive Aire. Immediately on your left is the magnificent United Reformed Church. From there head over the river and into Roberts Park where you can stroll round and enjoy fantastic views of Salts Mill, see the bandstand and stop off for a coffee at Half Moon Cafe. If you’re looking for a longer walk you can follow the canal towpath to Hirst Lock or take the Shipley Glen Tramway up to Shipley Glen.

AFTERNOON You can’t visit Saltaire without a look around Salts Mill and it’s worth giving yourself a good few hours as there’s plenty to see! The Mill houses three separate gallery spaces including the 1853 Gallery, displaying a large number of David Hockney’s paintings, etchings, and drawings. There’s also a large bookshop, a diner, restaurant and several specialist shops within the mill. LUNCH TIME Heading back up Victoria Road there are a number of bars, cafés and coffee shops to grab some lunch in the heart of Saltaire. Many of them offer fantastic views of Victoria Hall and Salts Mill. If you are in the area make sure you explore the boutique shops along Victoria Road for some unique finds.

EVENING Head up to Bingley Road where you will find several high quality restaurants and bistros including The Terrace, Jinnah Bistro and La Rue. Any of these would be a great choice for an evening meal and there are several bars close by if you want to enjoy a few drinks afterwards. Craft Beer fans should pay a visit to Salt Beer Factory where you can sample a range of top quality beers brewed on the premises. If you’re in the mood for some live music be sure to look out for The Live Room shows at Caroline Street Social Club.

CHECKLIST

Relax in the Park Walk along the canal to Hirst Lock

Admire Hockney’s art at Salts Mill Take a cruise onboard the Titus narrowboat Ride the Shipley Glen Tramway Get a photo with the Lions

Follow the River Aire Sculpture Trail Listen to live music at the Bandstand

SALTAIRE

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS 01 Roberts Park 02 Salts Mill 03 Shipley Glen Tramway HERITAGE BUILDINGS 04 United Reformed Church 05 Victoria Hall

RETAIL DESTINATIONS 06 Bingley Road 07 Victoria Road EVENT VENUES 08 Caroline Street Social Club 09 Salt Beer Factory 10 Saltaire Bandstand

GETTING THERE

Saltaire is easily accessible by train with regular services from Bradford Forster Square (10 min journey) and Leeds (15 min journey).

From Bradford the regular 662 service stops on Bingley Road, or 622 service travels along Saltaire Road A657. There are two pay and display car parks in Saltaire, at Exhibition Road car park and Caroline Street car park. Salts Mill car park is free for visitors and is accessible via Salts Mill Road (Use BD17 7EF in your sat nav).

A DAY IN ILKLEY

MORNING Beat the crowds and head off early to climb the mighty Cow and Calf Rocks. The rocks offer spectacular views of Ilkley and beyond and are easily accessible by footpath. It is possible to walk to the rocks from Ilkley but most visitors will drive and use the adjacent car park. There’s a café next to the car park and a pub over the road if you need refreshments. Alternatively go for a morning dip at Ilkley Lido, one of the UK’s best outdoor pools.

AFTERNOON Head down the hill from Darwin Gardens and you will stumble across Ilkley Toy Museum. The museum houses a private collection of vintage toys and makes for an enjoyable nostalgia trip. A short walk down the Brook Street will bring you to Ilkley Manor House, a medieval Grade 1 listed building that is open to the public as an attractive arts and heritage centre. The Manor House also stands on the remains of the Roman fort of Olicana. Directly behind the Manor House is Ilkley Riverside Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and along the river to the Riverside pub. LUNCH TIME You are spoilt for choice for lunch options in Ilkley with several top quality cafés and bistros all within a five minute walk of the town centre. The Ilkley Café Company, Toast House and Daniel’s Café & Bistro are all ideal for a tasty lunch while there’s always afternoon tea at Bettys for the traditional spa town experience. Walk it off or enjoy a picnic in Darwin Gardens where you will find the Millennium Maze. The gardens are only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and have fine views of the famous Ilkley Moor, which directly overlooks the site.

EVENING Enjoy a memorable evening meal in one of Yorkshire’s most renowned and iconic restaurants, the Box Tree. Alternatively, take your pick from several top restaurants and food pubs in the town centre including Pintoh, Broadley’s, Bistro Saigon and Bar T’at. For evening entertainment King’s Hall & Winter Gardens host a wide range of events including family shows, must-see music concerts, inspiring talks and performing arts. If that doesn’t take your fancy enjoy the latest films in style at Ilkley Cinema, a luxury picture house kitted out with comfy sofas and a bar.

CHECKLIST

Take a dip at Ilkley Lido Follow The Ilkley Mystery Treasure Trail Admire the Riverside Gardens

See an exhibition at Ilkley Manor House Try the Millennium Maze Climb the Cow & Calf Rocks Sing On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at Follow the Dales Way

Eat a fat rascal at Bettys Enjoy music at the bandstand

ILKLEY

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS 01 Cow and Calf Rocks 02 Ilkley Lido 03 Ilkley Manor House 04 Ilkley Toy Museum 05 Riverside Gardens THEATRES & CINEMAS 06 Ilkley Cinema 07 Ilkley Playhouse 08 King’s Hall and Winter Gardens

HERITAGE BUILDINGS 09 All Saints Parish Church 10 White Wells RETAIL DESTINATIONS 11 Brook Street 12 The Grove 13 Leeds Road

EVENT VENUES 14 Clarke Foley Centre

GETTING THERE

Trains run every 30 minutes to and from Bradford Forster Square and Leeds station. If you’re traveling from Bradford take the 662 to Keighley and change onto either the 62 or 862 service from Keighley bus station. There are two main car parks in Ilkley, on South Hawksworth Street and Railway Road. Most on street parking is pay and display.

A DAY IN HAWORTH & KEIGHLEY

MORNING Arrive in Haworth in style by taking the KWVR Steam Train from Keighley. The heritage railway passes through beautiful Worth Valley countryside and offers a rare chance to experience history. From the railway station you can take a short cut through Central Park to reach Haworth Main Street. The iconic cobbled street is packed with boutique shops and cosy cafés so you won’t be short of somewhere to grab a coffee or a quirky souvenir.

AFTERNOON Give yourself a good 2 -3 hours to explore the landscapes that inspired the Brontës. Beginning near St. Michael and All Angels’ church, walk up to the Brontë waterfalls then further up the moorlands to Top Withens, the supposed setting of Wuthering Heights. Follow the track back to Haworth ending at the Brontë Parsonage, the Brontës former home which is now an excellent museum. LUNCH TIME Pick from one of the many fantastic cafes, bistros and cosy pubs on Haworth Main Street and enjoy a laid back lunch whilst admiring the view down the cobbles and across the valley. Perhaps even try your hand at a Brontë-inspired poem or revisit their classic literature in the surroundings that inspired them.

EVENING Head back to Keighley and pay a visit to The Lord Rodney, one of Keighley’s oldest pubs, where you can enjoy a pint of local brew Timothy Taylor’s Landlord. For fans of curry the award-winning Shimla Spice is one of the best restaurants in the district or alternatively give Amici Ristorante or Santoni Osteria a try for top Italian food.

CHECKLIST

Ride the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Take a hike to Top Withens Visit Mrs Beightons traditional sweet shop Pick up a memento from Cabinet of Curiosities

Relax at Haworth Central Park Take the Haworth Spy Mission Trail

Write your own Brontë inspired poem Visit the glasshouse at Cliffe Castle Try a Timothy Taylors ‘Landlord’

HAWORTH & KEIGHLEY

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS 01 Brontë Parsonage Museum 02 Cliffe Castle 03 East Riddlesden Hall 04 Haworth Parish Church 05 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 06 Keighley Leisure Centre 07 Rail Story THEATRES & CINEMAS 08 Keighley Playhouse 09 The Picture House Cinema

RETAIL DESTINATIONS 10 Airedale Shopping Centre 11 Main Street Haworth EVENT VENUES 12 The Exchange 13 Haworth Old School Room 14 Victoria Hall

GETTING THERE

The nearest railway station is Keighley, with regular services from Leeds and Bradford. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway runs steam trains between Keighley railway station and Haworth railway station at weekends, bank holidays and daily in summer. Take the 662 bus from Bradford to Keighley bus station. Buses B1, B2 and B3 are every 20 mins to Haworth. There are two main car parks in Haworth. The Brontë Village Car Park is accessible off Sun Street and West Lane car park is nearest to the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Parking in Keighley is plentiful, with car parks at Carr Street, Church Green, Scott Street and the Airedale Shopping Centre.