Bradford District
Your guide to attractions, events, and activities in and around Bradford... There's a lot to discover; visit www.visitbradford.com for more possibilities.
The Spooky Express
This October half term, families can enjoy a fantastic mix of seasonal fun and days out across the Bradford district. All aboard the Spooky Express on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, or head to the National Science and Media Museum to step into Shaun the Sheep’s world at Mossy Bottom Laboratory. Over in Ilkley, spectacular carved pumpkins add a seasonal twist, while Wild Boar Street Dig Discovery Day at Darley Street Market offers the chance to uncover stories from the past.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. SENDiVERSE Festival and Bracken Hall Countryside Centre offer even more to enjoy, alongside spooky fun at East Riddlesden Hall, creative activities at Bradford Cathedral and colourful Diwali celebrations at Cliffe Castle Museum.
Get ready for a half-term packed with clues, courtroom drama and ghostly encounters at Bradford Police Museum!
On Wednesday 28th October, budding detectives can explore Investigate!, a free family-friendly interactive exhibition where historical objects, fascinating cases and hands-on activities bring the world of criminal investigation to life. Later that day, children aged 5–11 can become the jury in The Trial: The Three Little Pigs v The Wolf, hearing the evidence before deciding the Big Bad Wolf’s fate.
Then, as Halloween approaches, things take a spookier turn. The Legendary Ghost Tour returns on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October, inviting brave visitors into the museum’s atmospheric Victorian courtroom and police cells after dark.
David Hockney No. 1203, 14th March 2012 iPad drawing © Estate of David Hockney
The David Hockney Gallery at Cartwright Hall reopens on Wednesday 21st October, showcasing works spanning Hockney’s remarkable career, from early pieces created during his formative years in Bradford to later iPad and photographic works.
Discover Hockney’s deep connection with Cartwright Hall, a gallery he visited as a boy, and explore how his Bradford beginnings helped shape his distinctive artistic voice. Plan your visit to the refreshed gallery and discover where the story of one of Britain’s most celebrated artists began.
Cr. Ghostlight Studio
This Christmas, National Trust’s East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley will be transformed into a magical fairytale setting for Cinderella: An Immersive Pantomime Experience, running 4th–23rd December.
Beginning in the magnificent 17th-century Great Barn, audiences will step inside the story and journey through the historic site, encountering larger-than-life characters, live music and festive magic along the way. For a Christmas Less Ordinary, step into Cinderella’s world and become part of the story.
Christmas Wreath Workshop | The Little Craft House
Make, create and discover your way around the Bradford district. From hands-on workshops and traditional crafts to contemporary making experiences, Make It Bradford is packed with inspiration for a creative day out or a longer stay. Try your hand at something new, meet local makers and combine your experience with exploring the towns and villages that make the district unique.
 If you're planning to visit the Bradford District in the next few weeks, here are some highlights for your diary.
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