Things to Do in Bradford

Three floors of interactive exhibits on photography, film, and television. Includes the IMAX cinema and a permanent gallery on the history of animation.

🕐 10:00–18:00 daily (closed 24–26 Dec)

💡 Book the free Wonderlab gallery in advance on weekends; it fills up fast with hands-on experiments for all ages.

A historic Anglican cathedral with a 15th-century tower, modern stained glass, and a quiet garden. Free guided tours available.

🕐 09:00–17:00 Mon–Sat, 12:00–16:00 Sun

💡 Look for the 'Journey in Faith' stained glass window by local artist Keith New — it's a sharp contrast to the stone walls.

Central public square with a large mirror pool and choreographed fountains. Surrounded by the City Hall, Alhambra Theatre, and the Wool Exchange.

🕐 Open 24 hours (fountains run 09:00–21:00 Apr–Oct)

💡 The fountains are great for kids to run through in summer, but avoid the pigeons near the benches — they're aggressive for scraps.

Large Victorian park with a boating lake, Mughal gardens, a skate park, and Cartwright Hall art gallery (also free).

🕐 Park open dawn–dusk; Cartwright Hall open 10:00–16:00 Tue–Sun

💡 Grab a samosa from the nearby Sweet Centre café on Leeds Road before walking over — it's a proper local bakery.

A former mill complex with working textile machinery, steam engines, and vintage transport. Set in a restored 19th-century mill courtyard.

🕐 10:00–16:00 Tue–Fri, 10:00–17:00 Sat–Sun (closed Mon)

💡 Check the website for steam engine demonstration days — they run them on selected Sundays and it's worth timing your visit.