Bradford

The City of Bradford - Gateway to the Moors

In the county of West Yorkshire is where tourists will find the
bustling city of Bradford. Situated in Northern England,
Bradford has more than 470,000 inhabitants and it ranks
eleventh in terms of the size of various cities in England.
Bradford has a rich history and was one of the central focuses
of thriving businesses during the time of the Industrial
Revolution. Former home of the Bronte Sisters, as well as many
other famous individuals, Bradford continues to thrive in terms
of business and also continues to draw thousands of tourists
each and every year. Finally, Bradford is surrounded by many
popular cities. Cities surrounding Bradford include Bath,
Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London,
Nottingham, Oxford and York.

Places of interest:

Looking to plan your itinerary while in England? Make sure that
Bradford is on your list of places to see. Chockfull of
historical adventures and incredible recreational pursuits, a
trip to England would be incomplete if one doesn't partake in
all that Bradford has to offer.

ART GALLERIES: When visiting Bradford, tourists are frequently
drawn to the cultural attractions that Bradford offers.
Bradford is home to several art galleries including the City
Art Gallery at the Headrow which houses incredible sculptures
and paintings.

WALKING TOURS: Tourist will thoroughly enjoy the walking tours
through the moorlands and woodlands of Bradford. Further,
tourist can choose to take self guide walks or tour guide
walks, whichever they prefer. Such tours allow tourists to
enjoy all of the wildlife in Bradford.

FAMILY ADVENTURES: Numerous natural parks and amusement parks
are in Bradford, promising entertainment for the whole family.
From boating to bowling, there is no end to the fun for
families in Bradford.

SPORTS: there are plenty of sports to engage in while visiting
Bradford and fishing, sailing, wind surfing, swimming, cycling,
horseback riding ,and walking are just a few of the sports that
tourists will find enjoyable.

SHOPPING: A number of mill shops and Asian stores are readily
accessible in Bradford.

Things to do:

There is no shortage of fun and fascinating things to do while
in Bradford. Whether tourists travel alone or with the entire
family, they can easily find enjoyable recreational activities
for everyone to enjoy.

BRADFORD BULLS: in the Odsal Stadium, the Bradford Bulls is the
favourite rugby team of many. The stadium holds huge audiences,
well over 12,000 people visit the Bradford Bulls' games and
there is pre-game entertainment at every game.

BRADFORD ICE RINK: at 19 Little Horton Lane is an ice skating
rink that the entire family can enjoy. Whether tourists are out
on the ice with the kids or they are watching one of the many
ice shows hosted at the Bradford Ice Rink, time spent at the
ice rink will be nothing but memorable.

COLOUR MUSEUM: 1 Providence Street is a one of a kind
experience for every resident and tourist in Bradford. Learn
how animals perceive colour, how colour dyes are created and
more. A great time for the entire family. The cost for
admission is £1.75 for adults and £4 for the entire family.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM & TELEVISION: situated at
Pictureville, is an exciting location with interactive exhibits
and a place that reveals movie and television magic!

RED HOUSE: The former home of Mary Taylor, now known as the Red
House is located on Oxford Road. Mary Taylor was the former
friend of Charlotte Bronte and the house was erected in the
17th century.

SILVER JUBILEE MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION: on Green Lane is the
place for every model train enthusiast. Model trains are sold
as well as all of their accessories and you can have fun
looking at all of the model train layouts.

Food & Drink:

Visitors to Bradford can find fantastic dining in and around
the surrounding areas of Bradford with relative ease. No matter
what a tourist's dining preference is, they can satiate their
appetite easily when visiting Bradford.

ADELPHI: located on 1-5 Hunslet Road, offers lagers, beers, and
a variety of juices as well as fine dining. Desserts include
both the Yorkshire pie and the Dolcelatte Pudding.

BREAK FOR THE BORDER: at 174-178 Lower Briggate in Leeds, just
9 miles from Bradford. It is a bar and lounge offering drinks
and entertainment. The upstairs of the location is a restaurant
that offers a variety of Tex-Mex foods.

GRILLADE: on Wellington Street in Leeds, is a mere walk from
the train station. If it's a French Bistro that a tourist's
seeks, then the Grillade is sure to please. The Grillade serves
nothing but the finest French entrees and has a variety of
plates to choose from.

FUJI HIRO: at 45 Wade Lane in Leeds offers an array of Japanese
and Chinese cuisine. Ramen, Rice, and pan-fried noodle dishes
will assuredly appease anyone's appetite. The Fuji Hiro serves
great meals like chicken katsu curry and chilli ebi ramen.

HEATHCLIFFS RESTAURANT: in Hollins Hall, Baildon, Bradford,
requires that residents and tourists make reservations in
advance and that they adhere to the dress code provided.
Offering background piano music while visitors dine,
Heathcliffs is the place in Bradford for the ultimate dining
experience.

Hotels & Accommodation:

Accommodations are not at all hard to come by in Bradford.
There are numerous hotels and self catering sites for tourist
to choose from. No matter what a tourist decides, they will
find they get the finest service during their stay in Bradford.

Midland Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Leeds/Bradford
Park Grove Hotel
The Dubrovnik Hotel
Sporting Lodge Inns
Novotel Bradford
Best Western Guide Post Hotel
Express by Holiday Inn Bradford City Centre

Entertainment

There is plenty of entertainment in Bradford that is suitable
for all ages. Theatres, Cinemas, Aquariums and nightlife
entertainment are abundant in this city. Bars, lounges, and
dance clubs await the tourist looking to relax and socialise.

Bradford: a city you can afford to miss when visiting England.
Excellent food, incredible sites, and lots of fun things to do,
tourist will lose out if they don't visit Bradford. Certainly,
if one wants to ensure their trip is complete, Bradford should
be on their list of things to do.

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Mria Williams writes for Sleep UK