United Kingdom

Bradford

Bradford is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It became a municipal borough in 1847, received a city charter in 1897 and, since the 1974 reform, the city status has belonged to the larger City of Bradford metropolitan borough. In the 2021 census, the city itself had a population of 352,317, making it the second-largest subdivision of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area after Leeds, which is approximately 9 mi (14 km) to the east. The wider metropolitan borough had a population of 546,976 at the same census, making it one of the most populous districts in England.

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Must-see in Bradford

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Bradford Cathedral Church of St Peter

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Bowling Park

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Bradford Cenotaph

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Sir Titus Salt Memorial

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Steak N Bake

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Lister Park

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St Patrick's church

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Bradford Police Museum

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Bradford Live

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Bradford Playhouse

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Bradford Reform Synagogue

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Bolling Hall Museum

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Holy Trinity

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Plan your days in Bradford

Your Bradford day plan

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Climate in Bradford

Best time to visit: Jul–Aug

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Flights to Bradford

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Day trips and nearby cities from Bradford

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bradford; times are rough estimates by road.

From Bradford you can reach Leeds (14 km), Huddersfield (17 km), Wakefield (21 km), Barnsley (32 km) and Rochdale (33 km) in about 15 min to 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Bradford

The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Bradford Cathedral Church of St Peter, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford Industrial Museum, St George's Hall, Alhambra Theatre. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Leeds Bradford Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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