In and around Bradford
Bradford | Nine million tourists choose to visit Bradford every year.
Bradford is a historically rich city. Today the city stands as a modern haven for students which is set amongst a backdrop of beautiful English countryside.
The city is rich in culture, architecture and attractions. Its diverse urban city centre makes it an attractive place for any student to spend their university years. Bradford has a flourishing combination of both social and cultural vibrancy which makes it an exciting place with a great atmosphere - amongst the attractions of a major city, Bradford has a great student presence which boasts something for everyone, from restaurants and pubs, to cinemas, shops and live music venues...it's a cultural gem.
Alhambra Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre and The Studio are in the centre of Bradford, on Morley Street.
Alhambra Theatre is regarded as the North's premier touring venue and hosts the best in large scale entertainment from ballet and opera to variety and comedy, musicals, drama and Yorkshire's biggest panto.
The venue seats 1,400 people and is a popular choice for major touring companies including Bill Kenwright (Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers). It has staged major West End shows including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Starlight Express.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is much more than just a series of nice views. It's one of the county's most treasured possessions. It is a living landscape brimming with rich history, tradition and nature.
The Park is packed with awesome geological features - waterfalls, valleys, rolling hills, gushing rivers, caves and elaborate drystone walls – it's an outdoor classroom, just waiting to be discovered.
National Media Museum
The National Media Museum is a fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The museum holds an amazing archive of information devoted to film, photography, TV, radio and the web.
The Museum holds a five-storey IMAX screen, gallery spaces and exhibitions. Journey through popular photography, visit IMAX, the world's most powerful giant screen experience, discover the past, present and future of television in Experience TV, watch your favourite TV moments in TV Heaven, play with light, lenses and colour in the Magic Factory and explore the world of animation and watch a real animator at work in the Animation Gallery.
