City Park
Johnny James, Managing Editor
City park is Bradford’s brilliant multi-award winning outdoor public space, one of its highlights being The Mirror Pool — the largest urban water feature in the UK.
What's on near City Park
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David Hockney: Pieced Together at the National Science and Media Museum
The freshly refurbished National Science and Media Museum reopens with an exhibition of David Hockney’s photographic and video ‘joiner’ works.
free entry
Ferlinghetti Day 2025 at The 1 in 12 Library, Bradford
For the first time ever, Ferlinghetti Day will be celebrated here in the UK, marking the poet, artist, publisher and anarchist’s birthday.
free entry
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StrangeForms Festival at Brudenell Social Club
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Tapestry Tour at Leeds Central Library
Join Leeds Central Library for a tour of the Leeds Tapestry, a large scale public artwork that chronicles Leeds Life.
from £4.00
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John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings at The Henry Moore Institute
See a different side to the work of painter John Hoyland at The Henry Moore Institute’s exhibition of his playful sculptures.
free entry
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The Traumatic Surreal at The Henry Moore Institute
‘The Traumatic Surreal’ celebrates the 100th anniversary of Surrealism with artwork by women artists in German-speaking countries after WWII.
free entry
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Stuart Croft: Eternal Return at Leeds Art Gallery
‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entry
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Sound Out Leeds 2024/25
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00Where to go near City Park
Bradford
Bradford Police Museum
The Bradford Police Museum resides in the old headquarters of the force. Explore the cells, courtrooms and artefacts that have over a century of stories to tell.
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Impressions Gallery
As the leading gallery of photographic arts in the UK, Impressions is making photography accessible, inspiring and approachable for everyone.
Bradford
Wallers Brewery
The biggest bar in Sunbridge Wells, Bradford’s underground network of restaurants and bars. Serving food and drink in a historic underground venue.
Bradford
St George’s Hall, Bradford
Bradfords flagship music venue, St Georges Hall has been bring the best touring talent to Bradford since the 19th Century.
Bradford
Great Victoria Hotel
The Great Victoria Hotel is Grandeur, style and luxury, in the middle of Bradfords best theatres, venues, bars and galleries.
Bradford
Waterstones Bradford
at The Wool Exchange
at The Wool Exchange
The Wool Exchange is one of Bradford’s industrial architectural gems, nowadays you can call in for a coffee and a book as it’s now inhabited by a particularly picturesque Waterstones.
Bradford
National Science and Media Museum
National Science and Media Museum offers the chance to explore the science of light and sound technologies and their impact through events, exhibitions, cinemas and world class collections.
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The Peace Museum
Don’t be fooled by the size of The Peace Museum, this collection of peaceful objects has a powerful message behind it and makes for fascinating exhibitions.
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Restaurant 1914
Based in the Alhambra Theatre, this luxurious restaurant serves a seasonal menu and offers fantastic views over City Park.
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The National Science and Media Museum
Visit the Science and Media Museum to explore how light and sound work and how film, television and video games have developed.
Bradford
SakkuSamba
Japanese sushi meets Brazilian Grill in a fantastic melding of cuisine. This gem in Bradford is not only quirky in concept but delicious in execution.
Bradford District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Literature Events in the North
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.