You're Going to Love Bradford
Bradford is a city of 300,000 in West Yorkshire, close to Leeds and set in the foothills of the Pennines.
The city's population grew rapidly in the 19th century, based on success of its textile mills, which saw Bradford become the wool capital of the world. That heritage can still be seen today, with almost 6,000 listed buildings dating from the period.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Bradford
1. Curry!
Bradford has been named as Curry Capital of Britain for five consecutive years; check out the restaurants around the West End, Great Horton, and Leeds Road.
2. Music
The city has a thriving live music scene encompassing everything from indie to opera. Check out the New Beehive Inn and St. Georges' Hall.
3. The Architecture
Bradford's industrial heritage has created a wealth of stunning buildings. Head to Little Germany.
4. The Countryside
The Peak District, Pennines, and Yorkshire Dales are all within easy reach.
5. The National Media Museum
This free museum is a gem, celebrating film, TV, and photography.
When to Visit Bradford
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Bradford's summers and warm and winters are mild. Rainfall is pretty even throughout the year, so visit anytime!
How to Get to Bradford
Plane
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is just 8 miles to the northeast. The 737 and 747 buses take you to the city for £3.80.
Train
Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange railway stations have extensive connections to the rest of the UK.
Car
Bradford is easily reached from north or south via the M1 to the east and the M6 to the west.
Bus
Megabus and National Express both run services to Bradford from many major British cities.
Airlines serving Bradford
Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford
Most booked hotels in Bradford
How to Get Around Bradford
Public Transportation
West Yorkshire Metro runs an extensive bus network around the city.
Taxi
Taxis cost £3.25 for the starting fare and then around £2 per mile.
Car
Car rental is widely available from as little as £19 per day; Europcar and Enterprise can be found in town.
The Cost of Living in Bradford
Shopping Streets
The new Broadway shopping mall is good for mainstream shopping, while North Parade is the place to go for smaller, independent shops.
Groceries and Other
A quart of milk will cost around £0.84 and a dozen eggs is £1.73.
Where to Eat in Bradford
When in Bradford, you really must try the curry houses. Karachi Restaurant is a great budget eatery with mains around £4.50, while Kashmir is the oldest and one of the best curry restaurants in Bradford, with mains around £6.