Nine hidden gems in Bradford as 2025 UK City of Culture year approaches including Waterstones and Goit Stock Wood

It is less than two weeks until Bradford officially becomes the UK’s City of Culture for the year.

More than 1,000 performances, shows and events will take place across the West Yorkshire city throughout the next 12 months after winning the government bid over fellow candidates Wrexham, County Durham and Southampton.

While city highlights such as the Alhambra Theatre and the National Science and Media Museum will be high on peoples’ lists of places to visit, the whole Bradford district is full of places to explore.

From green spaces to gothic architecture, we’ve collected some of the less immediate spots in Bradford to check out in the below gallery.

Think there’s anywhere we should have included? Let us know in the comments section below and enjoy your year in Bradford!

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