Things to Do in Bradford
23 attractions and days out
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Adventure Island Play Centre
This accessible soft play venue at Coral Mills features an onsite restaurant, baby changing rooms and convenient parking, making it ideal for families with young children.
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
Belong Bradford
Experience competitive gaming and esports action at this modern Bradford gaming venue, complete with an onsite restaurant and wheelchair access. Convenient parking available at The Broadway shopping centre location.
Technology
Big Shotter Fireworks
Experience explosive pyrotechnic displays and discover the science behind spectacular firework shows at this hands-on technology attraction, though families should note limited accessibility for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Ice Skating and Rollerskating
Bradford Ice Rink
Glide across the ice at this popular rink offering fun for all ages, from family-friendly slots to lively disco nights and ice hockey opportunities, plus an onsite restaurant for refuelling.
Museums and Art Galleries
Bradford Industrial Museum
Step into West Yorkshire's industrial heritage at this hands-on museum in a historic mill, featuring vintage machinery, classic cars and textile demonstrations that bring Bradford's manufacturing past to life.
Treasure Hunts
Bradford Murder Mystery Treasure Trail
Crack the case as you navigate Bradford's streets from Centenary Square on this interactive detective adventure suitable for all ages, dogs welcome and pushchair-accessible throughout.
Cinemas and Theatres
Cineworld Bradford
Enjoy blockbuster films with the whole family at this modern multiplex cinema, complete with ice cream treats and refreshments. Fully accessible throughout with baby changing rooms available.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Eccleshill Pool
Make a splash with the kids at this Bradford leisure pool featuring a thrilling 20-metre water slide, inflatable attractions and a dedicated area for little swimmers to build confidence.
Children's Farms
Farm Shed
Meet friendly farmyard animals in a welcoming space where pushchairs and wheelchairs can explore freely, though parents should note there are no baby changing facilities available.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Funzy Bradford
Bounce through exciting inflatable challenges at this indoor adventure centre on Vicar Lane, featuring wheelchair access, onsite dining and facilities for all ages including babies.
Sports Centres
Goals Bradford
This indoor football facility on King's Road offers pitch hire for energetic youngsters and adults to enjoy casual matches and training sessions. Note that accessibility is limited, with no wheelchair access or baby changing facilities available.
Parks and Playgrounds
Grass Hoppers at Tong Garden Centre
Children can burn off energy at this outdoor adventure playground featuring exciting equipment like zip wires and bounce pillows, plus family-friendly facilities and refreshments available on-site.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Bradford
Knock down the pins with your family at this Bradford ten-pin bowling venue, complete with onsite dining, baby changing facilities and full wheelchair access at the Leisure Exchange.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Infinity Bradford
This spacious indoor play venue welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, offering dining options on-site while children explore the activities at Greengates.
Trampoline Parks
Jumparooz Trampoline Park
Bounce into family fun at this Bradford trampoline park where little ones and bigger kids can leap to their hearts' content, with baby-changing facilities and refreshments on site.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Jungle at the Junction
Adventure awaits at this indoor soft play venue in historic Black Dyke Mills, featuring an onsite restaurant and convenient parking, perfect for energetic youngsters to burn off steam whatever the weather.
Laser Tag
LaserZone Bradford
Battle through futuristic laser combat arenas at this action-packed entertainment venue on Thornton Road, featuring accessible facilities and onsite parking for families seeking an adrenaline-fueled day out.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Megaplay
Young adventurers can zoom around on go-karts and speed down a thrilling four-lane astra slide at this action-packed Bradford soft play venue with onsite refreshments available.
Museums and Art Galleries
National Science and Media Museum
Explore the fascinating history of photography, television and cinema at Bradford's interactive museum where families can discover how media and technology have shaped our world.
Cinemas and Theatres
ODEON Leeds-Bradford Luxe
This 13-screen cinema at Gallagher Leisure Park offers the latest blockbusters in comfortable surroundings, with snacks available, wheelchair access, parking and onsite facilities for a complete family movie experience.
Go Karting and Driving
TeamSport Indoor Karting Bradford
Experience high-speed racing action with your family at this exciting indoor karting venue, welcoming drivers from age 8 upwards for adrenaline-fuelled competitions on a purpose-built track.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
The Playbarn Bradford
Kids up to 12 can bounce through exciting soft play zones before meeting adorable farm animals in the petting area, with refreshments available at the onsite restaurant.
Tourist Attractions
VR Immersion
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality experiences alongside classic gaming fun including pool and Xbox, with group sessions perfect for families with children aged four and above.
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