Things to Do in Bradford
Bradford sits in a valley with moorland above it and grand Victorian buildings below, and that contrast is the reason to spend a day here.
Little Germany
Little Germany is a district of tall Victorian warehouses close to the centre. It rewards a slow walk past the stonework, with a coffee stop when you want one. Its streets are calmer than the main shopping routes. Look up as well as ahead, since the detail is in the upper floors.
Little Germany is a district of tall Victorian warehouses close to the centre.
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Saltaire by train
Saltaire is a Victorian model village built around a mill beside the River Aire, reached by train from Forster Square. It has a canal and the river beside it, and suits a gentle afternoon of looking and talking. From the station down to the river the walk is flat and brief.
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Parks of the Victorian era
Several of the city's parks date from the Victorian period, with formal paths and mature trees. A short bus journey from the middle brings you to them, and they are good for an unhurried hour or two, particularly on a dry weekday.
Several of the city's parks date from the Victorian period, with formal paths and mature trees.
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The moors above the city
Open moorland lies above the built up area and can be reached by bus or taxi. The weather changes quickly up there, and it is colder and windier than in the valley, so wear proper footwear and take a coat. Buses up to the edge of the moors may not run late, so settle your return journey early.
Open moorland lies above the built up area and can be reached by bus or taxi.
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Museums and galleries in grand old buildings
The centre has galleries and museums, many in fine old buildings, and they are a dependable answer to rain. Check the opening days in advance, as hours vary from place to place.
The centre has galleries and museums, many in fine old buildings, and they are a dependable answer to rain.
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A shape for the day
Begin in Little Germany while the streets are quiet, ride out to Saltaire for lunch and the afternoon, and be back in the centre before the light goes. If the weather is poor, swap the village for a gallery in the centre and keep the evening free.
Begin in Little Germany while the streets are quiet, ride out to Saltaire for lunch and the afternoon, and be back in the centre before the light goes.
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Stations and getting about
The two main stations are Interchange and Forster Square, and both have trains to Leeds. Allow for hills on foot and call a licensed cab if you stay out into the evening. Remember that nobody below eighteen may use TheDirectory or its listings.
The two main stations are Interchange and Forster Square, and both have trains to Leeds.
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Frequently asked questions
Forster Square. Trains on that line stop at Saltaire, and the journey is short.
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