Free Museums in Bradford

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Free Museums in Bradford

National Railway Museum York
National Railway Museum York
4.7 (18135 ratings)4.5 (16474 ratings)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
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"We love the railway museum not least because Rebecca’s dad is a train enthusiast and could spend hours in here reading every tiny detail on every sign next to every exhibition!. Great for kids with live shows and hands-on activities. Entry is free, but if you can afford it, it’s nice to make a small donation to keep this attraction thriving in York for years to come."
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"Good news: the largest railway museum in the world is also open year-round!. This museums offers tons of free activities as well as a railroad-themed play area for the kids, which makes it a slam dunk for the entire family."
JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
4.5 (4459 ratings)4 (6094 ratings)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, United Kingdom
MuseumsArchaeological museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"The Jorvik Viking centre is built on the site of the Coppergate dig (1976-1981) which revealed 1000 year old houses, workshops and backyards from the Viking age. The exhibit starts with a glass floor over the Coppergate dig so you can see what is left of the site for yourself. After this, you can go on a ride through a replica Viking village made using the information they found from the Coppergate dig site."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"The Yorvik Viking Center was inspired by the Coppergate dig of 1978 which lasted 5 years and revealed York's Viking heritage. The 2017 reopening introduced a new multilingual ride experience featuring animatronic Viking era residents replete with authentic smells. Moreover, all new galleries feature the collection of 1000 year old Viking artifacts."
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery
4.4 (1228 ratings)4 (280 ratings)
Large collection of 20th-century art with Craft Centre and Design Gallery for mixed media displays.
The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"It’s home to a sensational collection of art, including one of the biggest collections of 20th-century British art in the UK, starting with Henry Moore’s sculpture of the Reclining Woman outside and Lothar Götz’s Xanadu in the entrance hall. Inside, you can head to the Lower Galleries to discover important works by the likes of Francis Bacon, Barbara Hepworth and Damien Hirst or visit the Upper Galleries to explore works from their modern artworks and temporary exhibitions. Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Leeds, England
"This major gallery is packed with 19th- and 20th-century British heavyweights – Turner, Constable, Stanley Spencer, Wyndham Lewis et al – along with contemporary pieces by more recent arrivals such as Antony..."
Mentioned by Visit Leeds
Leventhorpe Vineyard
"The images in the Britain from the Air exhibition offer an exhilarating perspective of some of the UK’s most breathtaking and thought provoking landscapes and…"
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum
4.6 (3918 ratings)4.5 (8510 ratings)
A recreated Victorian cobbled street with costumed guides and period rooms including a schoolroom.
Tower St, York, YO1 9RY, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"I didn’t feel this one captured the interest of my two young children as much as some of the other attractions mentioned but I think older children would get more out of it. Neither the less there were bits that my two enjoyed. One area was the play area but I felt this area could be improved compared to the quality of play areas in the other museums."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Art And Culture, Historical Site, Architecture , Specialty Museum. York Castle Museum isn’t just going to show you the past - it’s going to let you be a part of it. The museum stands on the site of York Castle, built in 1068 by William the Conqueror."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"This excellent museum has displays of everyday life through the centuries, with reconstructed domestic interiors, a Victorian street and a prison cell where you can try out a condemned man's bed – and it could be..."
The Tetley
The Tetley
4.2 (436 ratings)3.5 (120 ratings)
Contemporary art gallery complex in an art deco former brewery HQ, with exhibitions, bar and dining.
Hunslet Rd, Leeds, LS10 1JQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"The former headquarters of the Tetley Brewery at Leeds’ South Bank is now a creative space for art, events and workshops, and also houses a bar serving Yorkshire fare. The art gallery, open daily, offers regularly changing exhibitions, while live music, yoga, guest speakers and family art workshops are also on the calendar. The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds LS10 1JQ, gallery open faily 10am-5pm and Wednesdays 10am-8pm, admission free."
Mentioned by Yorkshire Food Guide
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"The 1930’s art deco, former headquarters of Tetley Brewery is a pioneering centre for contemporary art. Also, a great place to kick back, enjoy a selection of cask ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks, together with a Yorkshire inspired menu showcasing the very best ingredients. Their sun trap of a beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a pint of Tetley’s, right on the spot it was born more than 200 years ago."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Tetley Brewery's defunct 1930s offices have been converted into a contemporary-arts venue with a restaurant and pub on the ground floor, spilling out onto an outdoor terrace. Upstairs the old meeting rooms have..."
Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
4.6 (147 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
Sunnybank Mills, 83-85 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5UJ, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Sunny Bank Mills was once a key part of the city’s industrial past, but since being restored by the Gaunt family, it’s been turned into a multi-purpose creative space with a 3,000-square-foot art gallery at its heart. It’s one of the best galleries in Leeds to find exhibitions by local artists, as it gives them a platform to show their work, from Mel Davies’ colourful landscapes to Kate Kenney’s oil paintings of Yorkshire. It’s also home to Spinning Mill Studios, where local artists and makers create and display their work."
York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery
4.3 (1162 ratings)4 (484 ratings)
Gallery featuring paintings & decorative arts from the 1400s to the present in an 1870s building.
Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"York Art Gallery boasts the largest collection of British Studio Ceramics in the country in its Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA). The 19th century building (restored 2013-2015) contains works from the 14th century to the present day including altarpieces, drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture. Highlights include works by Pablo Picasso, L S Lowry and David Hockney."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"As well as an impressive collection of Old Masters, York Art Gallery possesses works by LS Lowry, Pablo Picasso, Grayson Perry, David Hockney, and the controversial York artist William Etty who, in the 1820s, was..."
Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House
4.6 (45 ratings)4 (30 ratings)
Castle Yard, Ilkley, LS29 9DT, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museumConcert hallSpecialty Museums
Fairfax House
Fairfax House
4.5 (254 ratings)4.5 (864 ratings)
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Around York
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"Fairfax House is a Georgian town house open to the public between February and December. The house displays a collection of eighteenth-century furniture and shows how Georgians lived in their day. 901 metres from the Minster.Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9RN, United Kingdom"
Impressions Gallery
Impressions Gallery
4.4 (28 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings)
Aldermanbury, Bradford, BD1 1SD, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by National Science and Media Museum
Visit Bradford
"Just off City Park, this free photography gallery aims to show contemporary photography that gets you looking, thinking and talking. There’s also a diverse education and events programme. Visit the Impressions Gallery website"

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Bradford

National Trust - East Riddlesden Hall
National Trust - East Riddlesden Hall
4.6 (1100 ratings)4.5 (548 ratings)
Restored manor house with period furnishings and formal gardens, plus a tearoom. National Trust.
Bradford Rd, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5EL, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Official Website of Keighley Town Centre
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"Within easy reach of the town, East Riddlesden Hall is a stunning national trust property which makes for a great day out or even a venue for a special occasion. The current 17th century manor house sits on an estate with roots stretching back to the 7th century. Enjoy the house, tearoom, and grounds of this beautiful spot."
Mentioned by Trek Zone
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"East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century manor house in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, now owned by the National Trust. The hall was built in 1642 by a wealthy Halifax clothier, James Murgatroyd. The hall is a Grade I listed building."
Leeds Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall
4.4 (130 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings)
Grand 19th-century municipal hall with an ornate neoclassical facade, now hosting concerts & comedy.
The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AD, United Kingdom
City HallSights & LandmarksConcert hallLive music venueArchitectural Buildings
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"Leeds Town Hall is a 19th century municipal building that was made a Grade I listed building in 1951. It’s the location for everything from marriages and ceremonies to concerts and festivals. See the 1960s chandeliers we restored as part of refurbishments at the Leeds Town Hall back in 2019."
Holy Trinity Church Ripon
Holy Trinity Church Ripon
4.8 (19 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
Ripon, HG4 2ET, United Kingdom
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Stripey Badger Bookshop, Coffee Shop & Kitchen
Stripey Badger Bookshop, Coffee Shop & Kitchen
4.6 (62 ratings)5 (2 ratings)
7 The Square, Grassington, Skipton BD23 5AQ, United Kingdom
CafeShoppingCoffee shopGift & Specialty Shops
Morrisons Cafe
Morrisons Cafe
4.3 (88 ratings)
Harrogate Rd, Ripon, HG4 2SB, United Kingdom
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Gelato Passion
Gelato Passion
3.8 (87 ratings)
148b Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LU, United Kingdom
Indian takeawayCafeCoffee shopDessert shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Gelato Passion have 20 different flavours of ice cream to choose from at their Beeston store and they’re all made fresh each day. Their most popular ones are bubblegum, cookies & cream, Oreo and Ferrero Rocher, or you can try something a little more unusual like Nutella or Milky Bar. Want a treat to go alongside your ice cream?"

Best Nightlife in Bradford

Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
4.3 (1386 ratings)4 (8 ratings)
Open plan restaurant in former tram depot with a Modern British menu and a dining gallery upstairs.
199 Bingley Rd, Shipley, BD18 4DH, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBar
Toast Bar
Toast Bar
4.2 (273 ratings)
Stone-baked pizzas, burgers and pub grub in a smart spot with a continental vibe and outdoor seats.
Unit C, West Point, Wellington St, Leeds, LS1 4JY, United Kingdom
BarBistroCocktail barSports bar
Alley Cats Cafe Bar & Music Emporium
Alley Cats Cafe Bar & Music Emporium
4.7 (127 ratings)
38 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4LA, United Kingdom
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