Leeds and Bradford

Location: North East England

Population size: 296,000

The best way to get around: By foot

New this year: Saltaire festival 5 – 21 September celebrating Sir Titus Salt’s 150 birthday and 100 years of Saltaire. 19-21 Sept sees the main event with market days in the main street Victorian Picnics and a host of other activities.

Attractions: National Museum of Film Photography and Television, David Hockney paintings at the Salt Mills in Saltaire (World Heritage Site), Ilkley Moor

Restaurants: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of restaurants (including over 200 curry houses) and cafes. Some excellent examples include:

Boathouse Inn (highly recommended) La Roue (contemporary dining)
Saltaire Saltaire

Akbars (indian) The Grouse Inn (traditional English)
Leeds Road Haworth

Bars: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of pubs and bars, why not check out the following:

The Old White Lion Shoulder of Mutton
Haworth Bradford

Fannys Ale House Red Square
Saltaire Bradford

Shops: Head to Salts Mill in Saltaire for boutiques and its fantastic atmosphere. Alternatively you can pick up beautiful Asian silks and cottons at Bombay Stores.

Architecture: the buildings in Little Germany are a stunning and reflect the wealth invested into Bradford’s buildings when Bradford was the Wool capital of the world. Also of note is the Italianate inspired City Hall and the Art Deco styled Alhambra Theatre.

Parks: Lister park is home to Cartwright Hall gallery and is a must visit for it’s contemporary South East Asian art.