A hub of industry, there are plenty of great things to do in Bradford for an educational and fun family day out.
The Bradford Industrial Museum is on the site of a former mill and shows how mill workers lived and worked throughout history. Marvel at the old-fashioned clunky looking machinery and imagine what it would’ve been like to work in the mill, where the noise would’ve been so loud it drowned out your own thoughts. See photos and and equipment that depict working life in a time gone by.
Movie lovers will enjoy the National Media Museum. Find your favourite moment in film or TV, have a go at creating your own storyboard and make a mini movie in the animation studio to remember your Bradford family day out.
There are plenty of play spaces for smaller children too. Geronimo's is 9,000sq ft. of fun featuring cargo nets, slides, climbing frames and more. Toddlers have their own dedicated space for stress free and fun play and there’s a café. The Richard Dunn Sports Centre has a pool with waterslide and tyre ride, have a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl or take the whole family ice-skating at Bradford Ice Rink.

Jump, leap & flip your way to fun at Jump Inc! Experience interconnected trampolines &defy gravity with open jump sessions!

Race to victory at TeamSport Indoor Karting Bradford and challenge your kids in our family-friendly racing sessions.

Enjoy family-friendly racing at TeamSport Indoor Karting Leeds! With adult and cadet karts, everyone can join the fun!

Take a ride through Yorkshire's countryside in a beautiful train carriage at Whistlestop Valley!

Big Kid Circus celebrates its 20th anniversary by presenting the 30FT tall King Kong!!!!!!

Explore Temple Newsam's woodlands with Go Ape! Thrill seekers can soar through the skies and zip through the treetop canopy.

Explore the world at Eureka! The National Children's Museum. Over 400 interactive activities designed to spark curiosity in kids 0-11yrs.

MathsCity is the home of hands-on maths. Find us in our new location on Canal Wharf... Explore! Discover! Solve!

Simulation shooting! Fun, competitive, and unique – perfect for kids 7-17. Thursdays & Fridays, £10pp Based in Leeds city centre

Ready for action? Step into our multi-level arena, kitted out with a phaser and pack, for a zaptastic mission!

Explore Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth! See the Brontë sisters' possessions, explore the house and grounds, and enjoy events!

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Explore Megaplay - Climb, slide, zip-wire & go karts! A toddler and baby play area, plus Fingertips arts & crafts. Special needs nights & party options. Cafe with freshly prepared food!

Experience science and media at the National Science and Media Museum. From Wonderlab to IMAX, the Animation Gallery, and more, discover amazing light and sound and explore popular photography.

Jump into action with an adventurous day out at Jumparooz Trampoline Park!

Test your skill at Crazy Targets: Archery, Tic Tac Toe, Darts, Balloon Popping, 21 Draw (Blackjack), Mini Golf, Café, Arcades and more! Pay online or at the counter.
Experience the UK's top attractions for less with our VIP Pass - the nation’s favourite day out discount membership! Enjoy kids go free, 2 for 1 and more on unforgettable days out.

Experience the ultimate gaming experience at Belong Bradford! High powered PC’s, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, lightning-fast gaming & esports quality peripherals await. Book a gaming party with Belong & let the kids have a blast!

Have fun at the biggest soft play centre in Bradford! Bounce, climb, run and jump!

Jump around and explore Funzy Bradford! Here kids can play on inflatable obstacles, explore giant open bounce areas and even a special play area for the under-4s. 15,000 sq. ft. of inflatable fun guaranteed!

Come experience the fun on the ice at Bradford Ice Rink! Enjoy general sessions or family sessions with skating, ice hockey and figure skating. Disco lights and music turn the ice pad into a groovy club venue!

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