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.

Explore Walton Hall and Gardens! Enjoy 32 acres of parkland, Green Flag gardens free of charge, pitch n’ putt, trampolines and a Children’s Zoo.

Experience a thrilling day out at Mad-Renaline Activity Centre! Take on a gladiator duel, body zorbing, the bungee run & more!

Try your hand at Deception Escape Rooms! Feel the thrill of escape as you battle the clock to solve puzzles, with up to 6 players. Mystery awaits behind each door - can you make it out in time?

Enjoy Hall Leys Park with a variety of attractions - fountains&splash pool, play area&skate park, boating lake&ducks to feed, tennis, bowling &miniature railway. Events incl. music&open air cinema!

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Explore the Jungle at Dandi Lion Playzone! A multi-tiered soft play structure for kids 0-10, plus food, drinks & parties. Perfect fun for all!

Discover family fun at Clumber Park! Explore woodlands, admire the lake, spot wildlife, cycle 20 miles of routes, and visit the Discovery Centre & Burrow play areas.

Cruise the Lune Aqueduct with Lancaster Canal Boats & Waterbus! See the £2m restored attraction, spot wildlife and help sail the boat!

Award-winning indoor and outdoor adventure play, set in Yorkshire countryside. Natural materials, epic play structures, great food, and family fun!

Explore The Jungle in Skelmersdale! Fun play areas for children, extra activities like jungle tots and a 5 star cafe. Perfect for a family day out.

Explore 300 acres of nature at Normanby Hall Country Park! Take a stroll through wildflower meadows & woodlands, visit the deer park, explore the walled garden and Victorian buildings. Plus, enjoy the miniature train & adventure playground!

Discover the story of Lancaster, from the prehistoric era to the modern age.

Explore 800 years of history at Lancaster Castle! Take the family-friendly tour, learn about fascinating stories, and enjoy workshops at Christmas and Halloween.

Experience movie magic at Vue Lancaster! See blockbusters on 6 screens with 3D and amazing surround sound. Don't miss Vue Mini Mornings!

Explore the streets of Lancaster and crack the codes as you go on a self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail! Visit St. George's Quay and the medieval castle in search of the lost loot.

Explore Matlock Bath with the family Treasure Trail! Follow the clues, solve the mystery and enjoy the 2 mile, 2 hour loop. Great for children aged 6+.

Take a charming 20 min train ride through stunning limestone scenery at Steeple Grange Light Railway! Explore vintage locomotives and rolling stock & uncover fossils!

Explore Captain Jack's Adventure Play! With different play frames for toddlers and juniors, parent & toddler sessions, sign language classes and themed balls. Enjoy the cafe too!

Explore, Discover & Enjoy Lancaster with two quirky, self-guided, treasure hunt style heritage walks

Spend the day playing or relaxing at Ashbourne Recreation Ground! Enjoy free pitches, an interactive splash pad, & a great play area.