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.

Bounce, slam dunk and dodgeball your way to fun at Air Kings Trampoline Park! Free parking, lockers and no special grip socks. From just £5.50/hr.

"Enter the ultimate laser tag battle at Darkstar Laser! Compete with up to 40 players using advanced equipment in an intense, multi-level arena. Aim to win! 7+ yrs.

Lancaster's connection to the sea is brought to life with sound, smells & audiovisuals.

Experience breathtaking views and explore unique underground caverns at the Heights of Abraham! Take a landmark cable car ride, explore historic exhibitions, and more.

Discover heaps of soft play fun for kids under 12 at Fuzzy Ed's Red Lion! Enjoy slides, climbing structures, ball pits and more. Plus coffee area for grown-ups.

Explore Hardwick Hall! 16th Century house, dress-up fun, gorgeous gardens, woodland creature spotting, woodland play trail and a stable yard to explore.

Discover the perfect family holiday at Ribby Hall! Enjoy spacious & tranquil accommodation, family activities & fun 18+ entertainment. Dog friendly too!

Explore Matlock Bath Aquarium and its 7 attractions! See petrifying well, holograms, koi carp, fossils & china. Great value: £5.80 per person!

Experience the running of a real farm at Windmill Animal Farm! Ride miniature tractors, feed baby lambs & get up close to reptiles. Play in the indoor barn & outdoor areas & don't forget the craft shop!

This is a fun-filled venue, with nine holes of crazy golf, neon-lights, and challenging holes

Explore Eden Camp! Take a journey back in time and learn about WWII. View vehicles, planes and other military hardware.

Clock in to your shift at a 1783 spinning mill and experience the working environment of a historic textile mill.

Explore, Discover & Enjoy Matlock & Matlock Bath with our unique treasure hunt style heritage walks

Explore the depths of the Temple Mine & Museum, with a guided tour of the operational lead & fluorspar mine from the 1920s & 50s plus hand mine from 200 years ago. Pan for "gold" and discover gems & minerals!

Enjoy the best of new kids' films & family movies at Cineworld St Helens. With 11 screens, HFR 3D tech & Baskin Robbins snackbar, you won't want to step away from your seat!

Enjoy all-weather fun for the whole family at Superbowl UK St Helens! Tenpin bowling, soft play, & coin-operated games to discover.

Climb, slide and explore Cheeky Chimps Playzone! 3 level structure with slides, obstacle courses and a toddler zone.

Explore the fascinating history of Derbyshire's lead mining industry at Peak District Lead Mining Museum. Discover collections, minerals, tools, machinery and games, plus the Wills Founder Water Pressure Engine!

Take the family to Gulliver's Kingdom for a great adventure! Experience thrilling rides, magical attractions & gorgeous views of Derbyshire.

Test your shooting skills at Nerf Zone Matlock Bath! Arm yourself with target vest, goggles & blaster. Play the Big Battle & become the ultimate NERF gun fighter!