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Parks
Roberts Park
Roberts Park is a 14 acres public urban park in Baildon, West Yorkshire, England. Higher Coach Road, Baildon, is to the north and the park is bounded to the south by the River Aire. A pedestrian footbridge crosses the Aire and links the park to the village of Saltaire.
There’s a brilliant play area and skate park, as well as a beautiful bandstand where concerts are staged throughout the summer months. Come down for a stroll or relax on the grass and soak up the atmosphere of a cricket game.
Address: Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Road Shipley BD17 7LU
Hours: open 24 hours
Phone: 01274 437028
Price: Free Entry
North Cliffe Woods
Relaxed gathering place with sports fields, playgrounds & peaceful woods with walking paths.
Address: Bradford Road, Shipley BD18 3BX
Number: 01274 431000
Hours: open 24 hours
Price: Free Entry
ROUNDHAY PARK
Roundhay Park in Leeds is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and award-winning gardens. The park is one of the most popular in Europe.
In the park you can find an abundance of wildlife including woodpeckers, swans, rabbits and squirrels. Enjoy a game on one of the sports pitches for football, rugby and cricket as well as a grass cycling track.
Roundhay Park is also home to Tropical World, a tropical island adventure which is fun for all the family. At Tropical World you can take a trek through the rainforest and experience tropical wildlife at night before a quick excursion through the desert all in the same morning!
Address: Mansion Ln, Leeds LS8 2HH
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0113 378 6002
Price: Free
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds and wonder at the Abbey, or walk along the river bank and see if you can spot the ducks.
There is also a market to browse; Kirkstall Abbey Markets run one weekend per month between March and November from 12 noon to 3pm With events from outdoor cinema to family fun, and Abbey House Museum just across the road, Kirkstall Abbey makes for a great day out!
Address: Abbey Rd, Leeds LS5 3EH
Price: General admission is free
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue -10am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10am–4:30pm
Thu - 10am–4:30pm
Fri - 10am–4:30pm
Sat -10am–4:30pm
Sun - 10am–4:30pm
STOCKELD PARK
Experience fabulous family days out within the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park, located between Leeds and Harrogate.
In Spring and Summer enjoy outdoor and indoor fun whether rain or shine, including go-karting, roller-skating and inflatables galore. Try the outdoor roller rink, maze, go karts or explore, climb and play in the Enchanted Forest as you discover sculptures and themed adventure playground areas. Jump and slide in the inflatable zone or drive the electric scooter* trail!
If you’re into something a bit spookier then the Autumnal Halloween Spooktacular is for you. Throughout Winter, walk or ski around the Enchanted Illuminated Forest or skate on their real ice rink.
*Additional charges for the Electric Scooters; £5 per circuit. Age/height restrictions apply.
Address:
Stockeld Park,
The Estate Office,
Wetherby,
Yorkshire,
LS22 4AN
Price:Prices on application.
Hours: House open privately booked events and tours only. Please contact the Estate Office 01937 586101.
Contact: 01937 586333
OTLEY CHEVIN FOREST PARK
The Chevin is a great place for visitors to do lots of different activities and is open all year round. Overlooking the market town of Otley with magnificent views of the Wharfe Valley, you’ll feel at one with nature as you take in the scenery.
There is a good network of paths to make your own circular walk, but if you want to follow a themed trail there is a Geology Trail, Heritage Time Trail and a route for tree spotters. Don’t miss the ‘Surprise view’ over Yorkshire!
Now that you've worked up an appetitie, head to the picturesque market town of Otley. From restaurants and award-winning fish & chips shops, to tea rooms and cafes, there’s something to suit all tastes.Be sure to visit the many traditional pubs and inns too!
Address:
White House,
Johnny Lane,
off Birdcage Walk,
Otley,
LS21 3JL
Price: Free
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Contact: 01943 465023
LOTHERTON HALL
Flamingos in Leeds?! You’ll find them at Lotherton Hall along with over 480 individual birds, from more than 130 different species in their brilliant bird garden!
Enjoy the popular adventure playground (for the under 8s) with climbing frames, zip wire, swings, roundabouts and plenty of seating close to the Stable Courtyard. Or visit the Woodland Play area, designed for older children, this picnic and play area offers great fun and exercise in a woodland setting.
Put on your walking boots and discover the wonderful gardens, spread over 8 acres.
Beyond the formal gardens, there is so much to see and do. Walk quietly along the perimeter fence of the Deer Park and watch the herd of red deer grazing. Saunter due south, off the beaten track onto Ranger's Walk; or continue beyond the Bird Garden entrance, and the countryside is only footsteps away.
Address:
Lotherton Hall ,
Off Collier Lane,
Aberford,
Leeds,
LS25 3EB
Price:
Admission Adult
Online £7
At the house: £7.50, LeedsCard: £6.00, LeedsCard Extra: £4.50
Admission Child
Online £3.50
At the house: £3.75 (Aged 5 to 18 years), LeedsCard: £3.00
Admission Concession £6.00
Admission Family
Online £21
At the house: £22.50, LeedsCard: £18.00, LeedsCard Extra: £13.50
Admission Group £6.00 per person for pre-booked groups of 15 or more.
Admission Membership Annual membership: Adults £22, Couples £36, Family A (1 adult + up to 3 children) £34.00 / Family B (2 adults + up to 3 children) £48. Children are 5-18 (under 5s go free). Breeze and LeedsCard discounts can be applied.
Admission Max Card General admission is free
Hours:
Summer opening times (March to October): House, café, shop, bird garden: 10:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:15 Estate gates (April to September): 07:30 to 20:00.
Winter opening times: Please note that the Hall is closed during January and February but offers guided tours at 11 and 2. Café, shop, bird garden: 10:00 - 16:00, last entry 15:15 Estate gates (October – March): 07:30 to 18:00.
Contact: 0113 378 2959
GOLDEN ACRE PARK
This popular park in North Leeds is renowned for its wonderful gardens, popular tea rooms and circular lakeside walk. At 55 hectares in size, it is located near to two of Leeds' most treasured nature reserves, Breary Marsh and Adel Dam. It's also on the route of both the Leeds Country Way and the Meanwood Valley Trail.
Golden Acre Park is Home to many varieties of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as a host of native animals and wildfowl.
A walk around Wildfowl Lake is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. The gardeners try to add something new every year so you’ll want to keep coming back for a visit.
Address: Otley Road Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ
Price: Free Entry
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Contact: 0113 261 0374
HAREWOOD HOUSE
The Capability Brown landscape of Harewood House is breath taking. The grounds are home to numerous gardens including the Lakeside Garden and Himalayan Garden. The adventure playground offers hours of fun for children of all ages.
Harewood Bird Garden is home to exotic species of birds; you'll see Penguins, Flamingos, Owls and Macaws and to name a few. You can even get up close to the penguins by helping the keepers feed them.
New for 2016 is the Harewood Farm Experience. Young farmers can meet friendly alpacas, learn about our family of pygmy goats and see our pot bellied pigs enjoy a spot of lunch.
Address: Sandy Gate, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE
Price:
Free entry
Membership options available, please see below or visit the website for more details.
Harewood House and Grounds
Adult £16.50 (£18.15 with Gift Aid)
Senior Citizen £15.50 (£17.05 with Gift Aid)
Child/Student £8.50 (£9.35 with Gift Aid)
Family £45.00 (£49.50 with Gift Aid)
Grounds and Below Stairs only
Adult £12.50 (£13.75 with Gift Aid)
Senior Citizen £11.50 (£12.65 with Gift Aid)
Child/Student £7.50 (£8.25 with Gift Aid)
Family £30.00 (£33.00 with Gift Aid)
Harewood Membership
Adult £30.00, Couple £60.00, Family £95.00, Child £15.00
Hours:
House and Grounds are open between April - November: check website for details.
10am - 4pm daily
YEADON TARNFIELD PARK
Yeadon Tarnfield Park is extremely popular with people of all ages and open to the public 365 days a year. Younger visitors can enjoy the playground and BMX track whilst other visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the tarn, a relaxing game of bowls or spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying one of the Summer Bands in the Park with entertainment from some of the region's leading brass bands.
For the more active visitor to the park the tarn, the main feature of the park, is used for various water sports activities and is the base for the Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre.
The park is also an excellent location to get great views of the planes taking off and landing at Leeds and Bradford Airport.
Address: Cemetery Rd, Yeadon LS19 7UR
Price: Free Entry
Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0113 395 7400
YORK GATE GARDEN
York Gate Garden is a one-acre garden tucked away behind the ancient church in Adel. It may be one of the smaller destinations on our list but no less beautiful, winning several awards.
The garden is divided by yew and beech hedges into a series of smaller gardens, each with its own theme and style. This is the perfect destination to spend a few peaceful hours in the sunshine. There’s even a shop and newly-refurbished tea room on site.
The garden is open 27 March – 30 September, Sunday-Thursday.
Every Wednesday in June the garden is open in the evening- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Address:
Back Church Lane,
Adel,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS16 8DW
Price:
Adults Standard £5.00 / Gift Aid £5.50
Children (16 and under): Free
Hours:
Wednesdays in June: 1,8,15,22,29 - 6.30-9pm.
Open by special arrangement for groups, Friends of Perennial and Friends of York Gate. Please ask for details
Contact: 0113 267 8240
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
Venture a little further to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield. Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th century country estate, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is one of the world's leading open-air galleries, presenting a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions.
The park is currently home to an exhibition by the renowned American artist KAWS, whose wide ranging practice includes painting, sculpture, graphic design, toys and prints. He has collaborated with industry leaders including Nike, Vans, MTV and Kanye West. See this exhibition 6th Feb – 12th June 2016.
Address: West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG
Price: Free Entry
Hours:
Monday 10am–5pm
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Wednesday 10am–5pm
Thursday 10am–5pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 10am–5pm
Cliffe Castle Park and Museum
With the recent reopening of the new and improved museum there are naturally a wealth of exciting new displays and activities for you and yours to enjoy - including atmospheric period reception rooms with sparkling chandeliers and renovated historic light fittings, plus a new Dining With The Butterfields display that will give you a glimpse into how this noble family would have wined and dined their important guests.
Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the rather spectacular mansion of local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield, a long standing point of focus for local history studies so an excellent chap on whom to write an extra credit report for school! The manor stands in amongst attractive hillside grounds with aviaries, green houses and a children's play area for playing at Lords and Ladies!
As well as learning more than ever about the Butterfield family, you'll be able to see the beautiful new display of costumes set against gorgeous hand painted murals, plus investigate all-new displays such as The Owls In Britain, which - as one might expect - looks at the various owls that can be found wild in Britain today!
The whole house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays to intrigue and delight including a glittering array of minerals, interesting local geology specimens and fossils (some of them huge!), plus mounted birds and local mammals, plus old dolls, toys and domestic items and a varying programme of temporary exhibitions too! Lovely!
Address:
Keighley BD20 6LQ
Contact: 01535 957060
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday, Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm Last admission 3.30pm.
Price: Free!
Roberts Park is a 14 acres public urban park in Baildon, West Yorkshire, England. Higher Coach Road, Baildon, is to the north and the park is bounded to the south by the River Aire. A pedestrian footbridge crosses the Aire and links the park to the village of Saltaire.
There’s a brilliant play area and skate park, as well as a beautiful bandstand where concerts are staged throughout the summer months. Come down for a stroll or relax on the grass and soak up the atmosphere of a cricket game.
Address: Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Road Shipley BD17 7LU
Hours: open 24 hours
Phone: 01274 437028
Price: Free Entry
North Cliffe Woods
Relaxed gathering place with sports fields, playgrounds & peaceful woods with walking paths.
Address: Bradford Road, Shipley BD18 3BX
Number: 01274 431000
Hours: open 24 hours
Price: Free Entry
ROUNDHAY PARK
Roundhay Park in Leeds is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and award-winning gardens. The park is one of the most popular in Europe.
In the park you can find an abundance of wildlife including woodpeckers, swans, rabbits and squirrels. Enjoy a game on one of the sports pitches for football, rugby and cricket as well as a grass cycling track.
Roundhay Park is also home to Tropical World, a tropical island adventure which is fun for all the family. At Tropical World you can take a trek through the rainforest and experience tropical wildlife at night before a quick excursion through the desert all in the same morning!
Address: Mansion Ln, Leeds LS8 2HH
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0113 378 6002
Price: Free
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds and wonder at the Abbey, or walk along the river bank and see if you can spot the ducks.
There is also a market to browse; Kirkstall Abbey Markets run one weekend per month between March and November from 12 noon to 3pm With events from outdoor cinema to family fun, and Abbey House Museum just across the road, Kirkstall Abbey makes for a great day out!
Address: Abbey Rd, Leeds LS5 3EH
Price: General admission is free
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue -10am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10am–4:30pm
Thu - 10am–4:30pm
Fri - 10am–4:30pm
Sat -10am–4:30pm
Sun - 10am–4:30pm
STOCKELD PARK
Experience fabulous family days out within the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park, located between Leeds and Harrogate.
In Spring and Summer enjoy outdoor and indoor fun whether rain or shine, including go-karting, roller-skating and inflatables galore. Try the outdoor roller rink, maze, go karts or explore, climb and play in the Enchanted Forest as you discover sculptures and themed adventure playground areas. Jump and slide in the inflatable zone or drive the electric scooter* trail!
If you’re into something a bit spookier then the Autumnal Halloween Spooktacular is for you. Throughout Winter, walk or ski around the Enchanted Illuminated Forest or skate on their real ice rink.
*Additional charges for the Electric Scooters; £5 per circuit. Age/height restrictions apply.
Address:
Stockeld Park,
The Estate Office,
Wetherby,
Yorkshire,
LS22 4AN
Price:Prices on application.
Hours: House open privately booked events and tours only. Please contact the Estate Office 01937 586101.
Contact: 01937 586333
OTLEY CHEVIN FOREST PARK
The Chevin is a great place for visitors to do lots of different activities and is open all year round. Overlooking the market town of Otley with magnificent views of the Wharfe Valley, you’ll feel at one with nature as you take in the scenery.
There is a good network of paths to make your own circular walk, but if you want to follow a themed trail there is a Geology Trail, Heritage Time Trail and a route for tree spotters. Don’t miss the ‘Surprise view’ over Yorkshire!
Now that you've worked up an appetitie, head to the picturesque market town of Otley. From restaurants and award-winning fish & chips shops, to tea rooms and cafes, there’s something to suit all tastes.Be sure to visit the many traditional pubs and inns too!
Address:
White House,
Johnny Lane,
off Birdcage Walk,
Otley,
LS21 3JL
Price: Free
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Contact: 01943 465023
LOTHERTON HALL
Flamingos in Leeds?! You’ll find them at Lotherton Hall along with over 480 individual birds, from more than 130 different species in their brilliant bird garden!
Enjoy the popular adventure playground (for the under 8s) with climbing frames, zip wire, swings, roundabouts and plenty of seating close to the Stable Courtyard. Or visit the Woodland Play area, designed for older children, this picnic and play area offers great fun and exercise in a woodland setting.
Put on your walking boots and discover the wonderful gardens, spread over 8 acres.
Beyond the formal gardens, there is so much to see and do. Walk quietly along the perimeter fence of the Deer Park and watch the herd of red deer grazing. Saunter due south, off the beaten track onto Ranger's Walk; or continue beyond the Bird Garden entrance, and the countryside is only footsteps away.
Address:
Lotherton Hall ,
Off Collier Lane,
Aberford,
Leeds,
LS25 3EB
Price:
Admission Adult
Online £7
At the house: £7.50, LeedsCard: £6.00, LeedsCard Extra: £4.50
Admission Child
Online £3.50
At the house: £3.75 (Aged 5 to 18 years), LeedsCard: £3.00
Admission Concession £6.00
Admission Family
Online £21
At the house: £22.50, LeedsCard: £18.00, LeedsCard Extra: £13.50
Admission Group £6.00 per person for pre-booked groups of 15 or more.
Admission Membership Annual membership: Adults £22, Couples £36, Family A (1 adult + up to 3 children) £34.00 / Family B (2 adults + up to 3 children) £48. Children are 5-18 (under 5s go free). Breeze and LeedsCard discounts can be applied.
Admission Max Card General admission is free
Hours:
Summer opening times (March to October): House, café, shop, bird garden: 10:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:15 Estate gates (April to September): 07:30 to 20:00.
Winter opening times: Please note that the Hall is closed during January and February but offers guided tours at 11 and 2. Café, shop, bird garden: 10:00 - 16:00, last entry 15:15 Estate gates (October – March): 07:30 to 18:00.
Contact: 0113 378 2959
GOLDEN ACRE PARK
This popular park in North Leeds is renowned for its wonderful gardens, popular tea rooms and circular lakeside walk. At 55 hectares in size, it is located near to two of Leeds' most treasured nature reserves, Breary Marsh and Adel Dam. It's also on the route of both the Leeds Country Way and the Meanwood Valley Trail.
Golden Acre Park is Home to many varieties of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as a host of native animals and wildfowl.
A walk around Wildfowl Lake is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. The gardeners try to add something new every year so you’ll want to keep coming back for a visit.
Address: Otley Road Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ
Price: Free Entry
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Contact: 0113 261 0374
HAREWOOD HOUSE
The Capability Brown landscape of Harewood House is breath taking. The grounds are home to numerous gardens including the Lakeside Garden and Himalayan Garden. The adventure playground offers hours of fun for children of all ages.
Harewood Bird Garden is home to exotic species of birds; you'll see Penguins, Flamingos, Owls and Macaws and to name a few. You can even get up close to the penguins by helping the keepers feed them.
New for 2016 is the Harewood Farm Experience. Young farmers can meet friendly alpacas, learn about our family of pygmy goats and see our pot bellied pigs enjoy a spot of lunch.
Address: Sandy Gate, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE
Price:
Free entry
Membership options available, please see below or visit the website for more details.
Harewood House and Grounds
Adult £16.50 (£18.15 with Gift Aid)
Senior Citizen £15.50 (£17.05 with Gift Aid)
Child/Student £8.50 (£9.35 with Gift Aid)
Family £45.00 (£49.50 with Gift Aid)
Grounds and Below Stairs only
Adult £12.50 (£13.75 with Gift Aid)
Senior Citizen £11.50 (£12.65 with Gift Aid)
Child/Student £7.50 (£8.25 with Gift Aid)
Family £30.00 (£33.00 with Gift Aid)
Harewood Membership
Adult £30.00, Couple £60.00, Family £95.00, Child £15.00
Hours:
House and Grounds are open between April - November: check website for details.
10am - 4pm daily
YEADON TARNFIELD PARK
Yeadon Tarnfield Park is extremely popular with people of all ages and open to the public 365 days a year. Younger visitors can enjoy the playground and BMX track whilst other visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the tarn, a relaxing game of bowls or spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying one of the Summer Bands in the Park with entertainment from some of the region's leading brass bands.
For the more active visitor to the park the tarn, the main feature of the park, is used for various water sports activities and is the base for the Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre.
The park is also an excellent location to get great views of the planes taking off and landing at Leeds and Bradford Airport.
Address: Cemetery Rd, Yeadon LS19 7UR
Price: Free Entry
Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0113 395 7400
YORK GATE GARDEN
York Gate Garden is a one-acre garden tucked away behind the ancient church in Adel. It may be one of the smaller destinations on our list but no less beautiful, winning several awards.
The garden is divided by yew and beech hedges into a series of smaller gardens, each with its own theme and style. This is the perfect destination to spend a few peaceful hours in the sunshine. There’s even a shop and newly-refurbished tea room on site.
The garden is open 27 March – 30 September, Sunday-Thursday.
Every Wednesday in June the garden is open in the evening- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Address:
Back Church Lane,
Adel,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS16 8DW
Price:
Adults Standard £5.00 / Gift Aid £5.50
Children (16 and under): Free
Hours:
Wednesdays in June: 1,8,15,22,29 - 6.30-9pm.
Open by special arrangement for groups, Friends of Perennial and Friends of York Gate. Please ask for details
Contact: 0113 267 8240
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
Venture a little further to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield. Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th century country estate, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is one of the world's leading open-air galleries, presenting a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions.
The park is currently home to an exhibition by the renowned American artist KAWS, whose wide ranging practice includes painting, sculpture, graphic design, toys and prints. He has collaborated with industry leaders including Nike, Vans, MTV and Kanye West. See this exhibition 6th Feb – 12th June 2016.
Address: West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG
Price: Free Entry
Hours:
Monday 10am–5pm
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Wednesday 10am–5pm
Thursday 10am–5pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 10am–5pm
Cliffe Castle Park and Museum
With the recent reopening of the new and improved museum there are naturally a wealth of exciting new displays and activities for you and yours to enjoy - including atmospheric period reception rooms with sparkling chandeliers and renovated historic light fittings, plus a new Dining With The Butterfields display that will give you a glimpse into how this noble family would have wined and dined their important guests.
Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the rather spectacular mansion of local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield, a long standing point of focus for local history studies so an excellent chap on whom to write an extra credit report for school! The manor stands in amongst attractive hillside grounds with aviaries, green houses and a children's play area for playing at Lords and Ladies!
As well as learning more than ever about the Butterfield family, you'll be able to see the beautiful new display of costumes set against gorgeous hand painted murals, plus investigate all-new displays such as The Owls In Britain, which - as one might expect - looks at the various owls that can be found wild in Britain today!
The whole house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays to intrigue and delight including a glittering array of minerals, interesting local geology specimens and fossils (some of them huge!), plus mounted birds and local mammals, plus old dolls, toys and domestic items and a varying programme of temporary exhibitions too! Lovely!
Address:
Keighley BD20 6LQ
Contact: 01535 957060
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday, Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm Last admission 3.30pm.
Price: Free!
Museums, Mills & galleries
Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel
Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel, based at the first station from Keighley on the Worth Valley Railway, is run by a volunteer body called the Vintage Carriages Trust, and exhibits some beautifully restored railway carriages that have been used in over 50 TV and film productions, such as ‘The Railway Children'!
Sit in the carriages and imagine what rail travel used to be like, or pretend that you are a film star! Sound and video presentations help to bring the past to life and there are numerous signs, posters and small exhibits. It is really interesting to see how the different vintage carriages have changed over time, and also to see which TV and film stars have actually used the carriages during filming!
Address: Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5AX, England
Opening hours:
Open daily year round (excluding Christmas day) from 11 AM until 4 PM
Price:
Adults £2.50 Child £1.50 Seniors £2
Contact: 01535 680425
TEMPLE NEWSAM
Come and explore one of the great country houses of England set within a Capability Brown landscape surrounded by beautiful parkland which includes a working rare breed’s farm.
Temple Newsam has so much to offer visitors. See a variety of rare breed animals, wander around the beautiful gardens, enjoy some leisure time and book the football pitches, or enjoy a round of golf, climb on the playground, and walk in the woods to discover the folly and explore the bridle paths.
Temple Newsam plays host to a variety of events throughout the year including races, open air theatre and festivals.
Address: Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue - 10:30am–5pm
Wed - 10:30am–5pm
Thu - 10:30am–5pm
Fri - 10:30am–5pm
Sat - 10:30am–5pm
Sun - 10:30am–5pm
Tuesday to Sunday House: Hourly guided visits 11am - 3pm
Farm: 10am - 4pm
Please note: Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Price:
House and farm
Adult: £9.50
Child: £4.50
Family: £24
LeedsCard: £7.60
LeedsCard Extra: £5
Breeze Card: £3.80
Leeds Art Gallery
Located in Leeds and operating as a commercial gallery, The Conway Gallery represents artists in order to help support the production and development of their practice through the presentation, promotion and sale of their work.
Address: The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA
Number: 0113 388 0000
Price: General admission to the Gallery is free.
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue – Fri - 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sun - 11:00am - 15:00pm
Impressions Gallery
Impressions Gallery is an independent contemporary photography gallery in Bradford, England. It was established in 1972 and located in York until moving to Bradford in 2007. Impressions Gallery also runs a photography bookshop, publishes its own books and sells prints.
Address: Centenary Square BD1 1SD
Number: 01274 737843
Hours:
Tue – Thu 10:00am - 18:00pm
Fri – Sat 10:00am - 17:00pm
Price: Free Entry
National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is part of the national Science Museum Group. The museum has seven floors of galleries with permanent exhibitions focusing on photography, television, animation, videogaming, the Internet and the scientific principles behind light and colour.
Exploring the transformative impact of image and sound technologies on our lives. 8 floors of FREE galleries.
Address: Pictureville BD1 1NQ
Number: 0844 856 3797
Hours:
Wed 10am - 6pm
Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm
Price: Free Entry
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Highly commended: Museums and Heritage Award. Free Admission
The David Hockney Gallery is proving very popular with general visitors and school groups participating in workshops and activities. Therefore please be aware this is not always a quiet space. Thank you for your understanding. If you would like to plan your visit contact our reception on 01274 431212.
Our Learning Team runs a programme of workshops and events for schools, groups and individuals. Please visit the Learning section of the website for more details or email Learning@bradford.gov.uk
Some of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery's facilities are available for hire. Please email cartwright.hall@bradford.gov.uk with your enquiry.
Address: Cartwright Hall Art Gallery Lister Park BD9 4NS
Number: 01274 431212
Hours: Tue – Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 11am - 4pm
Price: Free Entry
Bradford Industrial Museum
Moorside Mills was built around 1875 as a small worsted spinning Mill by John Moore. Ownership of the mills changed many times, and they developed and grew. In 1970, Bradford Council bought Moorside Mills from Messrs’ W & J Whitehead to create an innovative museum.
Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the Mill Manager lived, or visit the Mill-workers' terraced houses dressed to reflect three different time periods.
Machine running times - subject to availability, please ring before your visit to confirm
Address: Moorside Road BD2 3HP
Number: 01274 435900
Hours:
Mon – Closed
Tue – Fri 10:00am - 16:00pm
Sat – Sun 11:00am - 16:00pm
Bank Holiday Mondays - 11am - 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Mondays except Bank Holidays.
Price: Free Entry
Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is currently used as a museum and education centre.
Bolling Hall offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives and times of the Bradford families for whom it provided a home over five hundred years.
Situated just a mile from Bradford city centre and situated in a quiet, leafy garden, Bolling Hall was for many years the seat of two important land-owning families, the Bollings and the Tempests.
With parts of the building dating from the Medieval, Bolling Hall is a rambling mixture of styles with every nook and cranny packed with history. During the Civil War the household supported the Royalist cause, and the house provided a stronghold during the 'siege of Bradford'.
Rooms are furnished and decorated to give an accurate taste of life at different periods of the house's history, and the fascinating furniture on display includes a superb bed made for Harewood House by Thomas Chippendale.
Spend some time exploring a different side of Bradford's heritage - but watch out for an appearance by the 'White Lady' in the Ghost Room!
Bolling Hall Library is now located in Bolling Hall Museum. Further information on the website:
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-local-library/bolling-hall-library/
There isn't a cafe onsite, but there is a cafe just over the road in Bowling Park. The Lodge Cafe is run by the Friends of Bowling Park. Opening Hours 10am - 4pm. Roughly 5 minutes’ walk from Bolling Hall.
Address: Bowling Hall Road BD4 7LP
Number: 01274 431814
Hours:
Wed – Fri 11:00am - 16:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sun 12:00 - 17:00
Salts Mill
Salts Mill is a former textile mill, now an art gallery, shopping centre, and restaurant complex in Saltaire, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853, and the present-day 1853 Gallery takes its name from the date of the building which houses it.
Address: Victoria Road Shipley BD18 3LA
Hours:
Mon – Fri 10:00am - 17:30pm
Sat – Sun 10:00am - 18:00pm
Phone: 01274 531163
Price: Free Entry
Brontë Parsonage Museum
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is a writer's house museum maintained by the Brontë Society in honour of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne.
Address: Church Street, Haworth, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR
Hours:
Wednesday 10am–5pm
Thursday 10am–5pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 10am–5pm
Monday 10am–5pm
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Phone: 01535 642323
Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel, based at the first station from Keighley on the Worth Valley Railway, is run by a volunteer body called the Vintage Carriages Trust, and exhibits some beautifully restored railway carriages that have been used in over 50 TV and film productions, such as ‘The Railway Children'!
Sit in the carriages and imagine what rail travel used to be like, or pretend that you are a film star! Sound and video presentations help to bring the past to life and there are numerous signs, posters and small exhibits. It is really interesting to see how the different vintage carriages have changed over time, and also to see which TV and film stars have actually used the carriages during filming!
Address: Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5AX, England
Opening hours:
Open daily year round (excluding Christmas day) from 11 AM until 4 PM
Price:
Adults £2.50 Child £1.50 Seniors £2
Contact: 01535 680425
TEMPLE NEWSAM
Come and explore one of the great country houses of England set within a Capability Brown landscape surrounded by beautiful parkland which includes a working rare breed’s farm.
Temple Newsam has so much to offer visitors. See a variety of rare breed animals, wander around the beautiful gardens, enjoy some leisure time and book the football pitches, or enjoy a round of golf, climb on the playground, and walk in the woods to discover the folly and explore the bridle paths.
Temple Newsam plays host to a variety of events throughout the year including races, open air theatre and festivals.
Address: Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue - 10:30am–5pm
Wed - 10:30am–5pm
Thu - 10:30am–5pm
Fri - 10:30am–5pm
Sat - 10:30am–5pm
Sun - 10:30am–5pm
Tuesday to Sunday House: Hourly guided visits 11am - 3pm
Farm: 10am - 4pm
Please note: Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Price:
House and farm
Adult: £9.50
Child: £4.50
Family: £24
LeedsCard: £7.60
LeedsCard Extra: £5
Breeze Card: £3.80
Leeds Art Gallery
Located in Leeds and operating as a commercial gallery, The Conway Gallery represents artists in order to help support the production and development of their practice through the presentation, promotion and sale of their work.
Address: The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA
Number: 0113 388 0000
Price: General admission to the Gallery is free.
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue – Fri - 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sun - 11:00am - 15:00pm
Impressions Gallery
Impressions Gallery is an independent contemporary photography gallery in Bradford, England. It was established in 1972 and located in York until moving to Bradford in 2007. Impressions Gallery also runs a photography bookshop, publishes its own books and sells prints.
Address: Centenary Square BD1 1SD
Number: 01274 737843
Hours:
Tue – Thu 10:00am - 18:00pm
Fri – Sat 10:00am - 17:00pm
Price: Free Entry
National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is part of the national Science Museum Group. The museum has seven floors of galleries with permanent exhibitions focusing on photography, television, animation, videogaming, the Internet and the scientific principles behind light and colour.
Exploring the transformative impact of image and sound technologies on our lives. 8 floors of FREE galleries.
Address: Pictureville BD1 1NQ
Number: 0844 856 3797
Hours:
Wed 10am - 6pm
Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm
Price: Free Entry
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Highly commended: Museums and Heritage Award. Free Admission
The David Hockney Gallery is proving very popular with general visitors and school groups participating in workshops and activities. Therefore please be aware this is not always a quiet space. Thank you for your understanding. If you would like to plan your visit contact our reception on 01274 431212.
Our Learning Team runs a programme of workshops and events for schools, groups and individuals. Please visit the Learning section of the website for more details or email Learning@bradford.gov.uk
Some of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery's facilities are available for hire. Please email cartwright.hall@bradford.gov.uk with your enquiry.
Address: Cartwright Hall Art Gallery Lister Park BD9 4NS
Number: 01274 431212
Hours: Tue – Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 11am - 4pm
Price: Free Entry
Bradford Industrial Museum
Moorside Mills was built around 1875 as a small worsted spinning Mill by John Moore. Ownership of the mills changed many times, and they developed and grew. In 1970, Bradford Council bought Moorside Mills from Messrs’ W & J Whitehead to create an innovative museum.
Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the Mill Manager lived, or visit the Mill-workers' terraced houses dressed to reflect three different time periods.
Machine running times - subject to availability, please ring before your visit to confirm
Address: Moorside Road BD2 3HP
Number: 01274 435900
Hours:
Mon – Closed
Tue – Fri 10:00am - 16:00pm
Sat – Sun 11:00am - 16:00pm
Bank Holiday Mondays - 11am - 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Mondays except Bank Holidays.
Price: Free Entry
Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is currently used as a museum and education centre.
Bolling Hall offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives and times of the Bradford families for whom it provided a home over five hundred years.
Situated just a mile from Bradford city centre and situated in a quiet, leafy garden, Bolling Hall was for many years the seat of two important land-owning families, the Bollings and the Tempests.
With parts of the building dating from the Medieval, Bolling Hall is a rambling mixture of styles with every nook and cranny packed with history. During the Civil War the household supported the Royalist cause, and the house provided a stronghold during the 'siege of Bradford'.
Rooms are furnished and decorated to give an accurate taste of life at different periods of the house's history, and the fascinating furniture on display includes a superb bed made for Harewood House by Thomas Chippendale.
Spend some time exploring a different side of Bradford's heritage - but watch out for an appearance by the 'White Lady' in the Ghost Room!
Bolling Hall Library is now located in Bolling Hall Museum. Further information on the website:
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-local-library/bolling-hall-library/
There isn't a cafe onsite, but there is a cafe just over the road in Bowling Park. The Lodge Cafe is run by the Friends of Bowling Park. Opening Hours 10am - 4pm. Roughly 5 minutes’ walk from Bolling Hall.
Address: Bowling Hall Road BD4 7LP
Number: 01274 431814
Hours:
Wed – Fri 11:00am - 16:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 17:00pm
Sun 12:00 - 17:00
Salts Mill
Salts Mill is a former textile mill, now an art gallery, shopping centre, and restaurant complex in Saltaire, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853, and the present-day 1853 Gallery takes its name from the date of the building which houses it.
Address: Victoria Road Shipley BD18 3LA
Hours:
Mon – Fri 10:00am - 17:30pm
Sat – Sun 10:00am - 18:00pm
Phone: 01274 531163
Price: Free Entry
Brontë Parsonage Museum
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is a writer's house museum maintained by the Brontë Society in honour of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne.
Address: Church Street, Haworth, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR
Hours:
Wednesday 10am–5pm
Thursday 10am–5pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 10am–5pm
Monday 10am–5pm
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Phone: 01535 642323
Swimming pools/ sports centres
Shipley Swimming Pool
The district's flagship pool hosts a huge range of swimming lessons and is the district's principal competition pool, having recently been recognised by the Amateur Swimming Association as a centre of world class diving excellence.
25m x 13m double shallow ended pool
Diving pool with 2 high boards and 2 springboards
Teaching pool
Changing villages
Spectator accommodation for all three pools
Ramped access and customer lift
Vending area
Address: Alexandra Rd, Shipley BD18 3ER
Phone: 01274 437162
Hours:
Mon: 12:00pm – 20:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 20:00pm
Wed: 07:30am – 13:00pm
Thu: 09:00am – 12:00pm
Fri: 07:30am – 09:00pm
Sat: 08:00am – 16:30pm
Sun: 08:00am – 16:30pm
Prices:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+)/senior citizen swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Senior citizen swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.45
Spectator: Free
Junior (3+)/senior citizen spectator: Free
Richard Dunn Sports Centre
Family-friendly pool with tire ride and flume, sports hall, fitness centre, squash courts and sauna.
Address: Rooley Ave, Bradford BD6 1EZ
Phone: 01274 434700
Hours:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+) swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Senior citizen swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.45
Adult (16+) Swim and Slide: £7.80
Adult (16+) Swim and Slide with Bradford Leisure Card: £4.75
Swim and Slide family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £20.75
Junior Swim and Slide: £5.15
Junior Swim and Slide with Bradford Leisure Card: £3.65
Eccleshill Pool
Eccleshill Pool attracts around 150,000 customers every year. It is a key part of delivering the Key Stage 2 swimming programme to 23 schools in the area, and is regarded as 'exemplar' in terms of being DDA compliant and accessible.
Main pool 33.5m x 12.8m
Learner pool 12.8m x 5.5m
20m waterslide
Diving boards
Spectator accommodation
Baby changing facility
Disabled changing rooms
Level access lifts
Family changing cubicles
Vending machines
Meeting room
Address: Harrogate Road , BD10 0QE
Phone: 01274 612329
Hours:
Mon - 7am – 9pm
Tue - 9am – 9:30pm
Wed - 9am – 9pm
Thu - 7am – 9:30pm
Fri - 9am – 8pm
Sat - 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sun -9am – 4:15pm
Price:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+)/senior citizen swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Children under three years: Free
Swimming lessons
Activity Price:
Junior (3+) half hour (12 weeks) £63
Premium junior (3+) half hour (12 weeks) £103.20
Adult (16+) and child half hour (12 weeks) £57.84
Junior (3+) diving 45 minutes (12 weeks) £68.40
Adult (16+) lessons 45 minutes (12 weeks) £65.64
Special offers Activity Price
Family swim (2 adults and 2 children) £11.95
Family swim (1 adult and 3 children) £9.65
Adult (16+) swim (card of 12) £47.50
Senior swim (card of 12) £24.50
Junior (3+) swim (card of 12) £24.50
Adult (16+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card (card of 12) £23
Junior (3+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card (card of 12) £12.50
Metrofit (Council employees) £3.60
The district's flagship pool hosts a huge range of swimming lessons and is the district's principal competition pool, having recently been recognised by the Amateur Swimming Association as a centre of world class diving excellence.
25m x 13m double shallow ended pool
Diving pool with 2 high boards and 2 springboards
Teaching pool
Changing villages
Spectator accommodation for all three pools
Ramped access and customer lift
Vending area
Address: Alexandra Rd, Shipley BD18 3ER
Phone: 01274 437162
Hours:
Mon: 12:00pm – 20:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 20:00pm
Wed: 07:30am – 13:00pm
Thu: 09:00am – 12:00pm
Fri: 07:30am – 09:00pm
Sat: 08:00am – 16:30pm
Sun: 08:00am – 16:30pm
Prices:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+)/senior citizen swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Senior citizen swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.45
Spectator: Free
Junior (3+)/senior citizen spectator: Free
Richard Dunn Sports Centre
Family-friendly pool with tire ride and flume, sports hall, fitness centre, squash courts and sauna.
Address: Rooley Ave, Bradford BD6 1EZ
Phone: 01274 434700
Hours:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+) swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Senior citizen swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.45
Adult (16+) Swim and Slide: £7.80
Adult (16+) Swim and Slide with Bradford Leisure Card: £4.75
Swim and Slide family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £20.75
Junior Swim and Slide: £5.15
Junior Swim and Slide with Bradford Leisure Card: £3.65
Eccleshill Pool
Eccleshill Pool attracts around 150,000 customers every year. It is a key part of delivering the Key Stage 2 swimming programme to 23 schools in the area, and is regarded as 'exemplar' in terms of being DDA compliant and accessible.
Main pool 33.5m x 12.8m
Learner pool 12.8m x 5.5m
20m waterslide
Diving boards
Spectator accommodation
Baby changing facility
Disabled changing rooms
Level access lifts
Family changing cubicles
Vending machines
Meeting room
Address: Harrogate Road , BD10 0QE
Phone: 01274 612329
Hours:
Mon - 7am – 9pm
Tue - 9am – 9:30pm
Wed - 9am – 9pm
Thu - 7am – 9:30pm
Fri - 9am – 8pm
Sat - 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sun -9am – 4:15pm
Price:
Adult (16+) swimming: £4.75
Adult (16+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £2.30
Junior (3+)/senior citizen swimming: £2.45
Junior (3+) swimming with Bradford Leisure Card: £1.25
Children under three years: Free
Swimming lessons
Activity Price:
Junior (3+) half hour (12 weeks) £63
Premium junior (3+) half hour (12 weeks) £103.20
Adult (16+) and child half hour (12 weeks) £57.84
Junior (3+) diving 45 minutes (12 weeks) £68.40
Adult (16+) lessons 45 minutes (12 weeks) £65.64
Special offers Activity Price
Family swim (2 adults and 2 children) £11.95
Family swim (1 adult and 3 children) £9.65
Adult (16+) swim (card of 12) £47.50
Senior swim (card of 12) £24.50
Junior (3+) swim (card of 12) £24.50
Adult (16+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card (card of 12) £23
Junior (3+) swim with Bradford Leisure Card (card of 12) £12.50
Metrofit (Council employees) £3.60
Cinemas and bowling
Cineworld
Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
Address: The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Ln BD1 5LD
Number: 0330 333 4444
Prices:
Adult (Aged 18 and over): £5.00
Child (Aged 14 and under): £5.00
Student (Proof of status required): £5.00
Senior (Proof of status required) : £5.00
Family (Max 3 children, Max 4 tickets for the same film): £20.00
Peak pricing applies on Bank Holidays.
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Imax
IMAX is a system of high-resolution cameras, film formats and film projectors. Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr, and William C. Shaw developed the first IMAX cinema projection standards in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Canada.
Address: Pictureville, BD1 1NQ
Number: 0300 808 0200
Hours:
Mon - 10am - 6pm
Tue - 10am - 6pm
Wed - 10am - 6pm
Thu - 10am - 6pm
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Sat - 10am - 6pm
Sun - 10am - 6pm
Price: (Mon-Fri from 5.00pm; all day Sat & Sun):
Adult £12.50
Member £10.50
Retired £10.50
Retired Member £8.50
Student £10.50
Student Member £8.50
Child £10.00
Family £39.60
The Light cinema
Address: The Light Cinema, 23-33 Broadway, Bradford BD1 1TW
Phone: 01274 911750
Hours: open approximately 30 minutes before the first film of the day and close shortly after the last film ends. (Film Times online)
Prices:
Peak times Friday to Sunday - excludes Arts shows
Adult 18 years + - £7.99
Child 17 or under - £5.99
Student photo ID required - £5.99
Senior 60+ - £5.99
Family Offer: Family of 4 2 or 3 children - £24.00
During the week:
Monday to Thursday - excludes Arts shows
Adult 18 years + - £5.99
Child 17 or under - £5.99
Student photo ID required - £5.99
Senior 60+ - £5.99
Family Offer: Family of 4 2 or 3 children - £24.00
Student special shows - £5.00
Go Bowling
Address : GO Bowling, Shipley Lanes, Market Street, Shipley. BD18 3QD
Phone: 01274 583330
Prices:
(all prices include shoe hire)
Off Peak per person Monday To Thursday
Adult
1 game £4.00
2 games £7.00
Extra game £3.00
Junior (up to 16 years of age) Student (valid NUS card required) and Senior Citizen
1 game £3.00
2 games £5.50
Extra game £2.00
Concession (Schools, community groups, special needs)
£2.00 per gameBooking advised to ensure availability
Peak per person
Friday To Sunday and Bank Holidays
Adult
1 game £5.00
2 games £9.00
Extra game £4.00
Junior (up to 16 years of age) Student (valid NUS card required) and Senior Citizen
1 game £4.00
2 games £7.00
Extra game £3.00
Concession (Schools, community groups, special needs)
£3.00 per game Booking advised to ensure availability.
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl is the UK's best ten pin bowling alley experience.
Address: The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Ln BD1 5LD
Number: 0844 826 1455
Prices:
Under 16s £5.09 per game
Adults: £6.09 per game
Families: £19.79 per game
Hours:
Mon - 10am - 11pm
Tue - 10am - 11pm
Wed - 10am - 11pm
Thu - 10am - 11pm
Friday - 10am - 1am
Sat - 10am - 1am
Sun - 10am - 11pm
Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
Address: The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Ln BD1 5LD
Number: 0330 333 4444
Prices:
Adult (Aged 18 and over): £5.00
Child (Aged 14 and under): £5.00
Student (Proof of status required): £5.00
Senior (Proof of status required) : £5.00
Family (Max 3 children, Max 4 tickets for the same film): £20.00
Peak pricing applies on Bank Holidays.
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Imax
IMAX is a system of high-resolution cameras, film formats and film projectors. Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr, and William C. Shaw developed the first IMAX cinema projection standards in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Canada.
Address: Pictureville, BD1 1NQ
Number: 0300 808 0200
Hours:
Mon - 10am - 6pm
Tue - 10am - 6pm
Wed - 10am - 6pm
Thu - 10am - 6pm
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Sat - 10am - 6pm
Sun - 10am - 6pm
Price: (Mon-Fri from 5.00pm; all day Sat & Sun):
Adult £12.50
Member £10.50
Retired £10.50
Retired Member £8.50
Student £10.50
Student Member £8.50
Child £10.00
Family £39.60
The Light cinema
Address: The Light Cinema, 23-33 Broadway, Bradford BD1 1TW
Phone: 01274 911750
Hours: open approximately 30 minutes before the first film of the day and close shortly after the last film ends. (Film Times online)
Prices:
Peak times Friday to Sunday - excludes Arts shows
Adult 18 years + - £7.99
Child 17 or under - £5.99
Student photo ID required - £5.99
Senior 60+ - £5.99
Family Offer: Family of 4 2 or 3 children - £24.00
During the week:
Monday to Thursday - excludes Arts shows
Adult 18 years + - £5.99
Child 17 or under - £5.99
Student photo ID required - £5.99
Senior 60+ - £5.99
Family Offer: Family of 4 2 or 3 children - £24.00
Student special shows - £5.00
Go Bowling
Address : GO Bowling, Shipley Lanes, Market Street, Shipley. BD18 3QD
Phone: 01274 583330
Prices:
(all prices include shoe hire)
Off Peak per person Monday To Thursday
Adult
1 game £4.00
2 games £7.00
Extra game £3.00
Junior (up to 16 years of age) Student (valid NUS card required) and Senior Citizen
1 game £3.00
2 games £5.50
Extra game £2.00
Concession (Schools, community groups, special needs)
£2.00 per gameBooking advised to ensure availability
Peak per person
Friday To Sunday and Bank Holidays
Adult
1 game £5.00
2 games £9.00
Extra game £4.00
Junior (up to 16 years of age) Student (valid NUS card required) and Senior Citizen
1 game £4.00
2 games £7.00
Extra game £3.00
Concession (Schools, community groups, special needs)
£3.00 per game Booking advised to ensure availability.
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl is the UK's best ten pin bowling alley experience.
Address: The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Ln BD1 5LD
Number: 0844 826 1455
Prices:
Under 16s £5.09 per game
Adults: £6.09 per game
Families: £19.79 per game
Hours:
Mon - 10am - 11pm
Tue - 10am - 11pm
Wed - 10am - 11pm
Thu - 10am - 11pm
Friday - 10am - 1am
Sat - 10am - 1am
Sun - 10am - 11pm
Miscellaneous
Time Trapped
Time Trapped is a fun, challenging and exciting live escape game right in the heart of Bradford City Centre. You and your fellow team members are trapped in a room and your objective is to escape within 60 minutes. Sounds easy? Think again. The rooms are designed to test your brainpower, teamwork, problem-solving and observational skills through a labyrinth of puzzles, riddles and brain teasers.
Address: 5 Piccadilly, BD1 3ND
Hours: 7 DAYS A WEEK: 9am - Midnight
Last booking at 11pm
Phone: 01274 721304
Price:
The price depends on the size of the group. The larger the group, the cheaper the price per person.
2 players: £20 per person
3 players: £18 per person
4 players: £17 per person
5+ players: £16 per person
We can also cater for larger groups. Please contact us for further information.
PONDEROSA ZOO
The Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre was established by a group of people who wanted to help bridge the gap between disabled and able bodied people.
Address: Off Smithies Ln, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN
Contact: 01924 235276
Hours:
WINTER OPENING TIMES NOVEMBER 1ST 2018 – MAY 4TH 2019
Zoo: 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm)
Playbarn: 10am - 3pm
Check our What's Happening page for our Christmas Activities taking place in December!
*All the above are open and operational 7 days per week.
SUMMER OPENING TIMES MAY 5TH 2018 - OCTOBER 31ST 2018
Zoo: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Playbarn: 10am - 4pm
*All the above are open and operational 7 days per week *Including all bank holidays
Free parking All Year Round
Price:
Ponderosa Zoo has a wide variety of different animals from all over the world, ranging from the Tropical Jungles of Brazil to the Sandy Plains of Australia.
You can spend a full day here exploring the animals, playing in our adventure playground or soft play barn and take a bite to eat in our Lakeside Restaurant.
Zoo Prices:
Activity Under 2's Children Adults Family*
Zoo Only FREE £5.00 £5.50 £19.00
Activity Carer Disabled Adult Disabled Child Senior
Zoo Only £2.50 £3.50 £3 £5
THE PLAY BARN IS FREE OF CHARGE OVER WINTER!
THE BELOW PRICES ARE FOR OUR SUMMER PERIOD ONLY
Playbarn Prices
Activity Child (Under 2's) Child 2–8 years
Playbarn** (1 hour) £1.50 £3.50
Combination Prices
Activity Children Family*
Zoo + 1 hour Playbarn £7.50 £24.00
*Family ticket comprises 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children
**The Playbarn is only suitable for children up to the age of 8yrs old
*** We do NOT offer play barn admission without zoo entry
Time Trapped is a fun, challenging and exciting live escape game right in the heart of Bradford City Centre. You and your fellow team members are trapped in a room and your objective is to escape within 60 minutes. Sounds easy? Think again. The rooms are designed to test your brainpower, teamwork, problem-solving and observational skills through a labyrinth of puzzles, riddles and brain teasers.
Address: 5 Piccadilly, BD1 3ND
Hours: 7 DAYS A WEEK: 9am - Midnight
Last booking at 11pm
Phone: 01274 721304
Price:
The price depends on the size of the group. The larger the group, the cheaper the price per person.
2 players: £20 per person
3 players: £18 per person
4 players: £17 per person
5+ players: £16 per person
We can also cater for larger groups. Please contact us for further information.
PONDEROSA ZOO
The Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre was established by a group of people who wanted to help bridge the gap between disabled and able bodied people.
Address: Off Smithies Ln, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN
Contact: 01924 235276
Hours:
WINTER OPENING TIMES NOVEMBER 1ST 2018 – MAY 4TH 2019
Zoo: 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm)
Playbarn: 10am - 3pm
Check our What's Happening page for our Christmas Activities taking place in December!
*All the above are open and operational 7 days per week.
SUMMER OPENING TIMES MAY 5TH 2018 - OCTOBER 31ST 2018
Zoo: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Playbarn: 10am - 4pm
*All the above are open and operational 7 days per week *Including all bank holidays
Free parking All Year Round
Price:
Ponderosa Zoo has a wide variety of different animals from all over the world, ranging from the Tropical Jungles of Brazil to the Sandy Plains of Australia.
You can spend a full day here exploring the animals, playing in our adventure playground or soft play barn and take a bite to eat in our Lakeside Restaurant.
Zoo Prices:
Activity Under 2's Children Adults Family*
Zoo Only FREE £5.00 £5.50 £19.00
Activity Carer Disabled Adult Disabled Child Senior
Zoo Only £2.50 £3.50 £3 £5
THE PLAY BARN IS FREE OF CHARGE OVER WINTER!
THE BELOW PRICES ARE FOR OUR SUMMER PERIOD ONLY
Playbarn Prices
Activity Child (Under 2's) Child 2–8 years
Playbarn** (1 hour) £1.50 £3.50
Combination Prices
Activity Children Family*
Zoo + 1 hour Playbarn £7.50 £24.00
*Family ticket comprises 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children
**The Playbarn is only suitable for children up to the age of 8yrs old
*** We do NOT offer play barn admission without zoo entry
FREE Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card
FREE Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card
Order Our Universally Recognised Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card Online Today.
Request the original toilet access card from the Bladder and Bowel Community today. We use the universally acknowledged W.C. signage, giving you the benefit of discrete and clear communication for those moments where you just can’t wait to use the toilet.
The Just Can’t Wait card is now completely free of charge when ordered online. Fill out a few details and we will post your high quality, durable Just Can’t Wait card to your home.
Order a Just Can't Wait Card Online
Request the original toilet access card online today.
Assists with access to your closest toilet*
Helps explain and avoid a potentially embarrassing situation quickly
Universally recognised symbols – take your card anywhere!
Durable plastic material – just like your other essential cards
Completely free of charge for online orders!
No membership necessary – simply fill out the form
Cards delivered within 5 working days*
Download the Just Can't Wait Card App
Due to popular demand, we have released the Just Can’t Wait card as a FREE practical phone app. Not only will you receive a digital version of the card, but there are a number of other benefits within the app, such as a map to find your nearest toilet, quick and easy access to the Community, and much more.
Accessibility on your phone means that the benefits of the original Just Can’t Wait card are immediately available when you’re out and about. As the card is displayed on your phone screen, you’ll have even more discretion in communicating your need for the toilet.
The App is currently only available on iOS devices.
Order a Just Can't Wait Card by Post
If you want to send us your application via post, please download and complete the form. Unfortunately, using our postal application is considerably slower and will extend the delivery of your Just Can’t Wait card by approximately 10 working days.
*This doesn’t guarantee access to the toilet. However, using our widely recognised card, it has proven to help.
**For online orders only. Postal applications will increase delivery by approximately 10 working days.
Please note, free delivery of the card is limited to UK residents only.
Bladder and Bowel Community
7 The Court
Holywell Business Park
Northfield Road
Southam
CV47 0FS
General Enquiries: 01926 357220
Email:help@bladderandbowel.org
Home Delivery Service: 0800 031 5406
Order Our Universally Recognised Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card Online Today.
Request the original toilet access card from the Bladder and Bowel Community today. We use the universally acknowledged W.C. signage, giving you the benefit of discrete and clear communication for those moments where you just can’t wait to use the toilet.
The Just Can’t Wait card is now completely free of charge when ordered online. Fill out a few details and we will post your high quality, durable Just Can’t Wait card to your home.
Order a Just Can't Wait Card Online
Request the original toilet access card online today.
Assists with access to your closest toilet*
Helps explain and avoid a potentially embarrassing situation quickly
Universally recognised symbols – take your card anywhere!
Durable plastic material – just like your other essential cards
Completely free of charge for online orders!
No membership necessary – simply fill out the form
Cards delivered within 5 working days*
Download the Just Can't Wait Card App
Due to popular demand, we have released the Just Can’t Wait card as a FREE practical phone app. Not only will you receive a digital version of the card, but there are a number of other benefits within the app, such as a map to find your nearest toilet, quick and easy access to the Community, and much more.
Accessibility on your phone means that the benefits of the original Just Can’t Wait card are immediately available when you’re out and about. As the card is displayed on your phone screen, you’ll have even more discretion in communicating your need for the toilet.
The App is currently only available on iOS devices.
Order a Just Can't Wait Card by Post
If you want to send us your application via post, please download and complete the form. Unfortunately, using our postal application is considerably slower and will extend the delivery of your Just Can’t Wait card by approximately 10 working days.
*This doesn’t guarantee access to the toilet. However, using our widely recognised card, it has proven to help.
**For online orders only. Postal applications will increase delivery by approximately 10 working days.
Please note, free delivery of the card is limited to UK residents only.
Bladder and Bowel Community
7 The Court
Holywell Business Park
Northfield Road
Southam
CV47 0FS
General Enquiries: 01926 357220
Email:help@bladderandbowel.org
Home Delivery Service: 0800 031 5406
CEA Card
The CEA Card
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.
The Card is developed by UKCA’s Disability Working Group, whose members include film exhibitors and distributors, and national disability charities such as Action on Hearing Loss, the RNIB, Dimensions and Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Apply or Renew
The CEA Card is available to applicants aged 8 years and above.
To apply, you will need:
Proof of eligibility
A photo
Payment of £6.00
You no longer need a code to renew your CEA Card.
The CEA Card is valid for one year from the date of issue. You can pay for your card online or by post.
Eligibility
You will need to provide evidence for the card holder of one of the following:
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Severely Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Registered Blind)
Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted)
You will need to send a copy of the awarding letter from DWP or a statement confirming receipt of the allowance for the person requiring assistance (the card holder).
This should be dated within the last 12 months.
Alternatively, for Severely Sight Impaired (formerly Registered Blind) or Sight Impaired (formerly Partially Sighted) then please send a photocopy of registration for the person requiring assistance (the card holder).
Please note that ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) or the Blue Badge on its own are not accepted as proof of eligibility.
To apply, the person requiring assistance must be 8 years of age or older.
Contact Us
Telephone: 01244 526 016
Textphone: 18001 01244 526 016
Email: info@ceacard.co.uk
UK Call Centre. Calls charged at standard UK Landline rates.
Office Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
Alternatively, you can write to us using our Post Box address: CEA Card, PO Box 199, Deeside, CH5 9BW.
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.
The Card is developed by UKCA’s Disability Working Group, whose members include film exhibitors and distributors, and national disability charities such as Action on Hearing Loss, the RNIB, Dimensions and Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Apply or Renew
The CEA Card is available to applicants aged 8 years and above.
To apply, you will need:
Proof of eligibility
A photo
Payment of £6.00
You no longer need a code to renew your CEA Card.
The CEA Card is valid for one year from the date of issue. You can pay for your card online or by post.
Eligibility
You will need to provide evidence for the card holder of one of the following:
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Severely Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Registered Blind)
Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted)
You will need to send a copy of the awarding letter from DWP or a statement confirming receipt of the allowance for the person requiring assistance (the card holder).
This should be dated within the last 12 months.
Alternatively, for Severely Sight Impaired (formerly Registered Blind) or Sight Impaired (formerly Partially Sighted) then please send a photocopy of registration for the person requiring assistance (the card holder).
Please note that ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) or the Blue Badge on its own are not accepted as proof of eligibility.
To apply, the person requiring assistance must be 8 years of age or older.
Contact Us
Telephone: 01244 526 016
Textphone: 18001 01244 526 016
Email: info@ceacard.co.uk
UK Call Centre. Calls charged at standard UK Landline rates.
Office Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
Alternatively, you can write to us using our Post Box address: CEA Card, PO Box 199, Deeside, CH5 9BW.
Leisure Card
Passport to leisure card is now known as: Leisure Card
What is Bradford Leisure Card?
The Bradford Leisure Card entitles you to reduced admission for a wide range of leisure activities including:
Reduced price admission to all normal public swimming sessions.
Free admission and equipment hire and half price activity charge with up to seven days advance booking at sports centres.
Half price for games of bowls, tennis, putting and pitch and putt
Discount at Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Discount at the Alhambra Theatre and St George’s Hall
Bradford Leisure Card is the new name for Passport to Leisure.
How much does a Bradford Leisure Card cost?
Adults: £3 per year
Children: £1.50 per year, for dependent children of adults who have a Bradford Leisure Card
Over 60's: £6 for 3 years
Do I qualify for a Bradford Leisure Card?
You will qualify if you live in the Bradford district (the Bradford Council Tax area) And.
If you are:
16 or 17 years old
60 years old or over
A full time student (18 years old or over)
An asylum seeker
Or
If you receive:
Jobseeker's Allowance (contribution based)
Employment and Support Allowance (contribution based)
Personal Independence Payments
Disability Living Allowance (High or Middle Rate)
Carers Allowance
Fostering Allowance
Or You, your partner and dependants under 16 will qualify if you receive:
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Reduction (not Single Person Discount)
Income Support
Jobseeker's Allowance (income based)
Employment and Support Allowance (income based)
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit
Working Tax Credits
How to apply for a Bradford Leisure Card?
Fill in the Bradford Leisure Card online application form and make the appropriate payment
You will receive an email or phone call to verify your eligibility and your details will be added onto the system.
They will contact you to tell you whether your application is successful or not and they will tell you when your card is ready for collection at your chosen centre. Please note that this can take up to 10 working days.
You will receive an email confirming your application has been accepted. This email will contain details of card issuing times for the site selected as your home site.
Please apply separately for children and other dependant family members.
Website for online application form:
https://leisurememberships.bradford.gov.uk/introduction.aspx
What is Bradford Leisure Card?
The Bradford Leisure Card entitles you to reduced admission for a wide range of leisure activities including:
Reduced price admission to all normal public swimming sessions.
Free admission and equipment hire and half price activity charge with up to seven days advance booking at sports centres.
Half price for games of bowls, tennis, putting and pitch and putt
Discount at Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Discount at the Alhambra Theatre and St George’s Hall
Bradford Leisure Card is the new name for Passport to Leisure.
How much does a Bradford Leisure Card cost?
Adults: £3 per year
Children: £1.50 per year, for dependent children of adults who have a Bradford Leisure Card
Over 60's: £6 for 3 years
Do I qualify for a Bradford Leisure Card?
You will qualify if you live in the Bradford district (the Bradford Council Tax area) And.
If you are:
16 or 17 years old
60 years old or over
A full time student (18 years old or over)
An asylum seeker
Or
If you receive:
Jobseeker's Allowance (contribution based)
Employment and Support Allowance (contribution based)
Personal Independence Payments
Disability Living Allowance (High or Middle Rate)
Carers Allowance
Fostering Allowance
Or You, your partner and dependants under 16 will qualify if you receive:
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Reduction (not Single Person Discount)
Income Support
Jobseeker's Allowance (income based)
Employment and Support Allowance (income based)
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit
Working Tax Credits
How to apply for a Bradford Leisure Card?
Fill in the Bradford Leisure Card online application form and make the appropriate payment
You will receive an email or phone call to verify your eligibility and your details will be added onto the system.
They will contact you to tell you whether your application is successful or not and they will tell you when your card is ready for collection at your chosen centre. Please note that this can take up to 10 working days.
You will receive an email confirming your application has been accepted. This email will contain details of card issuing times for the site selected as your home site.
Please apply separately for children and other dependant family members.
Website for online application form:
https://leisurememberships.bradford.gov.uk/introduction.aspx
Blind and disabled passes
Blind and Disabled Passes
If you are a West Yorkshire resident and have a disability, you may be able to get a Blind or Disabled Person’s Travel Pass.
Am I eligible?
You must be a West Yorkshire resident of bus fare paying age (aged 5 and over) and have an eligible disability which is long term or expected to last at least 12 months.
How to apply or renew a Blind or Disabled Person's Travel Pass.
If you already have a pass, you can apply to renew it up to 90 days before it is due to expire. You will need to have a new account with us to get your Pass.
You can apply online now. You will need evidence of your disability and a digital photo (taken in the last 12 months) to upload from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Applying on behalf of someone else:
You can apply for a friend or relative by creating an account in your name and then adding them as a dependent.
Uploading evidence:
You will be asked to provide evidence of your disability, and you can upload this when you fill in the online form.
After you have applied.
Your application is passed to your local council for them to assess, this may take up to 8 weeks. If you don’t provide or upload evidence of your disability when you fill in the form, you will have to provide it later and this may delay your application.
If your application is approved, your new pass will be posted to your home address.
Applying through your local council.
If you are not able to apply online, your local council has information about other ways for you to apply.
Blind Person’s Passes.
You are entitled to a Blind Person’s Pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are registered, or entitled to be registered, as blind (severely sight impaired).
Disabled Passes
You are entitled to a Disabled Person’s Pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are:
Partially sighted (sight impaired)
Profoundly or severely deaf
Without speech
Someone who has a disability or injury, which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk
Someone who does not have arms, or has a long-term loss of the use of both arms.
Someone who has a learning disability, which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
Someone who has been, or would be, refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds (other than because of the misuse of alcohol or drugs)
Mental health problems are not a qualifying disability. However, if mental health problems are so severe that someone would be refused a driving licence then they may be able to apply under that category.
Evidence of your Disability
You may qualify for a blind or disabled person's pass if you receive any of the following:
Blue Badge (Disabled Person’s Parking Permit) issued by your local council
Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award of at least 8 points for 'Moving Around' or 'Communicating Verbally' activities
War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award Tariff Level 1-8
You need to be awarded these benefits for at least 12 months and you need to provide your Blue Badge serial number or a copy of your full benefits award letter as proof.
Other ways to provide evidence
If you are not in receipt of any of the benefits detailed above, you will need to provide other evidence of your disability. Please check below to see what evidence is needed for each category.
Blind or partially sighted
Please provide one of the following:
Proof of registration with your Local Council
A Certificate of Vision impairment (CVI)
A BD8 form signed by an ophthalmologist
A letter from an eye specialist confirming that you would qualify to be registered as being severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted)
Please provide one of the following:
Proof of registration with your Local Council
A letter or audiological report from your consultant confirming that your hearing loss has reached more than 70 dBHL in both ears
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Without speech
Please note that this does not include people who have slow speech or a severe stammer.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you are unable to communicate orally in any language
For a child - a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) confirming that you are unable to communicate orally in any language.
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Do not have arms or have long-term loss of use of both arms
This includes people with a limb reduction deficiency of both arms; bilateral upper limb amputation; muscular dystrophy; spinal cord injury; motor neurone disease; or a condition of comparable severity.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you do not have the use of both arms and that this is a long term condition (12 months or more)
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Have a learning disability
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from your Social Services key worker or a medical professional* (including a member of your local Learning Disability Nursing Team) confirming that you have a learning disability which includes both a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning. These disabilities must have started before adulthood and have a lasting effect on development.
A Statement of Special Educational Needs, or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) confirming that you have a learning disability which includes both a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning.
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Have a walking disability Please provide the following:
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form confirming that you have a disability or have suffered an injury which has a substantial and long term impact on your ability to walk.
Have been or would be refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds
This includes conditions such as dementia, sudden attacks of dizziness or fainting, epilepsy (unless it is of a type which does not pose a danger if you drive) and any other disability which would cause you to be a danger to yourself or others when driving.
Please note:
You need not have ever applied for a driving licence, but you will need to provide evidence that you are not eligible for a driving licence on medical grounds.
You will not qualify if your condition is related to the persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from the DVLA including refusal or withdrawal of your licence for a minimum of 12 months. The letter that you provide must be dated within the last 12 months, or state that your licence has been withdrawn permanently.
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you are unfit to drive, detailing the reason and the length of time for which you will be unfit to drive (this letter must be dated within the last 12 months).
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Severe Mental Ill Health
If you are applying because you would be refused a driving licence due to severe mental ill health, ask a medical professional* to complete this form
*Medical professionals
Medical professionals are those who can provide supporting evidence; this includes hospital consultants,occupational therapists, physiotherapists, general practitioners and nurses.
Evidence Forms
If you are unable to provide the evidence listed above, you can ask a medical professional to complete one of our Evidence Forms.
If you are a West Yorkshire resident and have a disability, you may be able to get a Blind or Disabled Person’s Travel Pass.
Am I eligible?
You must be a West Yorkshire resident of bus fare paying age (aged 5 and over) and have an eligible disability which is long term or expected to last at least 12 months.
How to apply or renew a Blind or Disabled Person's Travel Pass.
If you already have a pass, you can apply to renew it up to 90 days before it is due to expire. You will need to have a new account with us to get your Pass.
You can apply online now. You will need evidence of your disability and a digital photo (taken in the last 12 months) to upload from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Applying on behalf of someone else:
You can apply for a friend or relative by creating an account in your name and then adding them as a dependent.
Uploading evidence:
You will be asked to provide evidence of your disability, and you can upload this when you fill in the online form.
After you have applied.
Your application is passed to your local council for them to assess, this may take up to 8 weeks. If you don’t provide or upload evidence of your disability when you fill in the form, you will have to provide it later and this may delay your application.
If your application is approved, your new pass will be posted to your home address.
Applying through your local council.
If you are not able to apply online, your local council has information about other ways for you to apply.
Blind Person’s Passes.
You are entitled to a Blind Person’s Pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are registered, or entitled to be registered, as blind (severely sight impaired).
Disabled Passes
You are entitled to a Disabled Person’s Pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are:
Partially sighted (sight impaired)
Profoundly or severely deaf
Without speech
Someone who has a disability or injury, which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk
Someone who does not have arms, or has a long-term loss of the use of both arms.
Someone who has a learning disability, which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
Someone who has been, or would be, refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds (other than because of the misuse of alcohol or drugs)
Mental health problems are not a qualifying disability. However, if mental health problems are so severe that someone would be refused a driving licence then they may be able to apply under that category.
Evidence of your Disability
You may qualify for a blind or disabled person's pass if you receive any of the following:
Blue Badge (Disabled Person’s Parking Permit) issued by your local council
Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award of at least 8 points for 'Moving Around' or 'Communicating Verbally' activities
War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award Tariff Level 1-8
You need to be awarded these benefits for at least 12 months and you need to provide your Blue Badge serial number or a copy of your full benefits award letter as proof.
Other ways to provide evidence
If you are not in receipt of any of the benefits detailed above, you will need to provide other evidence of your disability. Please check below to see what evidence is needed for each category.
Blind or partially sighted
Please provide one of the following:
Proof of registration with your Local Council
A Certificate of Vision impairment (CVI)
A BD8 form signed by an ophthalmologist
A letter from an eye specialist confirming that you would qualify to be registered as being severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted)
Please provide one of the following:
Proof of registration with your Local Council
A letter or audiological report from your consultant confirming that your hearing loss has reached more than 70 dBHL in both ears
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Without speech
Please note that this does not include people who have slow speech or a severe stammer.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you are unable to communicate orally in any language
For a child - a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) confirming that you are unable to communicate orally in any language.
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Do not have arms or have long-term loss of use of both arms
This includes people with a limb reduction deficiency of both arms; bilateral upper limb amputation; muscular dystrophy; spinal cord injury; motor neurone disease; or a condition of comparable severity.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you do not have the use of both arms and that this is a long term condition (12 months or more)
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Have a learning disability
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from your Social Services key worker or a medical professional* (including a member of your local Learning Disability Nursing Team) confirming that you have a learning disability which includes both a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning. These disabilities must have started before adulthood and have a lasting effect on development.
A Statement of Special Educational Needs, or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) confirming that you have a learning disability which includes both a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning.
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Have a walking disability Please provide the following:
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form confirming that you have a disability or have suffered an injury which has a substantial and long term impact on your ability to walk.
Have been or would be refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds
This includes conditions such as dementia, sudden attacks of dizziness or fainting, epilepsy (unless it is of a type which does not pose a danger if you drive) and any other disability which would cause you to be a danger to yourself or others when driving.
Please note:
You need not have ever applied for a driving licence, but you will need to provide evidence that you are not eligible for a driving licence on medical grounds.
You will not qualify if your condition is related to the persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol.
Please provide one of the following:
A letter from the DVLA including refusal or withdrawal of your licence for a minimum of 12 months. The letter that you provide must be dated within the last 12 months, or state that your licence has been withdrawn permanently.
A letter from a medical professional* confirming that you are unfit to drive, detailing the reason and the length of time for which you will be unfit to drive (this letter must be dated within the last 12 months).
Ask a medical professional* to complete this form
Severe Mental Ill Health
If you are applying because you would be refused a driving licence due to severe mental ill health, ask a medical professional* to complete this form
*Medical professionals
Medical professionals are those who can provide supporting evidence; this includes hospital consultants,occupational therapists, physiotherapists, general practitioners and nurses.
Evidence Forms
If you are unable to provide the evidence listed above, you can ask a medical professional to complete one of our Evidence Forms.
Groups For Elderly
Luncheon Club
The Luncheon and Wellbeing club
The Luncheon Wellbeing Club runs every Monday from 10:00am to 2:00pm
The OVER 40s Luncheon Club runs every Thursday from 10.00am to 2.00pm
The Luncheon Club has been providing a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for the past 20 years in West Bowling.
The club is run by an Outreach Worker volunteers, who provide a variety of activities and games for the members. We engage other organisations to offer a variety of activities and crafts forthe Club.
If you feel lonely or isolated, and need to meet new people and make new friends, give us a call or just come in and see what`s on offer.
Activities include:
Easy Access
Residents from residential care homes are also welcome.
Say goodbye to loneliness and isolation!
A warm welcome awaits everyone!
For further information, please call the community centre on 01274 730640
If you would like to e-mail us, please complete our contact form and we will call you back. Alternatively send us an e-mail.
info@lightoftheworldbradford.org.uk
Light of the World Community Centre
Gaythorne Rd
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 7ES
The Luncheon and Wellbeing club
The Luncheon Wellbeing Club runs every Monday from 10:00am to 2:00pm
The OVER 40s Luncheon Club runs every Thursday from 10.00am to 2.00pm
The Luncheon Club has been providing a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for the past 20 years in West Bowling.
The club is run by an Outreach Worker volunteers, who provide a variety of activities and games for the members. We engage other organisations to offer a variety of activities and crafts forthe Club.
If you feel lonely or isolated, and need to meet new people and make new friends, give us a call or just come in and see what`s on offer.
Activities include:
- Arts and Crafts
- Health sessions
- Exercise and fitness sessions
- Trips to the seaside, Museums, garden centre etc
- Board games
- Social time
- Bingo
- A healthy and nutritious meal and dessert is freshly prepared on site for all our clients. This includes vegetarian, halal and special dietary requirements.
- Tea, Coffee and Juice is always available
Easy Access
- Entrance into the building is by way of a wide ramp.
- The centre has wide aisles for wheelchair users.
- A disabled toilet, all of which are on the ground floor.
Residents from residential care homes are also welcome.
Say goodbye to loneliness and isolation!
A warm welcome awaits everyone!
For further information, please call the community centre on 01274 730640
If you would like to e-mail us, please complete our contact form and we will call you back. Alternatively send us an e-mail.
info@lightoftheworldbradford.org.uk
Light of the World Community Centre
Gaythorne Rd
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 7ES
Useful Websites
Useful websites
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/richard-dunn-sports-centre/
http://www.kirkgatecentre.org.uk/olderpeople/
http://www.kirkgatecentre.org.uk/
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/yorkshire/west-yorkshire/bradford
https://haleproject.org.uk/reducing-isolation/older-peoples-groups/
https://www.hivebradford.org.uk/older_people.php
https://leeds-list.com/culture/50-free-things-to-do-in-yorkshire/
https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/Content.aspx?mid=104
https://www.yorkshire.com/accessible-yorkshire
https://www.accessable.co.uk/
http://communityworksbradford.org.uk/communityworks/adultactivitiesandcourses/the-friendship-centre
https://www.spiceuk.com/spice-yorkshire/bradford/social-clubs-bradford/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/richard-dunn-sports-centre/
http://www.kirkgatecentre.org.uk/olderpeople/
http://www.kirkgatecentre.org.uk/
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/yorkshire/west-yorkshire/bradford
https://haleproject.org.uk/reducing-isolation/older-peoples-groups/
https://www.hivebradford.org.uk/older_people.php
https://leeds-list.com/culture/50-free-things-to-do-in-yorkshire/
https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/Content.aspx?mid=104
https://www.yorkshire.com/accessible-yorkshire
https://www.accessable.co.uk/
http://communityworksbradford.org.uk/communityworks/adultactivitiesandcourses/the-friendship-centre
https://www.spiceuk.com/spice-yorkshire/bradford/social-clubs-bradford/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
