Upcoming Activities in July
A dozen of the district’s parks and green spaces are set to host free fun days for children throughout the summer holidays.
Organised by Bradford Council, the events will take place at 12 locations across the district, offering a range of exciting, free activities including a climbing tower, bouncy castles, sports games, dance sessions, arts and crafts, and much more.
Aimed at children aged 5 to 14, each fun day will run from 11am to 3pm. Free, healthy lunches will also be available to children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
The first event kicks off at Myrtle Park in Bingley on Tuesday 29 July, followed by:
- Wednesday 30 July – Ladyhill Park, Allerton
- Friday 1 August – Ilkley Lido (Celebrating Yorkshire Day)
- Tuesday 5 August – Victoria Park, Keighley
- Wednesday 6 August – Lister Park, Bradford (Celebrating National Playday)
- Thursday 7 August – Roberts Park, Saltaire
- Tuesday 12 August – Idle Recreation Ground
- Wednesday 13 August – Wibsey Park
- Thursday 14 August – West Park, Girlington
- Tuesday 19 August – Haworth Road Playing Fields
- Wednesday 20 August – Sedbergh Sports Centre
- Thursday 21 August – Peel Park
There’s no need to book in advance, but children will be asked to register their name and school on arrival.
Bradford Libraries
Are you looking for more things to do? Well if media is your thing, join Bradford Libraries for free access to books and DVDs, e-books and audio books, e-newspapers and magazines, online resources and library computers. It’s a great way to stay busy and stay connected.
Joining can be done online or in person at any of Bradford’s libraries.
You can get free access to over 7000 daily newspaper and magazine titles from more than 100 countries in over 60 languages while connected to the internet.
You can also download audio and e-books onto your tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac.
Useful links
Bradford Libraries
bradford.gov.uk
family activities
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There are a lot of museums and parks in Bradford and Yorkshire, and the best bit? Entrance is free!
You can find lots of free and low cost ideas of things to do online. From museums and galleries, rivers and reservoirs, swimming, parks and more – the Bradford District is steeped in heritage and culture for you to enjoy.
Useful links
Bradford Museums
bradfordmuseums.org
Day Out With the Kids
dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
50 Things To Do
50thingstodo.org