Upcoming Activities in July and August
Activities for children and young people during the summer holidays at parks in the Bradford District!
- Sports games
- Climbing tower
- Bouncy castles
- Sports inflatables
- Dance
- Arts and crafts
- Adventure play
- And lots more!
| Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 28 July Myrtle Park, Bingley | 29 July Idle Rec | |||
| Week 2 | 4 August Roberts Park | 5 August – National Play Day Lister Park | 6 August Cliffe Castle, Keighley | ||
| Week 3 | 11 August Lund Park, Keighley | 12 August Wibsey Park | 13 August West Park | ||
| Week 4 | 18 August Peel Park | 19 August Horton Park |
- 11am to 3pm
- Activities are aimed at 5 to 14 year olds
- All children must register their name and school on arrival
- Free, healthy packed lunches for children on free school meals (subject to demand)
- Parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children.
- Wear suitable clothing according to the weather. Trainers are the best footwear
- In the event of bad weather, events may be cancelled for safety reasons
- No bookings, just turn up and play!
The Summer of Fun events have been funded by the Department for Education as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
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
Being bored and feeling stuck in the house makes it really easy to get down. Money doesn’t have to be a barrier to having fun with your family.
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
Updated 24/07/2026