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Get out and about in Bradford district with our new 20 Minute Movement A-Z of activities!

We would like to encourage people who currently aren’t active, or who maybe aren’t managing to do the recommended amount of activity, to try using this A-Z to get moving and feel the benefits to their health and welbeing.

Being active doesn’t have to be all about organised sport and gyms. Join our 20 Minute movement and try some of these free activities in Bradford district. There are lots of ideas you can try to help get you started! Ask your friends and family to try them with you and see how many you can check off the list!

We would love to know how you get on, so please share pics of you trying some of our suggestions on social media and tag #20MinMoveAtoZ to share your journey to moving more with us!


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Living Well Physical Activity Finder

This portal can help you to find physical activity options in your local area. You can filter your results by age/location/cost/ability and more. Find something you enjoy doing near you and give it a try!

Bingley 5 Rise Locks

These are the steepest lock staircase in Britain with a total fall of 60 feet. The locks open directly from one to another, with the top gate of one forming the bottom gate for the next.

Amenities are available at the Five Rise Locks Cafe which is at the top of the locks.

City Park is Bradford’s brilliant multi-award winning public space featuring the Mirror Pool which is the largest urban water feature in the UK! Children love playing in the fountains and water on a sunny day!

Take your dog (or go with a friend or neighbour who has one) and enjoy the fantastic countryside in Bradford district. You can find lots of info on self-guided walking routes around the district on our website.

Exercise – Join the 20 Minute Movement

Join our 20 Minute Movement! Invest just 20 minutes in yourself every day and feel the benefits not only to your physical health, but also your mental wellbeing. It’s never too late to start!

You don’t have to join a gym or need fancy trainers, play your favourite music and have a disco at home! Do 10 star jumps and 10 squats every time the adverts are on the TV! Take the kids to the park and have a game of Tig! It’s easy and everyone can take part!

Free Events and Activities

There are lots of fun things to do in Bradford district. There’s a fantastic range of free activities and events to choose from including live music, exciting exhibitions, beautiful walks and much more.

Greenline Miles

Four circular paths that are each one mile long were designed to inspire more people to walk, jog, or run around the city. You can easily find them, just look for the distinctive green markers placed at regular intervals in the ground and signs placed at points around each loop.

Home of the famous Brontë sisters, this village attracts visitors from all around the world. With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic Bronte parsonage, steam trains and rolling moors you will feel like you’ve stepped into another era!

Interactive Ilkley Trails

Download the Discover Ilkley App and explore with interactive AR trails to discover hidden history. Go back in time to meet Sir Peter de Middleton to hear about his influence on the town today. Ellis Ickeringill shares how Ilkley became a famous spa town and there’s also virtual appearances from Donkey Jackson, Rombald the Giant, a Roman Soldier and the Goddess Verbeia. These interactive trails are a fun experience for the whole family.

JU:MP Join US Move Play

Inspiring children and families across Bradford to move and play more! JU:MP believe that all children, young people and their family members should have the opportunity to be a part of the JU:MP family and enjoy the benefits that movement and play brings.

Keighley Healthy Living

Keighley Healthy Living provide a variety of groups and services that are accessible to anybody who might want to improve their health and wellbeing, create new friendships and learn new skills. All of the activities are free, but donations are welcome.

Living Well

Find information about eating well, moving more, staying well and free services available in Bradford district. Take a quiz to find out if you need to focus on anything that could improve your health and wellbeing. Get free help to stop smoking or try one of our delicious recipes!

Follow us on social media @MyLivingWell1.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page and sign up for the Living Well newsletter to receive information about services, events and exciting campaigns.

Museums & Galleries

We have some fantastic museums and galleries in Bradford district. From the Baroque splendour of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, the Industrial Museum where you can watch machinery from the past brought to life and the spectacular building of Keighley’s Cliffe Castle Museum, there is always something new to do or see, and admission to all of them is free!

NHS Fitness Videos

The NHS website offers a range of free instructor-led exercise videos, including aerobic exercises, strength and resistance training, pilates and yoga. Why not give a class a go from the comfort of your home?

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

In many of our parks and greenspaces, you can find outdoor fitness equipment that’s free to use. Visit the park’s website and use the drop-down menu to choose ‘outdoor equipment’. The map will add markers showing where you can find parks near you that have this equipment. Please read and follow the instructions on each piece of apparatus to use them safely.

Parks and Green Spaces

We are really lucky to have so many glorious parks. From small community parks, ideal for a game of bowls or letting the kids burn energy in play areas, to larger spaces of natural beauty that are bustling with wildlife, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. Some parks also have historical monuments and architecture.

Visit the website to find out more and also get up-to-date listings for park events.

This village is known for its rich industrial history and sits at one of the highest points in the region offering panoramic views. The Great Northern Railway Trail, a disused railway track with viaduct is great for cycling and walking from Cullingworth to Queensbury along with beautiful woodland walks in parks. It’s also famous for the Black Dyke Band, one of the oldest and best-known brass bands in the world.

Recreation Grounds

Find a list of free to use, multi-purpose recreational grounds that can be used for a range of outdoor sports across the district.

Shipley Glen and Tramway

A sloped area of woodland and rocks close to Saltaire that is great for an afternoon of exploration for the whole family. It was extremely popular in the late 1800s when there was a Victorian theme park!

You can also find Shipley Glen Tramway which opened in 1895. It’s Britain’s oldest working cable-hauled tramway, now restored and run by volunteers. You can ride the trams up and down a steep wooded hill for a small fare and visit the museum at the bottom station where you can learn about its history.

Many of Bradford’s parks have tennis courts. You can bring your own equipment along and play with your friends and family for free.

University of Bradford

The University of Bradford run a series of events throughout the year to share and gain knowledge, bring communities together, and influence positive change.

Volunteering

Volunteering is good for wellbeing. Why not volunteer with City of Culture 2025!

You can find other volunteering opportunities here

There are so many fabulous walks in and around Bradford district, from urban to rural and gentle to invigorating, there’s something for everyone. You could arrange a walk with friends and family, take a picnic and explore!

Some villages in Bradford district create real life advent calendars with shops and local people displaying at least one new decorated window every day from 1^st to 24^th December.

The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a feature of the village since 2006. You can find an interactive online map showing where the windows will be and it’s a great way to have a walk with family and friends and see if you can spot them all!

Youth Centres

Take a walk to your local youth centre where young people can participate in physical activities including football, basketball, dodgeball and badminton.

Openly accessible Bradford youth clubs are open weekly, you can find your nearest one with the link above.

Zen is about relaxing and not worrying about things that you can’t change. Mindfulness and being present in the moment, taking notice and being aware of your mind, body or surroundings.

Keighley Association for Women and Children’s Centre offers sessions of Qigong, an exercise that links the body, mind, and spirit. Click here to send an email or call 01535 667359.

Cliffe Castle Support Group provide guided sensory activity walks with meditation, tai chi and breathing techniques. To take part please click here to send an email or visit their Facebook page.

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