We may be biased, but we think Bradford is a wonderful place to come and build your career. Affordable properties. “Outstanding” schools. Beautiful countryside. Bustling city life. Not to mention having the semi-official ‘Curry Capital’ of Britain. What’s not to like?
Bradford centre combines handsome Victorian architecture with the culture, bustle and social life of a thriving modern city. The Westfield-built Broadway shopping centre attracts millions of shoppers a year. Food lovers can take their pick from a glorious array of international cuisine, reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the area. To make a night of it, why not take in a show at the Alhambra Theatre or St George’s Hall or visit one of the area’s many pubs, clubs and bars.
Bradford city centre is surrounded by thousands of square miles of moors, mountains, lakes and woodlands. So if you want country living, there are lots of wonderful towns and villages to choose from.
Ilkley (30 mins from city centre) was recently named the best place to live in the North by the Sunday Times.
Saltaire Village (15 mins from city centre) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the river Aire.
Otley, Pudsey and Skipton are three other charming market towns with easy commuting distance.
Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO city of film and a popular shooting location for movies and TV shows, thanks to its historic architecture and beautiful countryside.
The Mirror Pool in Bradford’s City Park contains the highest fountain in any British city, shooting water up to 100ft into the air.
Celebrated artist, David Hockney, grew up in Bradford and now has a gallery dedicated to him at the district’s Cartwright Hall.
