Bradford

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Bradford is a city in Yorkshire, a county in the north of England, in the United Kingdom.

Contents 1 Understand 2 Get in 2.1 By Plane 3 Get around 3.1 By taxi 4 See 4.1 Museums 5 Eat 6 Drink 7 Learn 8 Listen

Understand

Bradford is one of the ten largest cities in Britain with a population of over 450,000 people.

Get in

By Plane

• Leeds-Bradford International Airport - a Metro bus connection runs roughly every half hour during the day between the airport and the bus interchange in Bradford (£1.80)

Get around

By taxi

• Bradford Town Taxis 78 Morley Street; tel. 01274 740623, 01274 740655. 24/7, no call out charge.

• Preston Private Hire Preston Street; tel. 01274 392694, 01274 308993. 24/7

See

• Saltaire - a well-preserved mid 19th century industrial town, which is located within Bradford. The site is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In the mill itself you will find a large David Hockney exhibition, two restaurants and numerous shops - well worth a visit.

• Stunning architecture - especially the area known as Little Germany - a unique collection of 85 buildings constructed between 1855 and 1890, during the peak of Bradford's wool textile industry, now a popular residential and business area. 55 of the 85 buildings are listed because of their architectural and historical importance.

Museums

• The wonderful National Museum of Photography, Film and Television - as featured so memorably in Bill Bryson's book Notes from a Small Island.

• Colour Museum

• Peace Museum

Eat

Once famous for its woolen textile manufacture, Bradford is now known as one of the best cities in Britain to eat a curry - check out the Bradford Curry Guide for a list of the best restaurants and eateries.

• Karachi Restaurant 15/17 Neal Street; tel. 01274 732015. This cheap and cheerful Pakistani/Indian restaurant is a Bradford institution. Open 11:00-01:00 Mon-Thu, 11:00-02:00 Fri-Sat (ideal after a night out). Mains roughly £4.50.

• Omar's 45 Stony Lane; tel. 01274 641321. Renowned for its "family sized naan" and "naan & curry challenge".

• Omar Khan's 30 Little Horton Lane; tel. 01274 720030

• Akbars [1] is a modern style curry house with contemporary feel and superb value for money. The restaurant is always packed - always book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. A large meal (starters and main with sides dishes) with wine for four people comes in around £15 per head.

• The Love Apple [2] - for quality food and drink with full table service in a relaxed atmosphere, art exhibitions, music, dance and funky loving people, the Love Apple is the place to be in Bradford.

Drink

• Sir Titus Salt Unit B Windsor Baths, Morley Street. Good decor and a selection of ales available.

• Fighting Cock 21-23, Preston Street. Nice little pub a bit further off the beaten track. Real ales and real cider available.

Learn

• University of Bradford [3]

Listen

• The Pulse of West Yorkshire [4] & Pulse Classic Gold [5] - the local commercial radio stations based in and serving Bradford (plus neighbouring Calderdale & Kirklees), on 97.5 and 102.5 FM and 1278 & 1530AM.

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