Impressions Gallery

Bradford is the world's first UNESCO City of Film and is one of the UK's most up and coming cultural destinations.  For further information and accommodation ideas in and around Bradford go to www.visitbradford.com.

Below you can read more about a selection of our neighbouring venues, which you might also enjoy when making visiting Impressions Gallery.

Museums and Galleries

Bradford 1 Gallery
Our premises are shared in partnership with Bradford 1 Gallery, the new city centre space for exhibitions of contemporary and historic art and craft.
 Both Impressions and Bradford 1 Gallery share public areas and a vibrant education space.

The National Media Museum
The National Media Museum which is a short five-minute walk from Impressions Gallery and hosts temporary exhibitions, has two world class cinemas with a changing monthly programme, imax and also allows visitors to go behind the scenes and enjoy the museum's unique collections.

Gallery II
Gallery II is part of the University of Bradford and exhibits works by local, regional, national and international artists. Gallery II also plays host to music and theatre events in conjunction with the Tasmin Little Music Centre and Theatre in the Mill, which are also located on campus.

Theatres and Performance

The Alhambra Theatre
Regarded as the North's premier touring venue, hosting the best in large scale entertainment from ballet and opera to variety and comedy, musicals, drama and Yorkshire's biggest panto.

St George’s Hall 
Renowned for exceptional acoustics and an intimate atmosphere, the venue seats over 1,500 people and is a popular choice for bands at the cutting edge of British music and top stand up comedians.  The venue hosts one of the UKs longest running Orchestral Seasons, with the Hallé as resident orchestra.

Theatre in the Mill
Theatre in the Mill, at the University of Bradford, programmes professional theatre and through the new initiative Development Lab supports new work and local emerging companies and artists.

Bradford Playhouse
A recently relaunched venue with a range of artistic and creative output, from experimental performance to music, dance, film and interactive installations plus a lively bar open during the evenings.

Centenary Square

Impressions Gallery is situated in the new development that has rejuvenated Centenary Square as a social hub in the heart of Bradford. Situated directly opposite the City Hall, the scheme combines galleries, bars and restaurants joined by a large outdoor terrace.

Click here to visit the official Centenary Square website or see individual sites below.

Bars and restaurants in Centenary Square include:

Tulsi Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar
Markaz Restaurant and Shisha Lounge
ChinoThai Bar and Restaurant
Fusia Noodle Bar
Chi Cocktail Lounge
Starbucks Coffee Shop
The Turls Green Pub

Coming soon…Bradford City Park

The City Park (currently under construction) will be a vibrant public space in the heart of Bradford city centre. The City Park will feature the mirror pool, the largest city centre water feature in the UK. This unique feature can be easily drained to host large concerts, carnivals, markets, sports events and theatre productions for up to 10,000 people. Click here to read more and watch the development progress via live webcam.

Attractions nearby Bradford city centre

Saltaire & Airedale
Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its preservation as a Victorian industrial village. Mill owner Sir Titus Salt built the village for his workers and today Saltaire attracts millions of visitors to its magnificent architecture and visitor attractions.  Today his great mill complex is the key feature of Saltaire and houses the 1853 Gallery. Here you will find one of the largest collections of art by renowned Bradfordian David Hockney.

Haworth and Brontë Country
The world of Wuthering Heights is brought to life in the famous village of Haworth. This picturesque village was once home to the literary greats the Brontës and their home is now the Brontë Parsonage Museum.


Ilkley & Wharfedale
The dramatic surroundings of Ilkley Moor, with its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, provide a wonderful setting for the elegant spa town of Ilkley. Great shopping, fantastic restaurants and exceptional hotels await you, as well as one of Yorkshire's remaining lidos.

Leeds
A 15-20 minute drive and you’re in Leeds city centre, which is under ten miles away. There are also excellent rail links to Leeds with frequent trains from both Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square stations. Leeds boasts stylish shopping, decadent dining, contemporary arts and a vibrant nightlife.