Bradford City away guide — Valley Parade

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Seasonal calendar

Fire disaster anniversary — Early May sees a memorial service near the ground; some road access may be affected on the day.
Bradford Literature Festival legacy events — Autumn city-centre events can add extra footfall around the station.

Forster Square station — 25 minutes' walk uphill to the ground, or a short taxi ride.
Bus from Bradford Interchange — Several services run up Manningham Lane close to the ground.
Driving — M606 J3, then follow signs for Manningham; street parking nearby fills early.

Kashmiri curry houses, Manningham Lane — Bradford's famous curry mile is a short walk from the ground and open pre-match. Map
The Corn Dolly — Popular real ale pub in the city centre, a short walk or bus from the station. Map
Valley Parade concourse — Standard fare, but the curry houses nearby are the better choice. Map

National Science and Media Museum

Free entry, a short walk from Forster Square in the city centre.

Bradford Cathedral

Compact medieval cathedral in the city centre, worth a quick look.

Saltaire

UNESCO World Heritage mill village a short train ride away, with galleries and canal walks.

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

The Sparrow Bier Café
Craft beer spot in the city centre, quieter than the main matchday pubs.
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Lister Park
Victorian park with a lake and the Cartwright Hall gallery, a calm pre-match option.
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Kirkgate Market food stalls
Locals' cheap eats in the indoor market, away from the ground crowds.
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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Bradford diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Valley Parade sits on a steep hill — the walk up from town is tougher than it looks.

Ground note

The 1985 fire memorial is treated with real respect locally; be mindful around the ground.