Bradford’s National Nature Reserve features in global seven wonders list
The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve is the only UK destination to feature in a global luxury travel magazine’s list of ‘seven wonders of the world for 2026’. The...
Bradford District to Reach 50 Community Orchards This Winter
Bradford District is set to celebrate a major milestone this winter with the planting of its 50th community orchard. Social enterprise Fruit Works Co-operative, in partnership with Bradford Council, has...
Safer Parks For Everyone
What would YOU do if you saw harassment in a park or public open space? You don’t need to be a hero. Just learn the 5Ds. ➡ Distract ➡ Delegate...
Why Don’t You ??? Create a Nature Board.
Looking for activities for children that are inexpensive and will keep them occupied for a hour or so? Then why not create a nature board. This will involve you going...
Wildflower Areas at Cliffe Castle
At Cliffe Castle some areas are now in their fourth year of meadow management and are showing a steady increase in the number of different plants. Today’s prize find looks...
Ash Dieback
There is no cure for Ash Dieback which is affecting many of our trees in the UK. Take note whilst your out and about in our parks, woodlands and on...
Have your say on Climate Action in Bradford & District!
We are pleased to announce that the public consultation window for the draft Climate Action Plan 2025-28 for Bradford District is now open! Please click on the link below to...
Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve
Bradford District is home to the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve, the first National Nature Reserve in West Yorkshire. The National Nature Reserve (NNR) forms part of the King’s...
Lister Mills Bradford Peregrines
Peregrines Nesting At Lister Mills Peregrine falcons are nesting for the first time on Bradford’s iconic Lister Mills chimney. A pair have set up home in a newly installed nesting...
Bradford Council gets UN recognition for trees commitment
Bradford Council has received international recognition from the United Nations for its commitment to planting more trees. It has been awarded Tree Cities of the World recognition by the UN’s Food...
A New Build for The Bygone Victorian Era
Our Friends of The Prince of Wales Park, Bingley have been really rather busy. Constructing a dry-stone Victorian archway over the stone lined stream. It mirrors the other archways...
Tree Stump Carving Myrtle Park
In 2023 a beautiful old beech tree at the side of a footpath in Myrtle Park was found to be diseased and had to be felled. It was agreed that...
PARKS TENNIS FACILITIES
The Lawn Tennis Association have funded and completed a refurbishment programmed to undertake improvements at the following parks: Bowling Park, Lister Park, Peel Park, Haworth Central Park, Northcliffe Park, Myrtle...