Episodes

  • Stay and Explore in the Bradford District

    Stay and Explore in the Bradford District
    Nov 2 2023
    Join John Foster, as he encourages you to stay and explore the Bradford district, showcasing more of the hidden treasures and incredible attractions that make the area an unforgettable experience for a weekend break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Summer Adventures in Bradford

    Summer Adventures in Bradford
    Jul 25 2023
    In this episode, John Foster takes you on a journey through an array of delightful activities and attractions perfect for families during the summer months. Whatever the weather, the Bradford district promises an unforgettable experience for everyone. Join John as he curates an action-packed itinerary that guarantees summer family fun, including visits to Ilkley Manor House, Doe Park Water Activities Centre, East Riddlesden Hall and Bradford Museums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Bradford District at Night

    Bradford District at Night
    Jan 15 2023
    The Bradford District is a vibrant destination for a night out, and in this episode, John Foster takes you on a journey to discover some of the exciting options the area has to offer. From visiting Haworth, the home of the Brontë sisters, to taking in a performance at the renowned Ilkley Playhouse, finding a hidden gem of a live music venue in Saltaire, and catching a movie at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, this episode offers a glimpse into the diverse cultural experiences available in the district.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Take a Closer Look at Bradford

    Take a Closer Look at Bradford
    Aug 16 2022
    In this episode, John Foster takes a closer look at the Bradford District with a visit to a movie star heritage railway, a tour of a brand-new art studio business, lunch at a culinary hot spot in Ilkley and a chat with local up-and-coming screenwriter Kamal Kaan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • City of Bradford (Part 2)

    City of Bradford (Part 2)
    Oct 14 2020
    Returning to Bradford, John Foster explores both the industrial and spiritual past of the city and looks at Bradford's bright future through the many and varied museums and attractions to be found throughout the district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Ilkley

    Ilkley
    Oct 14 2020
    John Foster visits the picturesque town of Ilkley, situated in the Wharfe Valley at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales.  The former spa town rose to fame in the nineteenth century when thousands visited to take the waters and breathe in the fresh invigorating air.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Saltaire

    Saltaire
    Oct 14 2020
    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 in this episode, John Foster finds out why Saltaire attracts millions of visitors to the area every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Haworth

    Haworth
    Oct 14 2020
    Haworth sits in the Worth Valley surrounded by dramatic moorlands.  The village is most famous for being the place which inspired the Bronte sisters to write their world famous novels.  In this episode, John Foster explores this fascinating and individual village, which is centred around the steep cobbled Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins