GETTING AROUND
Bradford's Train Station and Bus Station are just a short 5-minute walk from our property, making travel incredibly convenient. The city's excellent transport network provides easy access to Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Birmingham. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just 8 miles away, connecting you to various UK and European destinations. Manchester Airport is only an hour's drive away. Bradford is also well-connected to the motorway via the M62, ensuring the local area is easy to access and explore.
University 1 Miles 19 min
Tesco’s 0.7 Miles 17 min
Broadway Shopping Centre 0.3 Miles 8 min
Foster Square Train Station 0.2 Miles 5 min
Bradford Exchange Bus/Train Station 0.6 Miles 14 min
Post Office 0.3 Miles 8 min
Bars 10.4 Miles 10 min
CULTURE
Bradford offers a vibrant multicultural living experience, allowing students to make friends from around the world. The city's diversity is celebrated annually at the Bradford Literature Festival, one of the UK's largest of its kind. Whatever you hope to get out of student living, you're sure to find it in Bradford.
The Alhambra Theatre is a short walk away from our development, hosting many national shows year-round, as well as regular university events. There's also the National Science and Media Museum and numerous other places of interest, including Lister Park, which has been a venue for many famous artists and events.
SHOPPING
Bradford is full of unique shopping gems. Besides numerous supermarkets within a stone's throw from our location, there are places like the Oastler Shopping Centre, offering boutique and independent shops, and The Broadway Shopping Centre, which hosts high street classics like Topshop and H&M. Fashion hubs like Leeds and Manchester are also a short train journey away.
SPORT
The city is home to both Bradford Bulls rugby league team and Bradford City FC, who play at the University of Bradford Stadium. It's a popular attraction for sports fans, with a leisure complex offering student discounts. Due to its proximity to the countryside, Bradford is also perfect for cycling, jogging, and walking. Within an hour's traveling distance, you can also reach major football stadiums in the north, like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Everton.
NIGHT LIFE
Bradford University’s Student Union, located in the campus' central hub, hosts regular student nights, events, and bar crawls throughout the year. All the main bars and clubs are a short walk from our facility, so you'll never have to worry about getting a taxi home! Being located within a student city, most places offer great student discounts for both drinks and entry, with events hosted through the Student Union.
EATING OUT
Whether you're after Moroccan, British, Mediterranean, Indian, or Lebanese cuisine, you'll find everything you're looking for and more in Bradford. Most cafes, restaurants, and bistros offer great discounts for students. Notable places include MyLahore, serving a variety of Asian fusion dishes, The Sparrow Bier Cafe, a student favorite, and Zouk, offering delicious Indian cuisine. Every summer, the Bradford Food and Drink Festival in City Park draws visitors from across the country.
