Bradford

Bradford is a metropolitan borough and city in West Yorkshire encompassing the city of Bradford, the historic town of Ilkley, Keighley, Bingley, and the Worth Valley within an area stretching from the city center to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This diverse borough features dramatic contrasts between urban industrial heritage and some of England's finest countryside including Ilkley Moor and the Bronte country. The climate varies significantly from valley conditions to upland Pennine weather with higher rainfall and cooler temperatures at elevation, creating distinctive microclimates. Culturally, Bradford holds UNESCO City of Film status with a rich cinematic heritage including the National Science and Media Museum and the Bradford International Film Festival. The area preserves exceptional literary heritage as home to the Brontë sisters (Haworth Parsonage) attracting visitors worldwide while Ilkley maintains elegant spa town character with its famous Moor and literary festival. Bradford's diverse population includes significant South Asian communities, particularly from Pakistan and Bangladesh, creating vibrant multicultural character celebrated in cuisine, festivals, and the iconic Bradford Curry. The Worth Valley Railway preserves steam train heritage through Bronte scenery while Saltaire (UNESCO World Heritage Site) represents a model Victorian industrial village. Boundary GIS data for Bradford Metropolitan District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, crucial for managing this culturally rich and diverse borough, supporting UNESCO heritage sites, and preserving the unique character of Bradford's communities and landscapes.