Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £2.50
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Bradford
What it’s like
A proper stage for panto, musicals and dance, with babes-in-arms tickets for £2.50 if you have a tiny one.
This is the big theatre trip, not a soft play or a farm. Kids sit and watch a full show, whether that's one of Yorkshire's biggest pantomimes or a touring musical, and the seats and the scale are part of the point. There's no age minimum listed, and babies up to 18 months can come in on a Babes in Arms ticket for £2.50, though you can't book that one online, you have to call.
Prices swing a lot depending on what's on. A standard ticket for something like Burlesque The Musical runs £24, which is a proper night out price rather than a casual one. Some shows carry age guidance too, so a panto and a West End transfer are not the same call for a four-year-old.
Food is kept simple: the Circle Café does quick light refreshments and there's a bar on the same level, so it's a snack and a drink rather than a sit-down meal. There's no cloakroom, which is a faff if you've come in coats and bags for a winter show, and expect a bag search on the way in.
Access is decent for a building this age. Step-free entry to the stalls is via Great Horton Road, there are six wheelchair spaces, and Blue Badge parking sits on Morley Street and Great Horton Road, but they can't take scooters or outdoor vehicles in those spaces. If you're coming with a school or a big group, there are proper discounts and you can pre-order ice creams and programmes ahead of time.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies through to older kids, depending on the show's age guidance
- Booking
- Online booking, phone 01274 432000 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 12pm-7pm (with show) or 12pm-6pm (no show)
- Parking
- Several city centre car parks within walking distance
- Food
- Circle Café for quick light refreshments and Dress Circle bar for drinks, both on Dress Circle level
- Pushchairs
- Access via accessible entrance on Great Horton Road, step-free to stalls level
- Wheelchairs
- 6 wheelchair spaces, accessible entrance via Great Horton Road, no scooters/outdoor vehicles, Access Scheme free companion ticket
- Worth knowing
- Friends membership offers £2.50 off two tickets
- Babes in Arms tickets (up to 18 months, £2.50) can only be booked by phone, not online
- There's no cloakroom, so plan for coats and bags to stay with you
- Bags get searched before you go in
- Friends membership gets you £2.50 off two tickets
- Wheelchair spaces can't take scooters or outdoor vehicles
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
It depends entirely on the show. A standard ticket for something like Burlesque The Musical is £24, and babies up to 18 months can go in on a £2.50 Babes in Arms ticket.
Do we need to book?
Booking is required. You can do it online, by phone on 01274 432000, or in person, though Babes in Arms tickets have to be booked by phone.
Is it suitable for a toddler or baby?
There's no set minimum age, but some shows carry age guidance so it's worth thinking about the show itself, not just the theatre. Babies up to 18 months can come in cheaply on a Babes in Arms ticket.
Is there parking nearby?
Several city centre car parks are within walking distance, and Blue Badge parking is available on Morley Street and Great Horton Road.
Can we get food there?
The Circle Café does light refreshments and there's a bar on the same level, both on the Dress Circle floor.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there's step-free access to the stalls via Great Horton Road and six wheelchair spaces, though scooters and outdoor vehicles can't be accommodated in those spaces.
Are there discounts for groups or schools?
Groups and schools get generous discounts, priority booking periods, and can pre-order ice creams, drinks and programmes ahead of the show.
Can we bring bags or coats?
There's no onsite cloakroom, and bags get searched before shows, so travel light if you can.
Are there concessions for children or families?
Some shows offer concessions for children aged 16 and under, plus students, over 60s and disabled visitors, though only one concession applies per ticket and proof is needed.
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