The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships

Accommodation

If you are looking for overnight accommodation for the weekend of the Championships then Bradford and the surrounding area have a large range of hotels and guest houses. The closest hotels to St. George's Hall are the Great Victoria Hotel and the Hilton, but there is a huge range of choice in both the city and the surrounding area. The Yorkshire visitor web site provides an online booking service. Fancy escaping from the centre of Bradford? The spectacular scenery of the dales is only a short drive away including the dramatic scenery of Haworth, the heart of Bronte country.

Eating Out

Bradford is well known as being the curry capital of England and there are a huge number of restaurants to try out. Akbars is recommended by the 'Good Food Guide' and the Mumtaz is renowned for its traditional Kashmiri cooking (note the Mumtaz is an alcohol free restaurant). The chef of the all vegetarian Prashad Chaat House won the prize for the Yorkshire Forward Chef of the Year in 2005.

Chino Thai is a new contemporary restaurant in the Bradford Centenary Square development, serving Thai and Cantonese style food, while Cocina serves Mexican food in a friendly atmosphere.

For the gourmet Ilkley's Box Tree restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star.

A comprehensive list of restaurants in the Bradford area is available on the Sugarvine web site.

Please note that the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships do not endorse any particular hotel or restaurant