Set amidst perfectly manicured grounds, this is a wow factor building as you approach up the main drive into Lister Park on foot. And it just gets better inside - maintained to the highest level you could be forgiven for forgetting this is a free admission council run gallery, not a pricey private enterprise. An eclectic mix of the old... More

Went to Cartwright Hall and Art Gallery today to see the Anish Kapoor exhibition mainly but also saw David Hockney's wonderful art. Lister Park is lovely and the building itself is beautiful. Would have liked to have seen more young and up and coming artist's work as I know that creativity and art expression is high in Bradford. If you... More

Cartwright Hall and Gallery in Bradford is one of the few areas that hash't succumb to the sad decline of the city. Lovely landscaped gardens and waterspouts that the kids will enjoy. Surrounding Lister park is space plentiful and has boating on the lake in summer. Negatives: The Cartwright Gallery I found stark, unwelcoming and uninteresting with precious few things... More

Brill visit, its so calm and quiet! Lovely place to wander around and take in the atmosphere. Some lovely exhibits from David Hockney at the moment!

Pleasant place with some good exhibitions set in a lovely park. Worth the visit if you happen to like the current exhibits

This city art gallery is a mansion set in the middle of Lister Park. It has a fine permanent collection and I particularly enjoyed a detailed look at David Hockney's early years in Bradford and an exhibition of Anish Kapoor sculpture.

A great cultural treasure for Bradford- some great exhibitions reflecting the diverse nature of the city, its geography and above all its history!

Now a venue for weddings this impossing house houses hundreds of art works and things of interest, Situated in Lister Park and surrounded by beautifully tended gardens its a lovely place to spend an afternoon

I organised a group visit for our Art Society. We very much appreciated the guided tour by a volunteer guide, and were fortunate to visit on the first day of the Hockney Early Years exhibition. The mix of western and world art in the collection is unusual and intriguing. However, several of our group were disappointed at the lack of... More