Lister Park
📍 Bradford BD9 4PX, UK
About Lister Park
Lister Park is a magnificent green oasis located just outside Bradford city centre, celebrated for its expansive grounds, tranquil atmosphere, and diverse attractions. This highly-rated public space, boasting an impressive 4.6/5 stars from thousands of visitors, invites exploration and relaxation. Highlights include beautiful Mughal gardens, a serene lake perfect for strolls, and fascinating historic features such as an ancient fossil tree base. The park also complements cultural visits, with an on-site building known to host significant exhibitions.
Visitors can enjoy ample space for leisurely walks, peaceful picnics, and quiet contemplation amidst nature. A charming cafe by the lake provides refreshments, making it an ideal spot to unwind. Reviewers consistently praise the park's size, its well-maintained gardens, and the variety of experiences available, from lakeside views to cultural encounters, making it a beloved destination for both locals and tourists.
Visiting Information
Lister Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty at any time. The park is highly accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances. While entry to the park is free, any purchases within the park (e.g., at the cafe) can be made conveniently using credit cards, debit cards, or NFC payments.
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📍 Bradford BD9 4PX, UK
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Showing 5 of 5,179 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
A very large park with an ancient fossil of a tree base, a lovely water feature and fountain. Plenty of place to stroll around, a lake with a cafe and if you like you may picnic on the grass in summer or nap like I did.
It's a lovely green park a little way out of the centre of Bradford. There are some Mughal gardens ( a bit like alhambra style gardens) - though the water features were a bit foamy - a large lake and other features. It nicely complements a visit to the art gallery. There is a reasonable amount of parking - but I can imagine parking being difficult on a sunny Summer weekend.
Saw the Turner Prize here, fantastic park and old building which houses thr exhibition. We managed to get parked for free in the nearby small car park. The volunteers were all very friendly, there were lots of people. They had done a great job of exhibiting the works in the large rooms. Well worth seeing
A lovely, well-maintained park. We’re not from the area, but during our visit we didn’t see any of the unsavoury behaviour that you sadly come across in some parks these days. It felt safe to walk around, has a beautiful lake, well-kept gardens, and a fountain area. The children’s playground in Lister Park is one of the largest we’ve ever come across - really impressive!
My local park and I love it. The area is grand and the Park is beautiful. Especially the Botanic park. Parkrun on a Saturday morning, boating, 3 cages for football/ basketball, 2 tennis courts (needs updating) and a playground Be nice if they add a Calisthenics workout area (just the bars work station)