And finally… Bradford joins the world’s travel elite 

Move over pyramids and step aside Victoria Falls – the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve has made it onto the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ list.

Officially crowned a National Nature Reserve just last May, this 3,200 acre patchwork of moors, parks, glens, and bogs links eight of Bradford’s finest natural gems – including Ilkley Moor, Baildon Moor, Shipley Glen, and the intriguingly named Bingley North Bog.

Following frontrunner Matera, a fairy-tale like city in Italy, and Canada’s epic Banff National Park, Bradford’s park was the only UK entry and came third on the list.

Owned and managed by Bradford Council with a helping hand from Natural England, the NNR now has bragging rights that extend far beyond local hiking clubs.

Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for regeneration, transport and planning, said: “We are delighted to be included in such a prestigious list of locations around the world.

“The Bradford Pennine Gateway includes world-famous locations such as Haworth and Ilkley Moor but also shines a light on some of our other amazing places like St Ives estate and Shipley Glen.”

Paul Duncan, deputy director for Natural England in Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to see the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve celebrated as one of the 2026 wonders of the world.

“The launch of the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve last year, one of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, marked a significant achievement in our efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment.

“By providing accessible nature near to urban areas, we are fostering a deeper connection between communities and nature, promoting wellbeing and supporting biodiversity recovery.”