We’re Breastfeeding Friendly

Bradford District welcomes breastfeeding here there and everywhere.  Organisations across the district take part in the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme offering a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable breastfeeding your baby wherever you need and wish.

All four of the Family Hubs are Breastfeeding Friendly as are all 27 libraries across the district – just click the links for addresses, opening hours and more information. In addition, these organisations are part of the scheme:

Bingley

Cottingley Community Centre, Littlelands, Bingley BD16 1AL, UK
Community cafe, events and activities for all ages plus room hire.

Bradford

Darley Street Market, 40-44 Darley Street, Bradford BD1 3HN
A comfortable, private and well-sign posted Breastfeeding Friendly space for all nursing mothers next to baby changing facilities and ladies toilets. The market offers a selection of independent traders, food and drink as well as events in the market square, music, arts, culture and entertainment.

The Broadway, Hall Ings, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1JR
Breastfeeding is very much welcomed at the Broadway, which has an extensive range of shops, a variety of food and drink establishments and a cinema.

The Bolton Woods Centre, 71 Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, BD2 1BD
Community café and activities.

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Mills, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford BD2 3HP
Displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering innovations, and motor vehicles. Play and growth sessions for 0-5s.

The Refreshment room, Cartwright Hall, Lister park, Bradford, West Yorkshire,BD9 4NS
Situated in the original 1904 Refreshment Room of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, the cafe is breastfeeding and family friendly with child sized tables and activity sheets as well as good coffee, handmade cakes and snacks, vegan and gluten free options. Buggy parking, highchairs and bottle warmers available. Family Friendly Cafe Standard

The Rockwell and Wrose Practice, Rockwell Medical Centre, Thorpe Edge, Bradford, BD10 8DP
GP practice.

Bradford Doulas, Unit 16 Carlisle Business Centre, Carlisle Road, BD8 8BD
Volunteer doulas help pregnant women and birthing people make positive choices, accompany them to appointments, provide practical support at the birth, build positive relationships with other services and offer emotional support.

Haworth

Cobbles and Clay, 70 Main St, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DP
A cafe and pottery painting studio at the top of Haworth main street serving coffee, cake, breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. Get creative by choosing from a selection of unglazed pottery shapes to paint and keep – or just enjoy looking at the hand-painted pieces on show while having something to eat and drink. All children and well-behaved adults are welcome! A wide range of dietary requirements are catered for and takeaway food and drinks are available.

Ilkley

The Little Calf Play Cafe, 33 Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DR
A child friendly cafe where parents can relax and enjoy award-winning coffee, sandwiches, pastries and cakes. The play space includes role-play stations, toys, reading nooks, slides, and a dedicated baby area. Holiday themed play sessions, family friendly celebrations and party packages.

Keighley

Cliffe Castle Museum Park and Cafe, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley BD20 6LH
Built for a Victorian millionaire, Cliffe Castle has Victorian rooms, furniture, and art of every style, as well as rooms dedicated to nature, particularly interesting for your baby or toddler. Free stay and play sessions for children 0-5 years old on every fourth Thursday of the month, 10.30am -12.30pm.

Keighley Healthy Living Centre, 13 Scott Street Keighley BD21 2JH
A friendly, welcoming and accessible space with over 40 weekly groups and classes and one to one health coaching, guidance and support.

Menston

Cornerstone Community Cafe, Menston Methodist Church, 39 Main Street, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6NB
Cafe serving freshly ground coffee, teas, cold drinks, cakes, soup and sandwiches, paninis, bacon butties and a vegetarian/vegan option

Shipley

North East Windhill Community Association, Windhill Community Centre, Church Street, Windhill, Shipley BD18 2NR
Activities for children and families. Little Duckling Nursery. Cafe with affordable meals.

The Activity Den, Wellcroft House, Well Croft, Shipley BD18 3QH
Regular sessions for young families including maternity circle, weight and play, stay and play, baby sensory, baby massage, music box minis, baby ballet and boogie babies. First floor, no lift access. Secure pram park, baby changing facilities.

Silsden

The Hive Community Centre, 53-55 Elliott street, Silsden, BD20 0DE
Charity run community centre with a wide range of activities for all age groups from pre-natal care, stay and play groups for 0-5s, Saturday Club for 8-11s, creative workshops and a Wellbeing Café providing advice and support to the community.

Beckside Cafe, 66 Kirkgate, Silsden, BD20 0PA
A cosy, homely, and family-friendly spot offering English breakfasts all day, light lunches, children’s meals, barista coffee, teas, and alcoholic drinks overlooking the beck.