Five things you can do in Bradford when the clocks go back

For many, this will mean an extra hour in bed and a well-deserved lie in but some people might want to spend their extra hour more fruitfully.

Luckily, there are plenty of things to do right here in Bradford, from supporting small businesses to heading to some of the city’s beauty spots.

Here is everything you need to know about the clocks going back- including some creative ways to spend your extra hour:

When do the clocks go back?

On Sunday 25th October at 2am, the clocks will go back an hour.

This means that it will go back to 1am while many of us are likely to be sleeping.

Clocks on the majority of phones and laptops are likely to reset themselves- but don’t forget to manually adjust any clocks and watches or you might find yourself running late for any appointments.

How to spend your extra hour in Bradford

Read a good book

When was the last time you sat down with a good book and simply got lost in the story?

Sunday is the perfect time to rediscover your love of reading without the excuse of not having enough time as you have a whole extra hour.

Best of all, there are plenty of local authors to consider when perusing the book shelves.

If you’re a fan of gritty crime novels, then be sure to check out books by Bradford-born Liz Mistry; Unbound Ties, Unquiet Souls and Uncoiled Lies are just some books by the author.

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Sairish Hussain, from Fairweather Green, also released a book earlier this year.

The Family Tree follows the story of a separated Muslim family who are trying to find each other.

Do some online shopping

We might only be in October- but it’s never too early to get your Christmas shopping list started.

You could use your extra hour off doing some online shopping and gift inspiration- failing that, you could always treat yourself to an item or two.

However, have you also considered shopping locally and supporting smaller business with your shopping ventures?

Masktify is one seller from Bradford who is selling handmade face makes for £2.99 each.

Which face mask is your favourite? (Photo: Etsy/Masktify)

They are made from “high quality fabric” and come in a variety of styles and colours.

They are washable, double layered and have elastic ear loops to keep them secure.

Order yours on Etsy.

Carve a pumpkin

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to carve some pumpkins with the kids and start decorating you house.

While you could buy one from your local supermarket, another fun idea is to head down to your local pumpkin patch and choose your own pumpkin.

One great pumpkin farm to visit id just 20 minutes away from Bradford in Horsforth.

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At Kemp’s Farm, you can pick your own pumpkin and there are 10 different varieties to choose from.

However, if you want to go to this farm you have to book a ticket online.

Go for a walk

While it might seem like a mundane way to spend your extra hour on Sunday, walking gives you a chance to explore some of the region’s beauty spots.

The Railway Children Walk is a particularly beautiful walking route- and it can be done in under an hour if your choose the shorter route.

The route begins at Haworth Railway Station

(Photo: Geograph/ G Laird)

This route begins at Haworth Railway Station and takes you past Old Oxenhope Farm and through Haworth Churchyard.

You can find other scenic walking routes on the Visit Bradford website.

Try an escape room

Looking for a fast-paced way to spend your extra sixty minutes?

At an escape room, you have an hour to solve puzzles and escape from a locked room.

X-it Games produce mobile escape rooms that you can play in the comfort of your own home and everything you need for the experience is provided by the X-it Games company.

What are you going to do with your extra hour? Let us know in the comments.