Bradford city centre’s new visitor information centre is to open its doors to the public for the first time tomorrow after a £70,000 revamp of the building.

The centre has found new premises in Broadway after its former home in City Hall was turned into police contact centre last year.

The key location is between the new City Park and the site of what will become the Broadway shopping centre. It is already owned by Bradford Council and used to house the young people’s information shop.

Staff at the new location will be able to provide information on places to visit, where people can stay and help with travel arrangements and short breaks.

It will also be useful to residents wanting to explore local beauty spots such as Saltaire, Ilkley and Haworth, and also if they want to book tickets for tourist attractions.

They have been busy this week moving everything over from their temporary home in City Hall reception.

Councillor David Green, the Council’s executive member for regeneration and the economy, said: “It is really important that we provide quality information to visitors when tourism contributes so much to the local economy.

“Our staff have won many awards over the years for the high standard of service they have offered and we hope to build on our reputation with the opening of this new centre.”

Tricia Tillotson, visitor economy manager at the Council, said: “It’s great that we have found a new home for the city's visitor information centre. We can offer all kinds of information for people wanting to enjoy their leisure time, as well as quality products in the retail section, which can make great personal souvenirs or gifts for friends and family.”

The overall value of tourism in Bradford is estimated to be around £536 million per year, with staying visitors generating around £96 million in expenditure, and day visitors spending around £418 million.