Bradford Heritage Open Days forms part of the national Heritage Open Days festival, under this year’s theme, Everyday Histories. The event brings together heritage-led organisations and community groups from across Bradford […]
Step inside Farfield Friends Meeting House near Ilkley and discover one of the world’s oldest Quaker meeting houses. Founded in 1689, this modest and peaceful building offers a fascinating glimpse […]
Discover the stories of women connected with Saltaire whose lives challenged the expectations of their time. This online exhibition celebrates both remarkable achievements and quieter acts of resilience, revealing women […]
Explore these atmospheric mills which produced some of the finest cloth in the world. Visit the Museum & Archive, the Art Gallery exhibition , our artists’ Open Studios, giant sheep […]
Visit this beautiful sacred space and walk a labyrinth. See original stained stained glass and memorials from the Chapel Lane Chapel. Fascinating 18c archives and regular guided conversation on Rational […]
Visit St John the Evangelist, Bierley to find out what led the Parish Priest to participate in a national movement that changed the life of mill workers in Bradford and […]
Discover the remarkable art and architecture of St Clement’s Church, including designs by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, a striking Venetian mosaic by Antonio Salviati, paintings by William Palin and […]
Explore two railway museums at Ingrow Station with free entry for Heritage Open Days. Discover railway history, get close to fascinating artefacts, sit inside historic carriages and stand on the […]
Step inside Ilkley Manor House and discover Victorian life at the Old Castle through guided tours exploring the Robinson family, historic photographs and artefacts. Families can also enjoy creative activities, […]
Come and visit Ilkley’s hidden gem, St Margaret’s Church, for a guided tour by the parish priest. The tour will focus on the beautiful glass and furnishings in our Grade […]
Visit East Riddlesden Hall for free and discover some of the different chapters of our history through the lives of the people who lived here. Sunday 13th September Wednesday 16th […]
Come and visit Hoyle Court Masonic Hall. Originally the home of the Ambler family, who were Bradford Mill owners. The building has been a Masonic Hall since the late 1950s. […]
Join us at Cliffe Castle to explore the rich sporting and leisure heritage of the district, uncovering the stories of local clubs, games, hobbies and pastimes that have brought communities […]
The historic house on Market Street in Thornton is well known as the birthplace of the Brontës, but what happened to it after they moved? Uncover the house’s long history […]
Join us at Northcliff Miniature Railway! Why not bring the family to Northcliff Woods, Shipley (not the park)? Take a ride on our miniature railway through the woods. Perhaps bring […]
Celebrate J.B. Priestley’s birthday with Bradford poet and stand-up historian Glyn Watkins on a lively walking tour through the city he knew. Starting at Priestley’s statue outside the Science & […]
This free in-person circular guided walk, with a guide in costume as ‘Samuel Lister’, will include fascinating buildings and people from the past and present, plus some future plans. Whether […]
