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Bradford’s Heritage Open Days 2026

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 […]

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Farfield Friends Meeting House

Farfield Friends Meeting House Off Bolton Road (B6160), Addingham, Ilkley

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 […]

Everyday histories of Saltaire Women

Online

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 […]

Bradford Unitarian Church Open Weekends

Bradford Unitarian Church 7A Russell Street, Bradford

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 […]

The Ten Hours Parson at St John the Evangelist Bierley

St John the Evangelist Church Bierley Vicarage, Bierley Lane, Bradford

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 […]

St Clements Open Day

St Clements Church 294A Barkerend Road, Bradford

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 […]

Ilkely Manor House – Victorian life at the Old Castle

Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley LS29 9DT

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, […]

St Margaret’s Church, Ilkley – Guided Tours

St. Margarets Church Queens Road, Ilkley

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 […]

Historic Bradford in pencil

Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

See Bradford’s historic landmarks brought to life in pencil by artist Nigel Wray. Explore a selection of detailed drawings celebrating treasured buildings and places from across the district, and discover […]

Pinny Piece at The Mechanics Institute

Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

Discover Pinny Piece, a full-size appliquéd cotton apron by Caro Blount-Shah featuring twelve blue plaques honouring pioneering women across Bradford district. The work also commemorates the Women’s Humanity League and […]

Historical Dance Workshop

Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

Step back into the 17th century through dance, music and history in this lively, hands-on workshop. Learn how people danced during this fascinating period before trying the steps for yourself. […]

The Bradford Women’s Humanity League and Peace Crusade

Bradford Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

Discover the story behind Resist – Claire Wellesley-Smith’s textile artwork inspired by Bradford Women’s Humanity League. Resist reimagines the 1917 march through textiles, found materials, natural dyes and hundreds of hand-stitched marks. […]