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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Go behind the scenes at Bradford Playhouse for a day celebrating the history of this 1930s Art Deco theatre. Take a backstage tour, explore archive displays, follow the family-friendly Alfie […]
Explore 150 years of Hanson School through powerful stories of pupils, teachers and pioneers who helped shape Bradford and beyond. Discover wartime histories, suffragette teachers and groundbreaking educational reform through […]
Explore St Mary’s Church in Burley in Wharfedale and discover its beautiful stained glass, oak choir stalls, pulpit and altar rail crafted by renowned woodcarver Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. See how […]
Visit St Mary’s Church, Wyke, the much-loved ‘Church on the Hill’, which has served the community since 1847. Wander around this historic place of worship at your own pace, with […]
Visit SS John Fisher & Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Burley-in-Wharfedale and enjoy a warm welcome as part of Heritage Open Days. Take the opportunity to explore this local […]
Join Low Moor Local History Group for a guided walk exploring the devastating 1916 munitions factory explosion that killed 40 people, including six firemen. Visit locations affected by the blast […]
Step into Keighley’s past through rarely seen photographs, historic maps, sale plans and images from Ian Dewhirst’s archive. Discover local people, family life, vanished streets, factories, mills, shops and familiar […]
Join local historian and Brontë expert Paul Crossley for a free two-hour walking tour of historic Thornton, birthplace of the Brontë sisters. Starting at the Brontë Birthplace, explore key sites […]
Join us at Bradford Industrial Museum for a Bradford Calico Dress patch making sessions. Complementing our ‘Made by Many Hands’ Exhibition. Use textiles, colour and creativity to make a patch […]
Enjoy a wild day out at Shipley Glen with free outdoor activities for all ages. Try den building, foraging, bug hunting, nature play and creative workshops led by wildlife experts, […]
Try your hand at Arabic calligraphy with artist Razwan Ulhaq at Bradford Industrial Museum. Discover how Razwan created nine pigments from Bradford’s rivers, buildings and even its football ground, then […]
Celebrate 175 years of St Luke’s Church at the heart of East Morton village. Explore this welcoming historic church and enjoy a special exhibition created by the Morton Archive Group, […]
Discover how Cleckheaton grew from a rural village into a thriving Victorian mill town on this guided walk through its historic centre. Starting and finishing outside the Town Hall, explore […]
