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SUMMARY:Pie & Priestley at Napoleon's
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate J.B. Priestley’s birthday with Bradford poet and showman Glyn Watkins at Napoleon’s Casino. Hear stories of Priestley’s life and work\, including the remarkable ‘Priestley Pie’ that survived a German bomb. Tickets include pie\, peas\, chips and gravy\, making this a fittingly Bradford celebration of one of the city’s most famous writers. \nTickets for the 4pm show are £10\, including pie\, peas\, chips\, and gravy.\nThey can be booked by calling Napoleons on 01274 391820.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/pie-priestley-at-napoleons/
LOCATION:Napoleon’s Casino\, 37 Bolton Road\, Bradford\, BD1 4DR
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260825T142827Z
CREATED:20260825T142827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142827Z
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SUMMARY:The Low Moor Comical Company presents - Low Moor 1916
DESCRIPTION:Experience Low Moor 1916\, a powerful live performance telling the story of a community devastated by war and the catastrophic munitions factory explosion that killed 40 people. Six performers bring the year to life through drama\, music and song\, exploring the events leading up to a tragedy described as an accident waiting to happen. \n  \nTo book email: info.lmlhg@gmail.com
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/the-low-moor-comical-company-presents-low-moor-1916/
LOCATION:Aldersgate Methodist Church\, Common Road\, Low Moor\, Bradford\, BD12 0TW
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T151500
DTSTAMP:20260825T143705Z
CREATED:20260825T143705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T143705Z
UID:828-1789220700-1789226100@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Suffragette Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Bingley Suffragette Nell Kenney for a guided from Saltaire to Shipley Glen up to the site of the Monster Suffragette Rally. The tour includes a ride on the magical Shipley Glen Tramway up the glen\, hear about the sacrifices and bravery of the suffragettes\, ending with a morale boosting song on the glen! \nBook your spot!
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/suffragette-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Shipley Glenn Tramway\, Shipley\, BD17 5BN
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T143233Z
CREATED:20260825T142319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T143233Z
UID:819-1789214400-1789225200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Everyday Histories: "From the Broad Ford to City of Culture and Beyond!"
DESCRIPTION:Explore Bradford’s past through the everyday lives connected to one of the city’s most historic buildings. Discover centuries of stories through self-guided and specialist tours\, displays and talks from local historians Cat Stiles and Derek Barker. There will also be children’s activities\, historical dressing up and refreshments from the pop-up café. \n  \nTalks and Tours – 12:00-15:00 \n12:15pm- Talk by Derek Barker: “”The Day Before Yesterday: St Peter’s Parish Church in 19th Century Bradford””- In his talk\, Derek will describe the different places of Christian worship there were in the city at this period and look at the physical surroundings of St Peter’s. He will discuss the important people who worshipped at the cathedral and illustrate this with some of the memorials and windows that survive to this day. He will also talk about those from this time who have no memorial. \n1.15pm- Talk by Cat Stiles\, local historian: “”Memento Mori: Remembering the Dead in Pre-Modern Bradford””- Bradford Cathedral has been a burial site for at least seven centuries\, yet most of the monuments visible today date from the eighteenth century and beyond. So what about those who came before? Join local historian\, Cat Stiles\, in this exploration of tombstones\, bone houses\, and burial grounds from Bradford’s hidden past. \n2:15pm- Guided Tour\nA traditional tour of the building\, its history and its heritage\, unconnected to our theme. \n2:15pm- Heritage Open Day Tour \nBook your spot!
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/everyday-histories-from-the-broad-ford-to-city-of-culture-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Bradford Cathedral\, 1 Stott Hill\, Bradford\, BD1 4EH
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T175744Z
CREATED:20260825T175744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175744Z
UID:856-1789210800-1789232400@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Helen's Church\, Denton
DESCRIPTION:Discover Grade II* listed St Helen’s Church\, designed by John Carr of York and completed in 1776. See its remarkable east window\, dating from 1700 and described as an important example of English glass painting\, alongside the church’s distinctive blend of Gothic and classical architecture. Teas available nearby at Weston Hall. \nTeas available at Weston Hall: 14:00-17:00.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/st-helens-church-denton/
LOCATION:St Helen’s Church\, Denton Road\, Denton\, Ilkley\, LS29 0HQ
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T144543Z
CREATED:20260825T144543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T144543Z
UID:836-1789210800-1789225200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Saltaire History Club: Three Historical Slideshows
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Victoria Hall’s through short slideshows on Victoria Hall’s backstory\, The Hall’s Conversaziones\, and The Founding of Saltaire. The slideshows will run alongside each other\, all day\, in the Hall’s Evans Room. It’s FREE\, and all are welcome. The slideshows will be one part of a varied programme within Victoria Hall.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/saltaire-history-club-three-historical-slideshows/
LOCATION:Victoria Hall\, Victoria Road\, Saltaire\, Shipley\, BD18 3JS
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T144042Z
CREATED:20260825T144042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T144042Z
UID:832-1789210800-1789225200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Victoria Hall\, Saltaire
DESCRIPTION:Explore Victoria Hall at the heart of Saltaire World Heritage Site and discover its rich history\, from Victorian beginnings to its role in the recent film The Choral. Enjoy Wurlitzer organ concerts\, piano recitals and displays\, meet local historians and trustees\, and find out more about this remarkable building’s past\, present and future.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/victoria-hall-saltaire/
LOCATION:Victoria Hall\, Victoria Road\, Saltaire\, Shipley\, BD18 3JS
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T000252Z
CREATED:20260824T092936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T000252Z
UID:792-1789210800-1789223400@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Games in the Market
DESCRIPTION:Roll up\, roll up! Step up\, have a go\, and claim your bragging rights. \nTake on our heritage carnival games — Roll‑a‑Coin\, Ball‑in‑a‑Bucket and Table Quoits — led by our very own Victorian Carnival Host. \nAlso enjoy some live music and look out for historical character Florence White making an appearance! \nFree drop in event with no booking required.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/heritage-games-in-the-market-2/
LOCATION:Darley Street Market\, 16 - 24 Darley St\, Bradford\, BD1 1RD
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260825T175319Z
CREATED:20260825T175319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175319Z
UID:852-1789207200-1789254000@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Friend of Bradford's Becks - Plaque Walk
DESCRIPTION:Discover Bradford Beck\, the City’s underground river\, integral to its historical development. We’ll follow the Plaque Trail through the City centre\, following the underground route of the Bradford Beck\, and hear tales of medieval mills\, breweries\, tanners\, strikes\, floods\, bridges and buildings. And uncover a winning poem. Led by Friends of Bradford’s Becks volunteer and social historian Irene Lofthouse. On the flat\, crossing main roads. \nMeet Outside Bradford Live\, Thornton Road\, BD1 2DH \nApprox. 1 hour. \nBook your spot!
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/friend-of-bradfords-becks-plaque-walk/
LOCATION:Bradford Live\, Thornton Road\, BD1 2DH
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T150002Z
CREATED:20260825T145935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T150002Z
UID:843-1789205400-1789218000@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music\, People and a Changing City
DESCRIPTION:Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs\, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive. Explore Victorian Bradford\, garden parties\, balls and everyday choir life\, and meet the people and places behind its history. Visitors can also share their own memories\, photographs or memorabilia and help uncover more of the choir’s story. \nBook here!
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/170-years-of-bradfords-choir-music-people-and-a-changing-city/
LOCATION:Mechanics Institute\, 76 Kirkgate\, Bradford\, BD1 1SZ
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T082236Z
CREATED:20260531T113501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T082236Z
UID:637-1784473200-1784476800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hat\, Hands and Hierarchies: A True Story of Titus Salt Jr\, Catherine and Gregory the Butler
DESCRIPTION:A new performance featuring Catherine Salt\, wife of Titus Salt Junior and her butler Gregory. Explore life in service\, rules of etiquette\, life upstairs and downstairs\, Royal Visit to Milner Field and Titus Salt Junior’s sad demise. Joanne Crowther and Adrian Slater play the key characters\, with wit and audience interaction. Thanks to support from Arts Council England the tickets for this show are now just £2 per person.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/hat-hands-and-hierarchies-a-true-story-of-titus-salt-jr-catherine-and-gregory-the-butler/
LOCATION:Saltaire Methodist Church\, Saltaire Road\, BD18 3HJ
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194003Z
CREATED:20260531T113913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194003Z
UID:642-1784469600-1784475000@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Music at the Museum Please Note This Event Has been Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Apologies the Bradford District Museums have had to cancel this event \n  \nTaking centre stage are Kirkgate Bateria! a community percussion group based in Shipley and founded in early 2025. A bateria is a group of drummers\, and this one brings powerful\, infectious Afro‑Brazilian rhythms from across Brazil\, alongside modern funk‑inspired grooves. \nThe group is led by Alex\, an experienced percussionist who previously ran the Manchester‑based Samba band The Republic of Swing for fourteen years. His background includes performances at major North West events such as Parklife\, collaborations with DJ Gilles Peterson\, two appearances at Rio Carnival\, and percussion study in Brazil\, Cuba and West Africa. \nAlthough Kirkgate Bateria! is still a young group\, they’ve already performed at several charity events and festivals\, including the 2025 Saltaire Festival and the 2026 Saltaire World Heritage Day Festival\, always going down a storm. Dancing is very much encouraged! \nDrop in free.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/music-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Bradford Industrial Museum\, Moorside Road\, Eccleshill\, Bradford\, BD2 3HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T113940Z
CREATED:20260531T131418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T113940Z
UID:645-1784467800-1784476800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bradford Model Engineers Public Running Day
DESCRIPTION:Why not bring the family to Northcliffe Woods (not the park)  Take a ride on our miniature railway through the woods.  Bring a picnic and make a day of it. \nDrop in – no fee but donations welcome.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/bradford-model-engineers-public-running-day/
LOCATION:Northcliffe Woods\, Shipley
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T132117Z
CREATED:20260531T132117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T132117Z
UID:649-1784458800-1784476800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibtions at Ilkley Manor House
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Ilkley Manor House\, photo ILKLEY is Ilkley’s first photography festival that brings together emerging talent and important contemporary voices. Discover winning images from the Young Photographers Competition and compelling projects exploring identity\, inequality and representation. \nFREE Drop in. \nThere plenty of off street parking as well as parking in the main car park which is a couple of minutes walk from the House. There is no parking at the Manor House. The main train station is a 5 minute walk from House. There is no lift to the upstairs floors at the House.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/exhibtions-at-ilkley-manor-house/
LOCATION:Ilkley Manor House\, Castle Yard\, Ilkley LS29 9DT
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T082322Z
CREATED:20260530T165917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T082322Z
UID:607-1784382300-1784386800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Suffragette Costume Walking Tour from Saltaire to Shipley Glen\, incl. Shipley Glen Tramway
DESCRIPTION:Join Bingley Suffragette Nell Kenney who will guide you from Saltaire to Shipley Glen up to the site of the Monster Suffragette Rally. INcludes a ride on the magical Shipley Glen Tramway up the glen\, hear about the sacrifices and bravery of the suffragettes\, ending with a morale boosting song on the glen! \n  \nTickets: £7.50pp  Thanks to support from Arts Council England\, tickets for this event are now just £7.50pp\nAll tickets/more info from Joanna.edutainment@gmail.com (Mobile) 07968095132
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/suffragette-costume-walking-tour-from-saltaire-to-shipley-glen-incl-shipley-glen-tramway/
LOCATION:Meet outside United Reform Church\, Victoria Road\, Saltaire
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T134247Z
CREATED:20260427T120625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T134247Z
UID:317-1784381400-1784385000@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Cones - Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Cones and discover how they’re helping to look after Bradford’s brilliant city centre! Join us for a fun\, lively reading of Cones and Transforming Bradford and explore the city’s beautiful heritage buildings through the eyes of these colourful characters. With author Chris Madeley. \nFREE Drop In
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/meet-the-cones-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Eccleshill Library\, Bolton Road\, Bradford\, BD2 4SR
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260705T091851Z
CREATED:20260608T121135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T091851Z
UID:679-1784379600-1784388600@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bingley Byron Walk
DESCRIPTION:A 3 mile walk celebrating the life & poetry of John Nicholson (1790-1843)\, Bradford’s first famous poet\, between 2 pubs he would have drunk in. Led by Bradford poet & stand up historian Glyn Watkins. Starts at The George\, Cullingworth with a poem about beer. Then to Goit Stock Falls\, where Nicholson wrote\, & then The Malt Shovel\, with more poems. \nOnly suitable for sensible\, capable\, walkers in sensible shoes. \nTickets available from the Malt Shovel\, Harden or The Peacock\, Bingley.\nOr woollyfringe.com for on-line sales and more details.\n£7pp Max 16 people
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/bingley-byron-walk/
LOCATION:The George\, Station Rd\, Cullingworth\, Bradford BD13 5HN
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194054Z
CREATED:20260602T194118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194054Z
UID:676-1784379600-1784386800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire
DESCRIPTION:Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. \nThis event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work of the event’s non-profit organisers (the Church\, the Saltaire Collection\, and the Saltaire History Club). \nTour start times:  11am\, 12pm\, 1pm \nPlease book in advance as places will be limited.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-world-heritage-saltaire-4/
LOCATION:Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church\, Victoria Road
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194129Z
CREATED:20260602T194000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194129Z
UID:674-1784376000-1784383200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire
DESCRIPTION:Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. \nThis event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work of the event’s non-profit organisers (the Church\, the Saltaire Collection\, and the Saltaire History Club). \nTour start times:  11am\, 12pm\, 1pm \nPlease book in advance as places will be limited.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-world-heritage-saltaire-3/
LOCATION:Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church\, Victoria Road
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T123946Z
CREATED:20260530T171323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T123946Z
UID:613-1784374200-1784377800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bradford Suffragettes
DESCRIPTION:Come to this fascinating talk by Jennie Kiff who will share Bradford’s significant role in the sufragette campaign. Bradford played a significant role in the women’s suffrage campaign\, but the stories of the local suffragettes have been forgotten. These have now been re-discovered. They provide a fascinating insight into local women’s activism in Bradford before and after World War One. Before the talk you are wlecome to browse the MI’s sufragette collection and a 12.30 join a short show (15 mins) showcasing the work of Florence White. \n  \nVenue is Bradford Mechanics Institute. The talk is confirmed 11.30-12.30
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/bradford-suffragettes/
LOCATION:Bradford Mechanics Institute\, 76 Kirkgate\, Bradford\, BD1 1SZ
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T132550Z
CREATED:20260531T132550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T132550Z
UID:656-1784372400-1784390400@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibtions at Ilkley Manor House
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Ilkley Manor House\, photo ILKLEY is Ilkley’s first photography festival that brings together emerging talent and important contemporary voices. Discover winning images from the Young Photographers Competition and compelling projects exploring identity\, inequality and representation. \nFREE Drop in. \nThere plenty of off street parking as well as parking in the main car park which is a couple of minutes walk from the House. There is no parking at the Manor House. The main train station is a 5 minute walk from House. There is no lift to the upstairs floors at the House.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/exhibtions-at-ilkley-manor-house-2/
LOCATION:Ilkley Manor House\, Castle Yard\, Ilkley LS29 9DT
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T111225Z
CREATED:20260531T111225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T111225Z
UID:624-1784372400-1784390400@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Railway Museum Heritage Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Engine Shed railway museum and hunt for items which help tell our story – prize for everyone who takes part. \nFree entry if you buy a Rover Ticket to travel on the KWVR. If not\, you can buy a joint entry ticket to visit both the Engine Shed and Carriage museums (£6 adults\, £5 concessions\, £4 children) or a single museum entry ticket (£4 adults\, £3.50 concessions\, £3 children). Under 5s are free.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/railway-museum-heritage-hunt/
LOCATION:Engine Shed Museum\, Ingrow West Station on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway\, South Street\, Ingrow\, BD21 5AX
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T122858Z
CREATED:20260608T122858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T122858Z
UID:691-1784372400-1784386800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shipley Summer Special - Heritage and Sport
DESCRIPTION:Shipley Summer Special returns on the 18th July with free family fun including markets\, music\, skateboarding\, inflatables\, a climbing tower and games across town. This year also highlights local heritage\, featuring canal artworks\, heritage trail ideas\, and the naming of new sheep sculptures celebrating Shipley’s history. \nDrop in FREE
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/shipley-summer-special-heritage-and-sport/
LOCATION:Shipley Town
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112316Z
CREATED:20260531T112316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T112316Z
UID:629-1784372400-1784385000@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Games in the Market
DESCRIPTION:Roll up\, roll up! Take on our heritage carnival games — Roll‑a‑Coin\, Ball‑in‑a‑Bucket and Table Quoits — led by our very own Victorian Carnival Host. Step up\, have a go\, and claim your bragging rights. \nAlso enjoy some live music and look out forhistorical character Florence White making an appearance! \nFree drop in.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/heritage-games-in-the-market/
LOCATION:Darley Street Market Food Hall
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194201Z
CREATED:20260602T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194201Z
UID:672-1784372400-1784379600@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire
DESCRIPTION:Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. \nThis event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work of the event’s non-profit organisers (the Church\, the Saltaire Collection\, and the Saltaire History Club). \nTour start times:  11am\, 12pm\, 1pm \nPlease book in advance as places will be limited.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-world-heritage-saltaire-2/
LOCATION:Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church\, Victoria Road
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194334Z
CREATED:20260530T172016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194334Z
UID:616-1784372400-1784379600@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire
DESCRIPTION:See Saltaire on one of four exceptional two hour visits led by knowledgeable local historians. Why exceptional? Read on. \nYour exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. \nThis event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work of the event’s non-profit organisers (the Church\, the Saltaire Collection\, and the Saltaire History Club). \nTour start times:  11am\, 12pm\, 1pm Please Note: There was a tur planned for 10am but this is no longer going ahead.  The tours at 11am\, 12pm and 1pm are going ahead as planned \nPlease book in advance as places will be limited.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-world-heritage-saltaire/
LOCATION:Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church\, Victoria Road
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112827Z
CREATED:20260531T112827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T112827Z
UID:634-1784370600-1784386800@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:South Square Heritage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Head to South Square for a great mix of free events and exhibitions. See an heritage display in the Community Room and hear talks from the Thornton Antiquarian Society who will have an open studio for you to explore their archive. \nPlus\, they’ll be free demonstrations from Sue Tomkins\, a member of StrawCraftsmen\, showing you how to make your own Corn Dollies. \nJoin the South Square Collage Club to learn how to make your own heritage themed collage. They’ll be some photos from antiquarians archive\, plus old Bradford maps to create your own artwork\, so come along and have a go for free! \nThis will be happening alongside exhibitions in the galleries including ‘Costing the Earth’\, a partnership exhibition with Impressions Gallery\, a solo exhibition in Plenty at the Square by Saima Kaur\, who creates hand embroideries that are inspired by the textile” traditions of Punjab\, India\, and a pop-up exhibition by Thornton Beckfoot School students in the Community Room. \nFree drop in.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/south-square-heritage-weekend/
LOCATION:Studio 1\, South Square Centre\, Thornton\, BD13 3LD
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194352Z
CREATED:20260530T144917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T194352Z
UID:560-1784370600-1784383200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:An audience with Florence White political campaigner
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet former mill worker Florence White\, a forgotten Bradford trailblazer\, fought tirelessly for justice for ‘spinsters’ forced to work until 70. Born into poverty and leaving school at 12\, she used education and politics to win retirement at 60 for women nationwide. Meet the remarkable woman who challenged the establishment — and won. \n  \n10.30am Police Museum \n11.30am Food Court Darley Street Market \n12.30 Mechanics Institute\, for 15 min interactive show
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/an-audience-with-florence-white-political-campaigner/
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T154108Z
CREATED:20260625T154108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T154108Z
UID:723-1784368800-1784390400@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Welcome Sounds
DESCRIPTION:FREE DROP IN\nGet your dancing shoes on for a free family party at the National Science and Media Museum. Join the Storywala caravan\, test your music knowledge in a live family gameshow\, get hands-on in creative workshops\, party the afternoon away at a silent disco and more! \nJoin the Bradford South Asian Festival’s storywala caravan and share your heritage stories and memories.
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/welcome-sounds/
LOCATION:National Science and Media Museum
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T121712Z
CREATED:20260608T121712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T121712Z
UID:684-1784368800-1784383200@bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk
SUMMARY:Avenue Stories
DESCRIPTION:Avenue stories: A heritage coffee drop at the Horsfall\nBradford Park Avenue AFC\, Horsfall Community Stadium\, Cemetery Road\, BD6 2NG \nJoin us for a relaxed and welcoming Heritage Coffee Drop at Horsfall Stadium\, celebrating the rich history of Bradford Park Avenue. This informal gathering invites supporters of all ages to come together over a cup of coffee\, share personal stories\, browse historic programmes\, and explore club archives. \nThe event is designed to spark conversation\, preserve memories\, and connect generations of fans\, offering a space where lifelong supporters and new followers alike can learn from one another. Rooted in the club’s core value of belonging\, the day aims to strengthen community ties and honour the shared identity that makes Bradford Park Avenue special. \nDrop In FREE
URL:https://bradfordheritageconnection.co.uk/event/avenue-stories/
LOCATION:Bradford Park Avenue AFC\, Horsfall Community Stadium\, Cemetery Road\, BD6 2NG
CATEGORIES:Bradford Heritage Festival 2026
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