• 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 […]

  • 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, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Dobson Locks Blacksmith Forge, Apperley Bridge

    Dobson Locks Bradford

    Visit the historic blacksmith’s forge beside Dobson Staircase Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Watch traditional blacksmithing demonstrations, explore original canal features and ask the blacksmith about this fascinating […]