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  • Illustrated poster promoting the Bradford Heritage Festival, organised by Bradford Heritage Connection. The design features stylised landmarks and symbols associated with Bradford’s history, including a tall Victorian clock tower, a domed building, a vintage bus, a textile wool skein, an industrial mill chimney, and an ink bottle with a quill pen. The artwork uses a palette of blues, oranges, and golds, with the text “Bradford Heritage Festival” prominently displayed in the centre and the festival dates, “13–19 July 2026,” shown at the bottom right. The background includes rolling hills and industrial silhouettes, reflecting Bradford’s cultural and industrial heritage.

    Story Quest

    Forster Square Train Station

    Benny’s Big Bradford Adventure is a one hour story trail around Bradford City Centre starting at Forster Square Station and ending at City Library. Can you and the family help […]

    Free
  • Photograph of a traditional dry stone wall constructed from stacked flat stones without mortar. In the centre of the wall is a rectangular section of finer stonework, suggesting a repaired area or infilled opening. Wildflowers and grasses grow at the base of the wall, while the roofs and upper walls of nearby stone buildings are visible behind it. The image highlights the craftsmanship and texture of traditional dry stone walling in a rural setting.

    Heritage at St Ives: Dry Stone Walling Demo

    St Ives, BD16 1AT

    Apologies! this event is cancelled but please look for it in the September Heritage Open Days programme at other venuesSee local dry stone walling volunteers repair a section of heritage […]

    Free
  • A person in historical-style costume stands in front of an ornate wrought-iron gate, looking thoughtfully upward. They wear a black hat, a white blouse with dark velvet detailing, a corset-style belt, and a pendant necklace. Behind them is a circular neoclassical building with columns, surrounded by lush green trees and parkland. The scene is outdoors on a bright day and has a theatrical, period-drama feel.

    Saltaire Summer Evening Walking Tour and Performance

    Meet outside United Reform Church, Victoria Road, Saltaire

    Jump aboard the time machine with Saltaire Victorian, Pollie Toothill. Travel back to when Sir Titus Salt was around. Become a village character, discover a scandal or two! See key […]

    £10
  • Promotional graphic for an event titled “Shadows of Bradford.” Large white gothic-style text appears against a dark background, with the subtitle “An Evening of Dark Tales & Hidden Histories” in smaller capital letters along the bottom. A single lit candle glows on the right-hand side, casting warm orange light onto a textured stone or brick wall, creating a mysterious and atmospheric mood.

    Shadows of Bradford

    The Corn Dolly Pub, Bolton Road, BD1 4DE

    Join historians Cat Stiles and Melissa Seims for a pint or two as they delve into three dark stories of Bradford’s past. Expect witchcraft, plague, and occult discoveries from our […]

    Free
  • The image shows the author holding a book with some of the Cones characters in the background.

    Meet the Cones – Storytelling

    Manningham Library Carlisle Road, Bradford

    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 […]

    Free

  • Free Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire

    Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church, Victoria Road

    See Saltaire on one of four exceptional two hour visits led by knowledgeable local historians. Why exceptional? Read on. Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with […]

    Free

  • Avenue Stories

    Bradford Park Avenue AFC, Horsfall Community Stadium, Cemetery Road, BD6 2NG

    Avenue stories: A heritage coffee drop at the Horsfall Bradford Park Avenue AFC, Horsfall Community Stadium, Cemetery Road, BD6 2NG Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Heritage Coffee Drop […]

    Free

  • Welcome Sounds

    National Science and Media Museum

    FREE DROP IN Get 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 […]

  • Black-and-white photograph of a woman dressed in vintage-style clothing, including a hat, round glasses, and gloves, holding a protest sign. The sign reads: “WE WANT JUSTICE FOR THE SPINSTER! PENSIONS AT 55.” She appears to be speaking or addressing a crowd, with a blurred outdoor background of trees behind her. The image evokes a historical or theatrical campaign for women's rights and social equality.

    An audience with Florence White political campaigner

    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 […]