Bradford Heritage Connection

Know Your City!
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-18 23:59 (Europe/London) | Bradford Mechanics Institute, 76 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ
The Mechanics’ Institute is celebrating 200 years at the centre of life in Bradford. Pupils, teachers, managers and Presidents of the Institute helped turn Bradford into the Wool Capital of the World. Explore displays on Floors 2 and 3 based on themes: Two Hundred Years of Educating Bradford and Looking after Bradford: Public Health and Public Safety.
No need to book please just drop in 9.30am-3.30pm

Bingley Heritage Trail
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59 UTC
Download your trail here https://bingleyheritagetrail.co.uk/
Download the map and enjoy the wonderful Bingley Heritage Trail at your leisure. With 5 locations to explore plus bonus historic sites there is lots to keep everyone busy and interested.

Modelling the Catherdral
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59 (Europe/London) | Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford, BD1 4EH
Visitors are invited to discover a beautifully detailed N Scale model of Bradford Cathedral. Explore the building’s architecture – from tower to transept – at a scale that reveals details often missed at full size. Also on offer is an architectural tour of the building on Thursday 16th July at 11am.
Open 10.00am-4.00pm daily. Last entry 3.45pm
FREE Drop In

Penistone Hill Guided Walk
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59 (Europe/London) | Bronte Parsonage, Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, BD22 8DR
Parsonage visitors are invited to join us for a guided, moorland walk upon nearby Penistone Hill. We’ll discover the landscape that inspired the Brontes and explore some remnants of its industrial past.
The walk is available every day of the Festival 13-19 July 2026, 2.00-3.30pm. available to Bronte Parsonage visitors.
The walk is quite short, but includes some hills and rough ground underfoot, so sturdy footwear is essential. Free to Museum visitors

Special Collections and Archives at the University of Bradford: celebrating the University’s 60th anniversary.
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | J.B. Priestley Library University of Bradford Richmond Road Bradford BD7 1DP
Come for a behind the scenes tour of the University of Bradford’s Special Collections and Archives, as the University celebrates its 60th year. Delve into the fascinating collections telling the story of the University from its 19th century beginnings as the Bradford Technical College to the University of Bradford of today. Discover how we care for and make collections available. Share your stories /photos / memorabilia of your time spent studying here and add to the University’s memory.
Free of Charge. Please book in advance https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-collections-and-archives-at-the-university-of-bradford-60-years-tickets-1985516093083?aff=oddtdtcreator ALL Welcome

Guided Walk with the Aire Rivers Trust / Friends of Bradford’s Becks
2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Join us for a guided walk of Bradford’s Becks. Along the way you will learn about the natural and industrial heritage of these becks, and hopefully see some special wildlife along the way.
Meeting Point: Car park in Cliff Wood Avenue, off Bradford Road, BD18 3DD. what3words: market.sting.mining
Walk is Free of Charge
aireriverstrust.org.uk
bradford-beck.org
