Bradford Cathedral Heritage Open Day

Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EH

Visitors can expect guided tours of the Cathedral and the bell tower if booked in advance, to listen to a quarter peal of bells being rung, to be…

Visitors can expect guided tours of the Cathedral and the bell tower if booked in advance, to listen to a quarter peal of bells being rung, to be able to afford themselves of warm beverages, to view the HLF funded World War One Chaplains Exhibition and the latest Cathedral exhibition which will be of old postcards of Bradford.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session.

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Bradford City Hall Sneaky Peek

Bradford Metropolitan District Council, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY

Enter the Grade I listed building from the Civic Entrance (opened in 1873) and start on a self guided tour up the Grand Staircase (installed 1914)…

Enter the Grade I listed building from the Civic Entrance (opened in 1873) and start on a self guided tour up the Grand Staircase (installed 1914) and have a Sneaky Peek inside the building where decision are made and learn about the history and heritage of Bradford. City Hall is a building of immense architectural significance designed by Lockwood & Mawson. See Historic rooms such as The Lord Mayor's rooms, Council Chamber, Banquet Hall and the Victorian Court room (featured in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and National Treasure) which will be free to view . You may even be lucky enough to meet the Lord Mayor!

Refreshments will be available to buy at the pop up café in the Banqueting Hall (1909) which houses a decorative frieze above the city's first electric fireplace depicting Bradford's historic links. View painting of some of the 'heroes' of Bradford & enjoy historical artifacts of interest along the corridors and within the rooms.

The theme of the day is 'Heroes'. Come and tell us about your family heroes, what they've done and what medals they've won. Chris Smith will be discussing his book on the history of the Bradford City Fire Brigade and you can learn more about the heroes from the Low Moor explosion. A new international Rugby League Museum is planned to be based in Bradford celebrating Rugby League's role as a pioneering northern sport so come and talk to Rugby League Cares to learn more about it.....you never know...you may even bump into a sporting hero!

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 10.00 - 16.00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Wheelchair and pushchair access is to the side of the building (facing the Mirror Pool) and not the civic entrance on Centenary Square. There is a small lift which can be used to access the event area. Only small numbers of wheelchairs/pushchairs can be allowed at any given time for safety.

Directions

Within 2 minute walking distance from The Broadway shopping centre and Bradford Interchange (train, bus and coach station) or 5 minutes from Bradford Forster Square Station. It is directly next to the Mirror Pool and faces the Alhambra Theatre and the National Science and Media Museum. Like Big Ben, it's clock tower is visible above the skyline and the carillion bells chiming every 15 minutes can be heard across the city centre.

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Bradford Family History Society

City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1SD

The Society will be manning a stall inside City Hall Libraryvcontaining lots of information on Family History, and finding your Bradford Ancestors…

The Society will be manning a stall inside City Hall Libraryvcontaining lots of information on Family History, and finding your Bradford Ancestors in particular. We will be there to help people get started in their research or help if someone has hit 'a brick wall'. We have a great deal of local knowledge of the Bradford area, and where information may be found in Libraries and Archives across Yorkshire.
We are also launching our new webiste - so come and have a look!

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 10:00 -16:00

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Bradford Local Studies Library will be having a display in the Library as well.

Directions

Next to the fountains in City Park and Starbucks.

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David Hockney Gallery Tours

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Visitors will be able to experience a special Guided Tour of the new David Hockney Gallery. 'Behind the scenes' information about the curation and…

Visitors will be able to experience a special Guided Tour of the new David Hockney Gallery. 'Behind the scenes' information about the curation and setting up of this exciting and landmark new exhibition in honour of David Hockney's 80th Birthday. The exhibition showcases work from his early years and tells the story of his development as an artist and his life in Bradford. Your chance to ask questions and get the 'inside story' on how the new gallery was brought to life.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1200-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Disabled access ia via the rear door

Additional information

Max 15 people per tour/session.

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Lower Wyke Moravian Church

Chapel Fold, Lower Wyke Lane, Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 9AH

The Chapel was built in 1753, with a girls' school and sisters' house added at a later date to complete the settlement. The building is a fine…

The Chapel was built in 1753, with a girls' school and sisters' house added at a later date to complete the settlement. The building is a fine example of German Moravian architecture. There will be a display of photos of the history of the Moravian Church in general and the Church at Lower Wyke. Also a tour of the settlement, including church, sisters' house, and former girls school. Church registers available to view.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session.

Directions

Large green road signs on A58 at top of Lower Wyke Lane.

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Manningham Walk

Manningham Mills , Lilycroft Road, Manningham, at junction with Patent Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5BD

Join us for a free guided walk around the Manningham area of Bradford. The walk will include fascinating buildings and people from the past and…

Join us for a free guided walk around the Manningham area of Bradford. The walk will include fascinating buildings and people from the past and present, plus some future plans. Whether you are a current or former resident of the area, or an interested Bradfordian, a visitor or a student, you will be very welcome.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: Walk 1400-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The walking tour itself is on public pavements with some public road crossings. The first third of the walk is slightly downhill, the middle third is about level and the final third is slightly uphill. The start is from just outside the Manningham Mills main entrance on the corner with adjacent Patent St. There will be no access to the Mill, so no toilets or café - sorry (the community centre unfortunately had to close two years ago due to financial cuts). There will be public toilets just over halfway through the walk in the Manningham public library.

Additional information

Max 30 people per tour/session. Guided walk, with leader in costume dressed as Samuel Lister, the 19th century owner of the Mill. The walk, in easy stages, lasts up to 120 mins on public pavements.

Directions

Immediately opposite the Lawcroft/Lilycroft Police station, near the tall chimney seen from most parts of Bradford. Meet outside on the corner with the immediately adjacent Patent Street. There is free parking in Patent St. If coming by bus, take the 621 bus (towards Haworth Road direction, ask for Manningham Mills) from City Centre bus/train interchange (takes about 12 mins) half hourly frequency on Sundays. Bus stop for alighting is immediately opposite the 5/6 storey Mill. No entrance to the Mills nor its facilities is possible on that day. Note that if walking from Frizinghall rail station it is a good half/two thirds of a mile uphill walk (& no direct bus link) to the walk start.

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The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum, 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1PJ

The Peace Museum explores the history and the often untold stories of peace, peacemakers, social reform and peace movements. It occupies three…

The Peace Museum explores the history and the often untold stories of peace, peacemakers, social reform and peace movements. It occupies three small galleries in one of Bradford’s many fine Victorian buildings. It is unique in that it is the only accredited museum of its kind in the UK. We will be open on both Thursday and Friday and will be offering free family/children activities, including collection handling, crafts, quizzes, free tea, coffee, cake and guided tours.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1000-1600
• Friday 7 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Please note that the Museum is located up some 60 steps and the building does not have a lift. The Museum is located down a small street. The door is situated opposite the City Vaults pub and has a sign on the door to indicate you have arrived. Please press the buzzer on the left hand side of the door to gain access. The Museum is located on the second floor. If you require assistance please ask a member of staff or call ahead.

Additional information

Max 60 people per tour/session.

Directions

The Museum may be found just off Hustlergate, opposite Waterstones Bookshop and the City Vaults.

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