Bradford
Properties and events in Bradford
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150 years of Hanson Schools and the people who have helped to change the country
Based around our own museum visitors will be able to hear about our fascinating history which started from the creation of the first Higher Grade (secondary) School in the country. Find out about some of our past students and their contributions.
Bradford Cathedral: Everyday Histories- "From the Broad Ford to City of Culture and Beyond!"
We're celebrating the ordinary and extraordinary lives of those associated with Bradford's most historic building and site through the ages. There will be adult tours and talks, and family activities including dressing up in historical costume.
Bradford Industrial Museum
Inspired by 'Made by Many Hands' - an exhibition exploring Heritage crafts. Join us for a day featuring a variety of heritage crafts.
Bradford Playhouse
Explore Bradford Playhouse! Enjoy free backstage tours, a kids’ trail, archive displays, and more. Don’t miss the Lucky Duck Lolly Pull! A fun, family-friendly celebration of history and community. Open 10am–3pm. Tours at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Celebrating Bradford's Cycling Heritage
Join us at Darley Street Market to explore the history of cycling in Bradford - from the heritage of traditional bicycle frame making to notable figures from the District.
Cliffe Castle Museum: Everyday Histories - Sports and Pastimes
As part of Heritage Open Days 2026, join us at Cliffe Castle Museum on Sunday 13 September, 11am–3pm, for Everyday Histories: Sports and Pastimes.
Dean Brothers - three generations of Ilkley builders
A guided walk in the centre of Ilkley looking at the work of these local builders from 1860s to 1940s. We shall be able to go inside All Saints Church and see other public buildings houses and shops that they worked on.
Dobson Locks Blacksmith Forge, Apperley Bridge
Did you know that on the canal banks of Apperley Bridge you will find an original, 200 year old blacksmith's forge? Take this chance to step back in time and observe a traditional craftsman at work as we open our forge to the public.
East Riddlesden Hall
Visit East Riddlesden Hall for free and discover some of the different chapters of our history through the lives of the people who lived here.
Farfield Friends Meeting House
This humble Quaker meeting house near Ilkley, founded in 1689, is one of the oldest in the world.
Hoyle Court Masonic Hall
Historic Masonic Hall and gardens opened for public viewing
Low Moor 1916
The Low Moor Comical Company presents - Low Moor 1916 A presentation in words, images, music and song commemorating the people involved in, and the events surrounding, the Low Moor munitions works explosion on 21st August 1916.
Low Moor Munitions Explosion Walk
In 1916 there was a huge explosion at the Low Moor Munitions Factory which manufactured picric acid and 40 people, including 6 firemen were killed. The site is now under landfill. The walk visits places affected.
Manningham Walk
An in-person guided walk around the Manningham area of Bradford, its people and buildings.
Saltaire Victoria Hall: Three Historical Slideshows
Learn about Victoria Hall's history through short slideshows on *Victoria Hall's backstory, *The Hall's Conversaziones, and *The Founding of Saltaire.
St Clements Open Day
St Clement's Church on Barkerend Road is a Victorian delight built in 1892 and consecrated in 1894. Now a Grade II* Listed Building. This splendid building has many objects of art and craft many pieces of furniture and wonderful stained glass windows.
Suffrage Sisters in Saltaire and Shipley
Discover more about local women who fought for the vote and help to uncover their hidden histories.
The Parish Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Burley in Wharfedale
An open invitation to visit St Mary's, Burley in Wharfedale's Parish Church.
Undercliffe Cemetery: Everyday Histories of Bradford Folk
Join our researchers as they take you on a tour of this historic, still working, cemetery and explore the lives of ordinary (and sometimes extraordinary) folk whose final resting place Undercliffe Cemetery is.
Victoria Hall Saltaire
History and heritage of Victoria Hall Saltaire