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.
170 Years of Bradford's Festival Choral Society
Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive – from Victorian Bradford to garden parties, balls and everyday choir life throughout its history.
175th Birthday Event
St. Luke's Church is 175 years old this year. Come & enjoy a special exhibition by the Morton Archive Group in our lovely village church. Refreshments will be available.
4000 Miles To Home. A tale from Punjab to Yorkshire
Join a talk & presentation exploring Akbal Singh Kang’s journey from Punjab to Yorkshire through photographs of family, migration and community life in Bradford, followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition.
Arabic Calligraphy with Razwan Ul-Haq
Come to the Heritage Craft Space at Bradford Industrial Museum to take part in a Calligraphy workshop run by artist Razwan Ulhaq.
Bingley to Haworth Guided Walk
This free, 7.5-mile guided walk from Bingley to Haworth covers the final part of a glorious new Trail through Bradford District's National Nature Reserve.
Blacksmith Forge Demonstration
Come and see our blacksmith in action, as we open our doors at Dobson Locks for a blacksmith forge demonstration as part of Heritage Week.
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 Model Engineering Society: September Running Day
Enjoy a family day out at Northcliff Woods with a ride on the Northcliff Miniature Railway. Bring a picnic and make a day of it!
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.
Calico Dress Project - Bradford Dress
Join us at Bradford Industrial Museum for a Bradford Calico Dress patch making sessions. Complementing our 'Made by Many Hands' Exhibition.
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.
Colour Everyday
Colour Every Day explores how colour has shaped everyday life through clothing, workwear, home furnishings and design. Discover rarely seen objects from the SDC Textile Collection and uncover the stories woven into the colours that surround us every
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.
Every day histories of Saltaire Women
Medina Griffith, headmistress of Salts High School for Girls (1876) inspired girls to aim high. Many entered universities and had remarkable careers. Other Saltaire women worthy of recognition, demonstrated resilience and self determination.
Farfield Friends Meeting House
This humble Quaker meeting house near Ilkley, founded in 1689, is one of the oldest in the world.