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On Saturday 18th April, Bradford Cathedral will be opening its doors for a pair of guided tours where you’ll be able to discover more about this beautiful building, a hidden jewel in the heart of the city. The Cathedral will be running two tours, at 11am and 1pm.
The guided tours are the perfect chance to discover more about the history of Bradford Cathedral through its architecture, art and objects. The Cathedral is Bradford’s most ancient place of worship, alive with peace, prayer, and a sense of story from its 13 centuries at the heart of the City.
The building tells two kinds of story – the Christian story dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and the Bradford story. The present church, the third on the site, was built in the fifteenth century, and includes elements from the previous building. It was later extended in the 1960s by Sir Edward Maufe. It has a wealth of Morris & Co textiles and stained glass; monuments marking many people and events from Bradford’s history including the Battle of the Steeple, the creation of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, and in memory of the Bradford City Fire. There’s also the WWI window; the cross and hangings in St Aidan’s Chapel, and many other plaques.
Maggie Myers, Bradford Cathedral’s Director of Education and Visitors, says:
“There is no other location in Bradford where you can learn about a history stretching back almost 1,400 years, and tour a beautiful medieval building with Saxon fragments, Victorian and 20th century extensions, stunning Morris & Co. and other stained glass and many historic and contemporary features.
“If you have always wanted to learn more about this beautiful building, its history and its treasures, this is your opportunity!"
The next Guided Tours at Bradford Cathedral take place on Saturday 18th April 2026. Tickets (£7 each + booking fee) for the 11am tour can be booked at https://bradford-cathedral-tour.eventbrite.co.uk and for the 1pm tour at https://bradford-cathedral-tour-2.eventbrite.co.uk .
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This guided tour leads visitors through the Cathedral’s long history, from Saxon fragments to medieval architecture and stunning Morris & Co. stained glass.
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