About

The inaugural Bradford Heritage Festival, an exciting celebration of the district’s vibrant history and culture this milestone event aims to highlight and preserve the unique heritage of Bradford while inviting locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in its fascinating stories. 

The Festival promises to be an exhilarating blend of fun, education, and community spirit. Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including: 

 

- Family Event at Ingrow: Join us in the Learning Coach for hands-on, interactive experiences. 
- Book Binding Workshop: Presented by West Yorkshire Archive at the Mechanics Institute, dive into the art of bookmaking. 
- Willie Riley Talk: Discover newly uncovered research about this intriguing local figure at the JB Priestley Library. 
- Thornton Antiquarians Exhibition: Experience a hands-on exhibition at Thornton Community Centre. 
- Guided Walks: Explore the history of Haworth with a guided walk led by the Brontë Parsonage Museum and learn about Saltaire with local history clubs. 
- Family Exhibitions: Join us for a family day and exhibition at Ilkley Manor House. 
- Vintage Vehicles and Tours: Experience Bradford’s rich transportation history with the Bradford Police Museum. 
- Titus Salt Family Event: Discover the life of this notable local figure with Shipley Library. 
- Sound and Vision Day: Engage in family-friendly workshops at the National Science and Media Museum. 
- Heritage Crafts: Enjoy stone masonry, spinning, and weaving demonstrations at Bradford Cathedral. 
- Witch Trial at Bolling Hall: Witness a historical reenactment that delves into the darker chapters of our past. 
- A Moving Image Legacy for Bradford: Preserving Bradford’s films for generations to come and how you can get involved with creating a new film archive

- Victorian and Edwardian entertainment: Posters from St George’s Hall archive in their new café

-Mapping Bradford’s History: Learn about a new historical map of Bradford that has been created by Historic Towns Trust and the new stories their work has uncovered

-Yorkshire Pudding and Pickled Cabbage: Exploring identity, memories and culture in this exciting new exhibition at South Square

-Traditional Arabic Calligraphy workshop: Have a go and learn a new skill in the stunning new Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum

- Butterfield Women of Cliffe Castle: You may have heard of the men Who lived in Cliffe Castle but come and learn about the women and their influence on more than just the family

-Bingley Byron Walk: A walk led by local poet and stand up historian Glyn Watkins

- Guided Tours of World Heritage Saltaire: Led by knowledgeable local historians, each tour includes the URC church's interior, the Salt family mausoleum and much more