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Address
1 Stott Hill,
Bradford,
BD1 4EH
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 18 Jun - Mon 29 Aug | As we journey together: an exploration of Faith in |
Fri 19 - Sat 20 Aug | Khooghi |
Sat 20 Aug | In Plain Sight: A Story of Gwen Lally |
Tue 30 Aug | Family Activities |
Sat 3 Sep | Bradford Faith Trail |
Tue 6 Sep - Sun 23 Oct | Peter Marlow - The English Cathedral |
Details
“Serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter”
We are a place of Anglican worship - one of three Cathedrals in the Diocese of Leeds, alongside Ripon and Wakefield - holding weekly services, as well as other special and civic events throughout the Christian year. We are a partner to other organisations, venues and faith groups in the city. Our clergy team is here to support all people in nurturing their faith, and we are available for baptisms, weddings and more.
The Cathedral runs a high-quality events programme of choral and organ music; art exhibitions and installations; and talks and family activities. We also offer an exciting programme for schools and colleges (holding the quality mark from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom), and are a heritage venue with free entry for visitors.
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.
We were awarded the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in the 2020 Welcome to Yorkshire ‘White Rose Awards’ - and you can come and see why! We have 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. More information can be found in our visitors’ guide.
Our theme for 2022 is Reflect. Revive. Rejoice. We are reflecting on the effects of the past two years; reviving many of our activities; and rejoicing in the hope of the future.
Everyone is welcome at Bradford Cathedral - whether you come to pray; to explore the architecture and heritage of the building; to wander around our latest art exhibition; or to simply sit and enjoy the warmth and quiet of the building and grounds.
Our opening hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, as well as for services and events. For any changes to these times, as well as to find out more about us, to book your place at an event or on a guided tour, or to hire the space, please visit our website, come to the Cathedral office, or call us on 01274 77 77 20.
You can follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and watch videos and streamed services on our YouTube channel. In 2022 we were short-listed for ‘Best Use of Digital - UK’ at the Museums+Heritage Awards.
Environmental issues are also important to the Cathedral and we hold Eco Congregation status. We were the first Cathedral to have solar panels, and work on many environmental initiatives including the Cathedral Woodland Project.
Bradford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For more information please visit bradfordcathedral.org/about-us/safeguarding.
Please remember the Cathedral is over 500 years old! Disabled access is possible to most areas and there are abled and disabled toilet facilities. There is a selection of restaurants and cafes available nearby.
Opening details
Season Dates | Opening Hours |
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Mon 11 Jul - Sat 31 Dec 2022 | Mon - Sat 10:00 to 16:00 |
Prices
Free entry
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Directions
Map reference: SE 166332 Lat: 53.79483 Long: -1.74947
By Public Transport:
Train:Bradford Forster Square (nearest) and Bradford Interchange
Bus: Church Bank (Stop P9/P10), 613/614, 645/646, 636/637, 670, 682 Bolton Road (Stop P6/P8) 612, 640/641
Metro:Canal Road/Cathedral (Stop 3) round-city bus
By Road:
Off Barkerend Road via the Shipley Airedale Road.
Parking - the Broadway Bradford 0600 to 0100 weekdays £3.50/weekends £1.50 all day: Captain Street £1.50 all day.
Driver-disabled only parking onsite.
Parking: free
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Forster Square station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Spanish signs/guides
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Hearing Accessibility Facilities
Please remember the Cathedral is over 500 years old! Disabled access is possible to most areas and there are abled and disabled toilet facilities. There is a selection of restaurants and cafes available nearby.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
a mix of tarmac and york stone paving
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Notes
Please remember that the Cathedral is over 500 years old! We have done our very best to make the building accessible to all disabled visitors and hope you enjoy your visit. * * For assistance please ask a member of staff to help. * * The Cathedral Office is up a short flight of steps so please ring the bell in the shop area and someone will come out.