A hand‑drawn mural illustrating the history of heritage crafts in Bradford.

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The Heritage Craft Room is a bright, welcoming space at Bradford Industrial Museum dedicated to hands‑on making and traditional crafts. Featuring murals by local artist Tom Bailey celebrating endangered heritage skills, it offers an inclusive place for people to learn, create and connect. Visitors can join scheduled workshops led by professional makers or hire the room for group activities and craft sessions.

Bradford Industrial Museum showcases the district’s textile and engineering heritage through working machinery, historic mill buildings and hands‑on displays, offering visitors a vivid look at Bradford’s industrial past.

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Events

Saturday, 6th June 2026 - Saturday, 6th June 2026

Heritage Craft Workshop: Leather Notebook CoverHeritage Craft Workshop: Leather Notebook CoverThis workshop takes place in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum, offering an introduction to leathercraft where participants create a bespoke notebook or journal cover.
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Saturday, 6th June 2026 - Saturday, 6th June 2026

Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherwork – Glasses CaseHeritage Craft Workshop: Leatherwork – Glasses CaseLeatherwork – Glasses Case takes place in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum, offering a supportive, hands‑on introduction to leathercraft.
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Saturday, 20th June 2026 - Sunday, 21st June 2026

Heritage Craft Workshop: Two Day Leather RucksackHeritage Craft Workshop: Two Day Leather RucksackHeritage Craft Workshop: Two Day Leather Rucksack — held in The Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum, a dedicated space for hands‑on traditional craft sessions.
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Saturday, 27th June 2026 - Sunday, 28th June 2026

Bobbin Lace MakingHeritage Craft Workshop: Bobbin Lace MakingA beginners’ bobbin lace workshop covering core techniques in a supportive small‑group setting, with all materials provided in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Children

  • Baby changing facilities

Parking

  • On site car park

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Bradford Industrial Museum is reached via Canal Road (A6037). From Bradford city centre, follow signs towards Shipley, then turn onto Moorside Road and continue up to the museum. From the Shipley/Keighley direction, turn left onto Moorside Road. Free on‑site parking is available.

Public Transport Directions

Regular buses run from Bradford city centre towards Eccleshill, with services along Bolton Road, Harrogate Road and through Greengates. Routes such as the 640, 641 and 645 stop within walking distance of Bradford Industrial Museum, with a short walk up Moorside Road to reach the entrance.

The Heritage Craft Room

Type:Arts & Crafts

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

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