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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Saturday, 4th July 2026 - Saturday, 4th July 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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Friday, 7th August 2026 - Friday, 7th August 2026

Family-friendly making activities.Wet FeltingVisit the Bradford Industrial Museum for a hands‑on wet‑felting craft session the whole family can enjoy.
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Saturday, 8th August 2026 - Saturday, 8th August 2026

Traditional tools arranged on a wooden surface.Heritage Craft Workshop: Leaded Stained GlassJoin Samantha Yates, stained glass artist and conservator, for an exclusive full day workshop creating your own bespoke leaded glass panel in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.
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Saturday, 5th September 2026 - Saturday, 5th September 2026

Mosaic Bird BathHeritage Craft Workshop: Mosaic Garden BirdbathJoin mosaic artist Abigail Barker in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum for a relaxed, beginner‑friendly workshop creating your own mosaic birdbath.
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Sunday, 18th October 2026 - Sunday, 18th October 2026

Heritage Craft Workshop Mosaic Garden Slate.Heritage Craft Workshop: Mosaic Garden SlateJoin mosaic artist Abigail Barker in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum for a relaxed, creative workshop making a beautiful outdoor mosaic on slate, with all materials provided.
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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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