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Explore Geometric Patterns and Decorate a Coaster to Take Home
Get creative this summer by exploring colourful geometric patterns inspired by art and design. Experiment with shapes, colours and textures before decorating your own coaster to take home as a unique souvenir. This hands-on activity is a fun way for all ages to get creative and discover artistic techniques while making something special to remember the day.

Make a Day of It at Cartwright Hall and Lister Park
After the workshop, continue your visit by exploring the exhibitions and collections at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Lister Park, it's the perfect place to enjoy a full day out, with a boating lake, adventure playground, Mughal Water Garden and plenty of green space for picnics and relaxation. Combining art, heritage and outdoor fun, Cartwright Hall and Lister Park offer something for everyone to enjoy.

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Drop In | Free | Donations Welcome.

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Public Transport Directions

By Bus (Bradford Interchange → Cartwright Hall) Routes: 662, 622, or 626 | Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes (Mon–Sat); every 20–30 minutes on Sundays | Stop: Keighley Road/Emm Lane | Walk: 5 minutes through Lister Park.

By Train (Bradford Forster Square → Frizinghall Station) Frequency: Regular weekday and weekend service | Walk: 20 minutes through Lister Park to Cartwright Hall.

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Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Opening Times

Season (6 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Thursday11:00 - 15:00

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Cartwright Hall Exterior  © Phil JacksonCartwright Hall Art Gallery, BradfordBuilt in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British art.

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