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A grand day out in Baildon!
Baildon celebrates Yorkshire Day with two fun-filled days of local pride — featuring walks, music, crafts, food, and family activities for all ages.
Friday 1 August Highlights
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10:30 – Historical Walk Around Baildon Starts at the Potted Meat Stick. A steady walk exploring Baildon’s historic buildings.
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12:00 – Declaration of Yorkshire At the Potted Meat Stick, proclaimed by the Mayor of Baildon. Includes a choir performance led by James Craig, featuring an extract from Fountains of Bradford.
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19:30–22:30 – Ceilidh with Phoenix Band At Copper Beech Club. Traditional music and dancing to start the weekend in style. Booking required: Get tickets.
Saturday 2 August Highlights
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09:56 – Guided Walk from Burley to Baildon Meet at Baildon Station for a 5-mile return walk via moorland and historic tracks. No booking required
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10:00–13:00 – Flag Making at Baildon Library Drop-in activity
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10:30–11:15 – Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Wesleys Epworth Room Stories, songs, mask-making and snacks for under-6s Booking required: Reserve your place.
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10:30–16:00 – Children’s Bear Trail in local shops Craft Activities at Moravian Church Hall Drop-in activities Face painting from 11:00–15:00
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10:30–16:00 – Craft Stalls at Wesleys Upper Fold No booking required
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11:00–15:00 – Little Foodies: Yorkshire Puddings with a Twist At St John’s Church Hall Drop-in activity for children aged 4 and over
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11:00 & 12:15 – Poetry Workshops with Kirsty Taylor At St John’s Church Hall for ages 8+ No booking required but arrive on time
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11:30–15:30 – Traditional Playground Games at Hallcliffe Community Garden Drop-in
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11:30, 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30 – Woodcraft Demos by Yorkshire Urban Driftwood Drop-in
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12:00–14:00 – Bradford Concert Band at the Bull’s Head marquee No booking required
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12:00–16:00 – Family Activities at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre Drop-in
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14:00–15:00 – Talk: Yorkshire Dialect Matters at Wesleys No booking required
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14:00–16:00 – Organ Recital at Moravian Church No booking required
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14:00 & 15:00 – Clogaire Dancing in the Town Square No booking required
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14:00–15:00 – Talk: Yorkshire Dialect Matters At Wesleys Epworth Room. Rod Dimbleby shares stories and insights into Yorkshire’s dialect heritage.
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14:30 – Baildon Strummers at the Bull’s Head marquee No booking required
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19:30 – Yorkshire Quiz, Supper & Talks at Baildon Hall Includes a hot meal and presentations on Yorkshire history Booking required: Call 01274 598728
