Buildings across the Bradford district to open their doors for Heritage Open Days 10-19 September
The theme for this year’s festival is Edible England which is being embraced by several of the buildings in the Bradford district.
Activities in the Bradford district are:
Feast and Famine: The incredible history of food at St George’s Hall
Tuesday 14 September 3pm and 6pm.
An illuminating one hour heritage talk on the incredible history of food at the stunning Victorian auditorium. Find out about royal visits, lavish banquets, the soup kitchen, celebrity chef and much more. Booking required. More information here
Get inspired by the Ancient Egyptians - Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Saturday 11 and Monday 13 September 11am-3pm
Encouraging youngsters to connect with history and get inspired by the art of the ancient Egyptians. Make a bookmark out of real papyrum, write your name in hieroglyphs or create a secret message. More information here.
Become a street artist - Bradford Industrial Museum
Saturday 11 September 11am-3pm
Be a street artist for the day by using chalks to create an outdoor gallery by drawing on the bricks of the building or playing hopscotch on the pavement areas. More information here.
City Centre Walking Trail
Take part at anytime
Organised by Visit Bradford, download and take the self-guided Bradford Heritage Trail at any time to see some of the city centre's primary heritage hotspots, rich in history and architectural design. More information here.
Manningham Walk
Setting off from Lister’s Mill at 2pm on Sunday 12 September
Take part in a walk around the Manningham area of Bradford with a costumed guide to discover the fascinating buildings and people from the past and the present including some future plans for the area. More information here.
Cream of Yorkshire at Bradford Cathedral
Sunday 19 September
Find out about some of the significant and little-known people connected with the cathedral and Bradford’s past via fascinating talks (booking required) , displays and family activities. Booking preferred. More information here.
Titanic Relaunched Finale at South Square Centre in Thornton
Saturday 18 September 12pm-4pm.
A team of staff, alumni and students from Bradford College are recreating costumes from their original 1982 Titanic themed party. More information here.
Food the Romans Gave Us - Cibum Romanum The Manor House Art Gallery and Museum in Ilkley
Self guided walks at anytime and Saturday 11 September 2pm to 4pm for a family fun afternoon.
Take a self-guided walk and discover the Food the Romans Gave Us. More information here.
Discover the charm of East Riddlesden Hall
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 10.30am to 4.30pm (House open 11am-3pm).
Explore the 17th century hall and historic barn, set within intimate gardens and open green spaces. More information here.
Rail Story - Ingrow Keighley
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September
Book a guided tour and go behind the scenes at the Engine Shed and Carriage Works museums to discover what's happening in their workshops as they repair and restore locos and carriages. Booking preferred. More information here.
The Dining Hall - Saltaire
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September
Learn about the history of The Dining Hall in the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Saltaire with hourly tours between 10am to 5pm. This event is part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for UNESCO's recognition of Saltaire as a World Heritage Site and the Saltaire Festival. Booking required. More information here.
High Royds Memorial Garden, Chapel and Nature Reserve
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 12pm to 4pm (followed by special Remembrance / Thanksgiving Service)
The last resting place for 2861 former pauper patients of the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum (latterly called High Royds Psychiatric Hospital). The Heritage Chapel which remembers those who have gone before and helps with the campaign to remove the stigma surrounding mental health will be open. More information here.
24 hours to spice up your life
Take part anytime
Visit Bradford have updated their '24 hours to spice up your life' online blog encouraging people create their own curry trail. More information here.
Churches across the district opening their doors for Heritage Open Days are:
- Lower Wyke Moravian Church Saturday 11 September 10am-4pm and Sunday 12 September 1pm-4pm. Learn about the history of the church through displays and tours. More information here.
- St Mary’s Church, Wyke Saturday 18 September 10am-4pm. Learn about the history of the church with a guided tour, activity sheets for children and the chance to play the church organ. More information here.
- All Saint’s Church, Ilkley Saturday 18 September 10am-4pm. Learn about the history of bread from Anglo Saxon time to the space age. More information here.
For information about all of the events and activities for Heritage Open Days visit their website.
For information about activities and attractions in the Bradford visit the Visit Bradford website.
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