Yorkshire Heritage Exhibition
 Yorkshire Heritage Exhibition Victoria Hall, Saltaire Thursday 18 May 10am-4.30pm FREE
Running alongside the now annual Yorkshire Heritage Summit, when heritage organisations from across the region concerned with any aspect of Yorkshire heritage, gather for an annual conference, this FREE exhibition provides them with an opportunity to show the public what they do.
More than 30 organisations will be exhibiting and there are demonstration and performances of spoken word and music to enjoy too.
At 12.30pm and 1.30pm professional Yorkshire singer-songwriter Tim Hunter will take to the stage to presenting some of his unique songs with Yorkshire themes as well as selling his CDs.
At 1pm the unique and celebrated Victoria Hall Wurlitzer organ will enjoy a “Grand Reveal” on stage followed by a short recital by Cinema Organ Society member and historian David Lowe. More here.
Bradfordian Banquet - A timeline of food from the Middle Ages to the present day
 Exhibition at Bolling Hall until 24 September. FREE
Join a journey to explore how our diet has changed over the past thousand years, and the role that Bradford has played in this. Discover the world-wide influences that have shaped our diet since the Middle Ages and the way that we have adapted what we eat due to industry, war and travel. More here.
Asia Exhibition
 Cartwright Hall until 22 December 2023 FREE
This gallery displays items from the collection of objects Bradford District Museums look after. It focuses on the four Asian countries we have the most items from: China, Japan, Pakistan and India.
These are things that have either been donated to the museum, or that the museum has applied for funding grants to purchase. They are beautiful and interesting arts and textiles that give us a glimpse into the culture they come from. More here.
Medieval Life in Ilkley
Exhibitions and events at Ilkley Manor House
Step back in time and discover the fascinating lives of the inhabitants of Ilkley Manor House when it was first built.
From what they ate to how they dressed and everything in between, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into medieval life.
For younger visitors, there are indoor games and outdoor trails, courtyard activities and dressing-up, all with a medieval twist. More here.
Bandstand Concerts - Bingley, Ilkley, Saltaire
A series of concerts are being held during the spring and summer at bandstands in:
Ilkley - National Town Crier Competition
16 May Ilkley town centre from 11am FREE
The Ilkley Business Improvement District has organised and funded Ilkley’s first National Town Crier Competition.
The official proceedings will begin at 11am at the bandstand and prior to this the town criers will parade on foot from Ilkley Town Hall along The Grove ringing their bells and greeting people in town.
Following a benchmark ‘cry’ from Ms Ashman about Ilkley, the first official cry by the town criers will take place at 11am. It will be on the topic of their respective home towns and they will be tasked with extolling the virtues of where they live in 100-140 words to the audience.
They will then travel on a vintage open-top bus around Ilkley and down to the Riverside Park for more ‘meets and greets’.
The second cry will take place at 2.30pm at the bandstand. Each town crier has been allocated a local business to research, and their task is to deliver a cry about that particular business that entertains and enlightens the audience. More here.
Music at the Museum
Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley Sunday 14 May 2pm FREE
A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts inside the Bracewell Smith Hall. Next up the Two Rivers Swing Band. More here.
Changing Shapes Of Fashion - Exhibition
 Cliffe Castle, Keighley until 6 November 2023 - FREE
This display showcases a selection of dresses from the collections of Bradford District Museums and Galleries, which were recently displayed at Bankfield Museum, as part of an exhibition looking at fashion during the life of Anne Lister (1791 – 1840). Anne wrote detailed diaries, which gave an insight into her life as a landowner, business woman, intrepid traveller and lesbian.
These costumes highlight the changes in women’s fashion during this period and the introduction of pattern and colour. We discuss the technological advancements and the hidden dangers of fashion! More here.
Walks at Denso Marston Nature Reserve
Saturday 13 May 4.30am Dawn Chorus. Donations welcome.
One for the early birds! Listen to a variety of common bird song and look for birds as they come from roost.
Saturday 13 May 1pm - Wildflower Walk with Alice. Donations welcome.
Join Alice GIngell for a walk around the reserve, looking at the variety of wildflowers on display. The walks start on Otley Road at the Public Footpath, opposite St James Church. Parking in adjacent Lay-by.
Saturday 20th May 1:00pm Tree and Flower Fairies. Donations welcome.
A new walk for 2023 looking for evidence of Fairies and a selection of readings from the Victorian artist and poet Cicely Mary Barker. Dressing up as a fairy is optional!
More information about events at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve here.
Guided walks
Tuesday 16 May 10.30am - Local History on the Hoof 5 mile (8km) circular walk with some difficulty - FREE
Meet Nigel at Victoria Park car park, Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford. Some road walking, a nature reserve, an old mine and an old railway. Please bring a snack.
Wednesday 31 May 11am Over The Hill and Far Away 9 mile (14.4km) difficult linear walk - FREE
Meet Paul Mawson at Wells Road Car Park, Ilkley (adjacent to the cattle grid) for a challenging walk from Ilkley to Bingley. This walk passes through the Rocky Valley and Horncliffe Well. The walk includes a challenging climb, at the beginning, and some tricky paths. Return by public transport (pay your own fare).Please bring a packed lunch.
More information about guided walks can be found here.
Bradford Science Festival
 Bradford Science Festival returns from 23 May – 4 June 2023 with an unmissable programme of hands-on experiences and exciting events.
Get ready for a celebration of surprising science and fascinating fun, with events at the National Science and Media Museum and across Bradford.
BRADFORD SCIENCE FESTIVAL FAMILY HALF TERM 27 May – 2 June
Get hands-on and make a chromotrope, see things close up in our microscope demonstration, and explore the illuminating world of light in our science show.
BRADFORD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG FAMILY WEEKEND 3–4 June
Our family weekend brings you a jam-packed programme of exciting activities and experiences.
More information here.
Saltaire Arts Trail
Saltaire Arts Trail 2023 takes place on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (Sat 27 – Mon 29 May).
Explore the Open Village to see high-quality contemporary artwork in the unique spaces of Saltaire and Shipley, in homes, businesses, creative spaces and windows, visit the Saltaire Makers Fair at Victoria Hall, with over 65 exhibitors showcasing fresh, contemporary art, craft and design, and check out our busy programme of exhibitions, activities and workshops. More information here.
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