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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 23

We are delighted to announce that Bradford Cathedral has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025!

This award recognises us as one of the top 10% of things to do worldwide.

Thank you to all the visitors that took the time to leave us a review, and to our fantastic welcomers!

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 18

TONIGHT AND THIS WEEKEND! 🌊🏝🗡
Actors Community Theatre (ACT) brings Shakespeare's The Tempest to life in Bradford Cathedral's beautiful grounds. Book now to be swept away into a story of shipwreck and magic!
Tickets: act-shakespeare-tempest.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 16

Bradford Cathedral is home to an exemplary collection of stained glass windows, including early work by the famous Victorian artist and designer William Morris.

This Thursday we are offering guided tours of our stunning collection, bookable here: morris-tour-july2025-2.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 13

We were delighted to welcome the Chordiality Choir and National Festival Orchestra to the Cathedral for their beautiful concert on Saturday night. Here are some photo highlights from the evening. #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 13

Thank you to all those who joined us for Saturday's 'Crafting the Cathedral'. Here are a handful of other photos we took of the West Riding Stone Carvers Association in action! #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 13

We're open today from 12noon - 3pm for you to come and visit to discover more about our history and heritage, and to see our two current exhibitions.

Please note that we are holding a memorial service at 2pm, which may mean some areas of the Cathedral are inaccessible.

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Come and discover more about stone carving with the West Riding Stone Carvers Association, today as part of Crafting the Cathedral through until 2pm. Entry is free!

There's also still time to book your ticket(s) for the 12noon craft tour at craft-tour.eventbrite.com

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

ONLINE SHOP UPDATE: Please note that our online shop is now closed until Autumn 2025 - but you can still buy from our Cathedral shop, which is open during our usual visiting hours, and around services and events.

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

There are some limited tickets left for our 12noon Craft Tour as part of the Bradford Heritage Festival.

You can book yours at craft-tour.eventbrite.co.uk

Craft Tour

This is an opportunity to have a guided tour of the Cathedral.

craft-tour.eventbrite.co.uk

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Come and weave your story into our loom between 10am - 4pm today! #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Come and view the Knit the Stripes installation at Bradford Cathedral, today from 10am - 4pm, and learn more about its important message. #Bradford2025

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Come and discover our 'Woven Lives' exhibition, open today between 10am and 4pm. You can also watch a video all about the creative process. #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Loom experience
Natural Dyeing Quiz
The Bradford Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
Cathedral Stitchers
Knit the Stripes
Woven Lives
Who Made My Clothes?

Plus, there are limited spaces left on our 12noon Craft Tour - book your tickets at craft-tour.eventbrite.co.uk

Craft Tour

This is an opportunity to have a guided tour of the Cathedral.

craft-tour.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 12

Join us today from 11am - 2pm for day two of Crafting the Cathedral. Families and children are very welcome, and there will be free colouring and craft activities available for children.

Entry is free and activities include:
West Riding Stone Carvers Association... (1/2)

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

The flowers this week are given by Philip Lickley, Events and Marketing Officer, who finishes this weekend in the role, given in thanks to everyone who has supported him and the department over the last six-and-a-half years with marketing and events.

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

Here are some sneak previews of some of the things you can see and take part in today at Crafting the Cathedral - we're open today until 2pm and then again tomorrow from 11am - 2pm. You can find out more at bradfordcathedral.org.uk/event/crafti...

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

NEWS: Bradford Cathedral What's On (Sep - Dec 2025)

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Bradford Cathedral What’s On (Sep – Dec 2025) - Bradford Cathedral

Find out what's happening at Bradford Cathedral during the rest of 2025.

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

Yesterday it was great to welcome some of those who had been involved in creating the Woven Lives project to the Cathedral for a launch event. You can see the installation during our usual opening hours through until Monday 1st September 2025.

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

Yesterday some of the team at Bradford Cathedral gathered to wish Graham Thorpe, our outgoing Director of Music, all the best for his next steps and to thank him for all he has given to the music department over the last six years.

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

It's time for #FollowFriday

@visitbradford.bsky.social @leeds.anglican.org @englishcathedrals.co.uk @wakecathedral.bsky.social

#FridayFeeling #FridayMotivation #FridayMorning

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

As part of today's wider 'Crafting the Cathedral' activities (11am - 2pm), come and weave your story into our loom, through until 4pm. #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

Knit the Stripes is on display from 10am - 4pm today - come and find out more about it, and pick up a card from our welcome desk to find out more! #Bradford2025

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

Come and see Woven Lives today from 10am - 4pm: a beautiful artwork of glass strands that tells the story of people in Bradford. #Bradford2025

Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

CRAFTING THE CATHEDRAL: Don't miss all the amazing activities taking place today at Bradford Cathedral - download the flyer with all the information from our website by visiting our website.

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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · Jul 11

CRAFTING THE CATHEDRAL: Our 11am textiles tour is now fully booked, but there are some limited spaces left on the 1pm tour, which can be booked via our Eventbrite page.

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Ecclesiastical Textiles' Tour

Join us as we tour the Cathedral, seeing these stunning textiles in situ - some of which are rarely on display.

www.eventbrite.co.uk