8 Aug 2025
Art & Song
Emily Parkin and Stephanie Warrender
Imaginative sessions combining music and drawing.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Looking for something fun and creative to do with the kids this summer? Come along to our free, family-friendly drop-in sessions inside The Beacon – no booking needed, just turn up and join in!
Join local artist Emily Parkin for another inspiring day of creative fun. Plus, don’t miss our special ‘Song-Draw’ sessions with artist Stephanie at 10:30am-11am and 11:30am-12pm, designed especially for children aged 3–8. These imaginative sessions combine music and drawing for a truly unique experience.
Part of Our Patch, our free community creativity programme.
Try something new with Coppice Collective
Coppice Collective CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Bradford West Bowling BD5, interested in community, personal development, mental health, and healthy habitats.
Meet the Coppice Collective at The Beacon from 10am-12pm to have a go at using a shave horse and some hand tools with green wood and see some furniture made using these techniques.
Visit The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park
The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.
From 10 July – 10 August, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park.
Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.
Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Ln,
Keighley,
BD20 6LH
Access
Join our access scheme to view access tickets or contact our Ticketing team for more information.Sign up →
Wheelchair spaces available to book
If you are a member of our access scheme, sign in to your Bradford 2025 account to book a wheelchair space and companion ticket.
If you have any questions or would like to join the scheme, contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]
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