A man talks to a group of children in a bus which has been converted into a library
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26 Jul 2025

Share Your Story: Bradford Stories Bus at Cliffe Castle Park

National Literacy Trust in Bradford

We’re inviting children and young people to share their stories aboard a classic American school bus.

Event Details
Date 26 Jul 2025
Times Times to be announced
Location The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Ages 5-11
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Bradford 2025 and the National Literacy Trust in Bradford are going on tour this year – and we’re brining our story-sharing journey at Cliffe Castle Park aboard a very special bus.

The Bradford Stories Bus is a wonderland of storytelling magic – a classic American school bus transformed by the National Literacy Trust in Bradford into an inspiring space for reading, writing and talking about stories. There’ll be books to read, activities to do and fun to have, all aimed at children and young people aged 5-11. Best of all, you don’t need a ticket to ride this bus: you can hop on any time, and it’s all free.

Where to catch the bus?

Times to be announced.

Visit The Beacon at 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

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