Families queue to get on an old American school bus in a park
Free

13 Sep 2025

Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon

National Literacy Trust in Bradford

The Bradford Stories Bus is coming to The Beacon for a one-day story spectacular.

Event Details
Date 13 Sep 2025
Times 10am-4pm
Location The Beacon – Lister Park
Ages Aimed at ages 3-14
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

We’re teaming up with our friends at the National Literacy Trust in Bradford to bring the magic of storytelling to Lister Park.

Join us on board the Bradford Stories Bus, a classic American school bus transformed into an inspiring space for reading, writing and storytelling.

On Board at The Beacon features a full day of free drop-in story workshops and activities for children aged 5–11. Could you be a poet – or would you rather be a rapper? Would you like to write a novel – or are you hoping to create your own comic book? Whatever your tastes, we’ve got your ticket into a world of stories. Simply come along and share your story.

Visit The Beacon at Lister Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From 28 August – 28 September, The Beacon will be at Lister Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Lister Park
North Park Road,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS

Credits
Image © Aasim Zaheer

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National Literacy Trust in Bradford

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