Free tickets for people with long-term mental health challenges
In partnership with Bradford District and Craven MIND and Healthy Minds, we're offering free tickets and creative trips for people living with long-term mental health challenges.
Fancy a change of scene? Something fresh and uplifting? A chance to declutter the mind and build confidence?
If you live in Bradford or Craven and live with long term mental health challenges, you’re invited to join us for free to attend films, walks, exhibitions and other events. You can find what’s on offer listed on this page. More events are being added regularly.
Our Mental Health Engagement Lead Sara is here to support you. She’ll help with transport, refreshments and a warm welcome. We know it can be tough sometimes to even think about leaving our homes, let alone go to an event, but yet it can be so rewarding.
If you would like to book an event, or just ask a question, please call or text Sara on 07494 642710, or email her on [email protected]
See upcoming events
Upcoming events
Explore upcoming events that you can get involved in – for free. To book your place, call or text Sara on 07494 642710, or email her on [email protected]
Bradford on Foot
Walks
30 March 2026
Adults only
A walk in nature does the mind, body and soul so much good. Come and enjoy a flat, 3 mile walk along the rural paths of Burley-in-Wharfdale with a stop for a tasty sit down lunch. Artist Claire Rookes will guide us through some simple nature-based art moments to help with presence, connection and wellbeing.
We’ll meet at 10.30am and take a short train ride together from Bradford Forster Square station. You’ll be back in Bradford before 3pm. Alternative transport can be arranged if needed
Interested? Text or email Sara on 07494 642710, or email her on [email protected]
Film screenings at the National Science and Media Museum
The Spin
Tuesday 3 March, 3.15pm (finished by 5pm)
The Spin (15) is a sweet and uplifting Irish road movie drama following Dermot and Elvis, two music lovers who run a struggling record shop in Northern Ireland. A fun and off-the-wall buddy movie, The Spin is based on an original short story by musician Mark McCausland, who also composed the beautiful folk soundtrack. Join us for a ‘spin’ around some of the most scenic parts of Ireland and a celebration of Irishness, music and community, all while rooting for the underdog.
IMAX Special
Friday 12 March, 1pm
Have you ever tried the full IMAX 3D experience, followed by tea and cake? Come and see Oceans Paradise (PG) on 12th March at 1pm, on a 52 foot screen. This 45 minute immersive experience will transport you to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, blue green islands and coral reefs teeming with wildlife and beauty.
Interested? Text or email Sara on 07494 642710, or email her on [email protected]
BD: Walls tour
Tuesday 17 March, 11am – 2.30pm
Did you notice any of the new BD: Walls murals being created across the district during Bradford 2025?
We are offering an exclusive mini-bus tour to some of the huge art works on the sides of community centres, shops, pubs, each one celebrating our place and our people. We’ll provide a tasty brunch and snacks along the way, while you find out the stories behind the art works and meet one of the artists in person. We’ll visit Buttershaw, key city centre spots, head on out to Bingley and back again.
Interested? Text or email Sara on 07494 642710, or email her on [email protected]
Key information
- You can request tickets as an individual or as a group for any of the events listed.
- You may want to attend alone, or with a trusted companion.
- For family events, children are welcome to come for free too.
- Support workers are welcome to request tickets for individuals or groups and attend too.
- Quiet spaces are available at most events if you need time out.
- Places are available on a first come first served basis so do book soon!
- See more information in the FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
You can call or text Sara on 07494 642710, or email [email protected].
Who is this opportunity for?
This offer is for people with living with long-term mental health challenges, and the people who support them. See below * if you would like a detailed definition.
Can I come alone, or with a trusted companion?
If you are a person living with a mental health challenge and you would like to come independently, you are welcome to. We can meet you at the event and provide a warm welcome if helpful.
Or you can bring a trusted companion along be that support staff, relative, friend or carer. You will both receive a free ticket.
How do I get my tickets?
We can send them to you in advance, or give them to you at the event. Together we can work out what is most useful.
Is there help to cover transport costs?
Where needed, transport will be paid for by Bradford 2025, either by reimbursing your out-of-pocket expenses or in some cases booked directly by Bradford 2025. This could be by bus, train, mini-bus or taxi. We will work together to agree the best option.
Is it possible to get help with refreshments?
Yes. If the event falls over a lunch or dinner time and you have no resource for this we can help arrange food and cover costs. This includes soft drinks.
Are the events in the daytime or evening?
Both. Many events do take place in the evening and weekends but there are several that are in working hours during the working week. See the event listings in the link below.
Are there family focussed events? Can I bring my family?
Yes. We’ve highlighted events that are open to all ages in the link below.
Children of people living with long-term mental health challenges are welcome to free tickets too.
I want to bring a group of people, what do I need to consider?
You can bring 2-10 people to any event (unless otherwise specified). This number includes everyone attending (i.e. support staff, relative, friend or carer).
Please choose a member of your team to take on the role of ‘Trip Co-ordinator’. They will attend the event and liaise with Sara from Bradford 2025 to co-organise the trip and answer any questions you have. You know the people you support and what will help them have a successful trip. We will work with you to make sure their needs are carefully considered and create a basic risk assessment.
We appreciate you providing us with feedback after the trip has ended.
What events and activities can we come to?
Upcoming events are advertised on this page.
If you see or hear of events listed here that you or the people you support would love, let’s talk (contact Sara on 07494642710 / [email protected]) You can find out about all events on our what’s on page.
What do you mean by ‘long-term mental health condition’ * ?
- A person living with a life-long mental health condition will find that their ability to consistently function in daily life, maintain work, relationships and self-care can be a struggle. Living with a long-term mental health challenge is a very individual experience and affects people in very different ways.
- Some people will have been clinically diagnosed, and others won’t.
- People who have been diagnosed with long-term mental health conditions include those with Psychosis, Bipolar affective disorder, Schizophrenia, major depressive disorders, trauma or severe anxiety such as Post Traumatic Stress or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
- This offer is also for people who haven’t been diagnosed but have been living with life-limiting mental health challenges nonetheless. Many of us can be reluctant to seek help because of the stigma around mental illness. Often, long term physical health conditions, social isolation and poverty can impact significantly on our mental health.
- In a nutshell, if your mental health affects your life (now or in the past), and/or you are living with long term physical health conditions, which impact your mental health and wellbeing, and/or you feel lonely and isolated – this offer is for you.
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