12 - 21 Sep 2025

Heritage Open Days

Bradford 2025 is delighted to present a series of free events as part of Heritage Open Days.

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Bradford 2025 is delighted to present a series of free events as part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.

Each event is presented by an organisation involved in Bradford 2025’s Elevate programme, which aims to strengthen, sustain and increase the agility of Bradford’s heritage sector.

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FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Black Inventors Travelling Exhibition

The Real McCoy™

Explore an interactive, educational display within a venerable city landmark.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Show & Tell

Apna Heritage

An Antiques Roadshow-style celebration of South Asian history and culture.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Saltaire Heritage Open Day

The Salt Foundation

The doors of Saltaire's historic Victoria Hall are wide open.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Bradford Unitarians

Ben Stables

Find out all about the congregation's history links with Bradford.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Rail Story Open Day

Vintage Carriages Trust

A weekend of family-friendly activities in a Victorian-era railway station.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Celebration of Black Music – A UK Fusion!

Go Caribbean CIC & Culture City Radio

A musical expression of togetherness connecting attendees and guests.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Global Dresses of the World

Intercultured Festival

Women-only fashion show celebrating the rich cultural heritage of textiles.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Naturally Dyed: A Student Showcase

The Museum at Hanson

A lively exhibition of work by Hanson Academy textile students.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Divided Self

Run of the Mill History

Performers young and old celebrate Bradford legend 'Wild' Willi Beckett.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Its Wings Are Almost Free and Everything is Connected

Heritage Hub

Artworks by women from the Methodist Modern Art Collection.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Historic Guided Walking Tour

Heritage Hub

A fun local history tour journeying between two time zones.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Mapping Bradford’s History

Heritage Hub

A talk celebrating a new publication unpicking the city's history.

FREE Part of Heritage Open Days

Sacred Vows and Sacred Spaces

Bradford South Asian Festival

'Chai & Chat' sessions exploring the significance of marriage ceremonies.

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Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.

Explore even more Bradford days out on the Heritage Open Days website.

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