12 - 21 Sep 2025
Heritage Open Days 2025
A series of free events celebrating Bradford.
In September, Bradford 2025 presented a series of free events as part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Each event was 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.
Look back on the events
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
12 - 16 Sep 2025
Black Inventors Travelling Exhibition
The Real McCoy™
An interactive, educational display within a venerable city landmark.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
13 Sep 2025
Show & Tell
Apna Heritage
An Antiques Roadshow-style celebration of South Asian history and culture.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
13 Sep 2025
Saltaire Heritage Open Day
The Salt Foundation
The doors of Saltaire's historic Victoria Hall were wide open.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
13 & 14 Sep 2025
Bradford Unitarians
Ben Stables
We found out about the congregation's historical links with Bradford.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
13 & 14 Sep 2025
Rail Story Open Day
Vintage Carriages Trust
A weekend of family-friendly activities in a Victorian-era railway station.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
17 Sep 2025
Celebration of Black Music – A UK Fusion!
Go Caribbean CIC & Culture City Radio
A musical expression of togetherness connecting attendees and guests.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
18 Sep 2025
Global Dresses of the World
Intercultured Festival
Women-only fashion show celebrating the rich cultural heritage of textiles.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
19 Sep 2025
Naturally Dyed: A Student Showcase
The Museum at Hanson
A lively exhibition of work in 2025 by Hanson Academy textile students.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
20 Sep 2025
Divided Self
Run of the Mill History
Performers young and old celebrated Bradford legend 'Wild' Willi Beckett.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
20 Sep 2025
Its Wings Are Almost Free and Everything is Connected
Heritage Hub
Artworks by women from the Methodist Modern Art Collection.
PAST
FREE
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
20 Sep 2025
Historic Guided Walking Tour
Heritage Hub
A fun local history tour journeying between two time zones.
Discover more
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.
