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
12 - 16 Sep 2025 • 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-3.30pm
Black Inventors Travelling Exhibition
The Real McCoy™
An interactive, educational display within a venerable city landmark.
13 Sep 2025 • 5-7:30pm
Show & Tell
Apna Heritage
An Antiques Roadshow-style celebration of South Asian history and culture.
13 Sep 2025 • 11am-3pm
Saltaire Heritage Open Day
The Salt Foundation
The doors of Saltaire's historic Victoria Hall were wide open.
13 & 14 Sep 2025 • Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 10:45am-12pm (Sunday Service)
Bradford Unitarians
Ben Stables
We found out about the congregation's historical links with Bradford.
13 & 14 Sep 2025 • 11am-4pm
Rail Story Open Day
Vintage Carriages Trust
A weekend of family-friendly activities in a Victorian-era railway station.
17 Sep 2025 • 1-3pm
Celebration of Black Music – A UK Fusion!
Go Caribbean CIC & Culture City Radio
A musical expression of togetherness connecting attendees and guests.
18 Sep 2025 • 1:30-3:30pm
Global Dresses of the World
Intercultured Festival
Women-only fashion show celebrating the rich cultural heritage of textiles.
19 Sep 2025 • 4-6:30pm
Naturally Dyed: A Student Showcase
The Museum at Hanson
A lively exhibition of work in 2025 by Hanson Academy textile students.
20 Sep 2025 • 8pm-late
Divided Self
Run of the Mill History
Performers young and old celebrated Bradford legend 'Wild' Willi Beckett.
20 Sep 2025 • Exhibition open 11am-3pm
Still life drawing workshop 11am-1pm
Its Wings Are Almost Free and Everything is Connected
Heritage Hub
Artworks by women from the Methodist Modern Art Collection.
20 Sep 2025 • 1-3pm
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.
