Strike: FAQs
Useful information about STRIKE on 3-5 October 2025.
STRIKE is a spectacular show that uses light, sound and projections to explore a landmark moment in the history of Bradford and spotlight the fearless women who made it happen. Created by Urban Projections (aka artist Rebecca Smith), the show will be projected on to Lister Mills across three evenings in October 2025.
Nine days before Christmas in 1890, the Lister & Co workforce at Manningham Mills walked out in protest against pay cuts. Strikes were common in 19th-century England, but this was different. For one thing, the workforce at Lister’s silk mill was largely women. For another, the strike changed history, ultimately leading to the foundation of the Independent Labour Party.
This major new work celebrates the pioneering Bradford women who helped shape not just our district but our nation and the wider world.
Planning for the weather
As this is an outdoor event, we are actively monitoring the weather conditions to ensure that the site is safe for audiences and staff throughout. Currently the event is going ahead as planned, but we advise audience members to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the weather conditions when planning their visit. If conditions deteriorate and we need to adjust event timings, we will post updates on our social media channels and website.
How to get there
STRIKE takes place at Lister Mills, Bradford.
Read more to find out how to get to STRIKE, including walking routes, parking, road closures, taxis and public transport.
Use our sustainable travel planner below to find the best route.
Trains and buses
Please check with local transport providers for up to date information about timetables. Please consider that these service may be busier than usual.
Bikes
Bikes cannot be brought on to the site.
Uber and private-hire taxis
Please be aware of the road closures listed in the Local Road Closures and Parking Restrictions below.
Event Parking
Where possible, it is advised that you take public transport or walk to Lister Mills for this event. If you’re planning to drive to STRIKE, please note that there is no parking available at Lister Mills on Beamsley Road, Silk Street or Patent Street. Please be respectful of local residents and businesses when considering where to park in the local area.
There will be limited on street parking provision available on Beamsley Road reserved specifically for those with blue badges and access requirements. Parking is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details regarding access provision please see Accessibility information below.
Prior to the event, there will be restricted parking in the areas around the field next to the mill between Monday 29th September – Monday 6th October. See Local Road Closures and Parking Restrictions below for further details.
Local Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
Patent Street and Beamsley Road will be closed to vehicles during the live events. Business and resident access will be facilitated where possible and blue badge parking facilitated where available. More detail regarding parking restrictions and road closures, including additional measure in place in the lead up to the event are detailed below:
Road Closures
These restrictions will be in place daily between 18:00 – 23:00 on 3rd, 4th & 5th October on Patent St, Beamsley Road, Silk Street. No through traffic will be permitted during this time. There will be full road closure and controlled vehicle access for residents where possible and to accommodate blue badge parking where available on Beamsley Road (Accessed via Heaton Road).
Parking Restrictions
There will be some parking restrictions in the areas around the field next to the mill between Monday 29th September – Monday 6th October. The areas designated as no parking zones will be marked with yellow cones. Vehicles parked in these areas risk being towed. Details of planned restrictions are as follows:
- Monday 29th September – Monday 6th October. No Parking on Silk Street.
- Wednesday 1st October – Sunday 5th October. No Parking on either side of the roads around the field edge on Silk Street and Patent Street.
- Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October. No Parking on one side of Beamsley Street. Access will remain available for parking on the opposite side of Beamsley Road during the day up until 6pm where available. No Access permitted after 6pm without a Blue Badge. Vehicles will be allowed to leave on to Heaton Road at all times.
- Patent Street from its junction with Lilycroft Road to the Lister Mill chimney and Patent St Car Park will remain available for parking during the day up until 6pm where available. After 6pm, the car park will be closed if full. Vehicles will be allowed to leave onto Lilycroft Road at all times.
Ticket and event information
This is a free and un-ticketed event. Audience members do not require a ticket, but may be asked to wait to allow audiences to leave before entering at some entry points.
What time is the event?
The site opens at 7.30pm on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, and Sunday 5th October. The site closes at 10.15 on each of these dates.
The show is 12 minutes long and repeats across the two hours between 8pm and 10pm, with a new show starting every 20 minutes. Last show will start at approximately 9.40pm.
Where do I access the event?
The best viewing area is on the green space on the Patent Street side of Manningham Mill. Surface conditions here are changeable, uneven and can be expected to be slippery and muddy when wet. Appropriate footwear is advised. It is also advised that the green space will be very dark. There will be some lighting around the edges of the field (Excluding Patent Street).
Entry points to the viewing area are available from the pavements and paths leading from Silk Street, Patent Street, Lilycroft Road, and Beamsley Road. You may be asked to wait for a short duration to allow audiences to leave before entering at some entry points.
Are there age restrictions?
STRIKE is suitable for all ages, but please note that under–16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Will food and drink be available on site?
There are local coffee shops, restaurants, and shops to purchase refreshments from. You’ll find these on Lilycroft Road and Oak Lane.
What can I bring with me?
We want to ensure that Bradford 2025 events are safe for everyone to enjoy. The following items will not be allowed into the event site:
- Large luggage, bags and/or suitcases
- Professional film and photography equipment (including drones)
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Lasers
- Fireworks or sparklers
- Bikes
- Scooters or e-scooters
- Camping chairs
- Balaclavas may not be worn
Will there be a cloakroom?
No there will not be anywhere to store your belongings. Please do not bring large items.
Will there be toilets?
There will not be any public toilets on site due to the short duration of the experience on site. The nearest accessible toilets will be located at Equality Together on Lilycroft Road..
Are animals allowed?
Service animals are welcome, but no other animals will be allowed into the event site.
Smoking/ Vaping
Please note this is a non-smoking site. Smoking or vaping will not be permitted within the event site.
If I need to leave the site, can I re-enter?
This is an un-ticketed event and you can come and go as you please. You may be asked to wait for a short duration to wait to allow audiences to leave before entering at some entry points.
Accessibility information
Warning: this event will include loud music and some flashing lights.
BSL interpreted: 5 October
On Sunday 5 October, performances between 8 and 9pm will have BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.
Audio description: 4 October
All performances on Saturday 4 October will have audio description.
Are there seats?
STRIKE is a standing event – but there will be an area of hard-standing viewing space available near to the projection tower in the field at ground level for wheelchairs and those wishing to avoid uneven ground. There will be some seating provided within this area and in the field. Please contact our Ticketing team at [email protected] to discuss your access requirements.
Accessible parking
There will be limited on street parking provision available on Beamsley Road reserved specifically for those with blue badges and access requirements. Parking is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toilets
There will not be toilets on site, the nearest accessible toilets will be at Equality Together.
Ear defenders
Ear defenders will be available to borrow if required – please ask a member of the team about this when you arrive.