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UK City of Culture 2025
UK City of Culture 2025
Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
The Brontës’ enduring popularity is largely explained by the power and originality of the stories they created, but the story of the Brontës’ own lives is as compelling as their fictions. The family’s home at Haworth Parsonage, and the moorland surrounding it, were a profound influence on the Brontës, and became part of the irresistible draw of Haworth for visitors from all over the world.
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Experience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.
Axe-Throwing
Axe-Throwing
Axes to Ashes is coming to The Fun House, Colne. Inject some spontaneity, some excitement, some togetherness! Reconnect with your partner, your children, your friends. Do something that makes you feel alive. Release that inner Viking Lose your pent-up frustration It's therapy. It's fun. It's addictive. Axes to Ashes isn't an ordinary axe throwing venue with very limited equipment; it has Tomahawks, Angel Axes, Throwing Knives and its very own Axes to Ashes Dragon Axe®. Plus there is an Axelings™ Range which is suitable for children and those with physical impairments which may limit their ability to throw regular projectiles. Various times and prices.
Life Goes On – Exhibition
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An exhibition featuring Ian Beesley, a celebrated Bradford-born photographer. Known for his powerful images of Northern England, Beesley will showcase a collection of previously unseen works from his extensive archive. Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm. Free.
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family. Various opening times.
Trial By Jury
Trial By Jury
Experience the drama and intrigue of a Victorian-era courtroom like never before! Join us for an immersive reenactment where you become part of the story. First Saturday of each month. £15/£20.
Saltaire Farmers Market
Saltaire Farmers Market
The Saltaire Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month It offers a wide variety of products from local and independent traders, including hot food and drinks, baked goods, cheese, cakes, pies, , brownies, chocolates, charcuterie, fish, fruits, vegetables, jewellery, candles, clothes, gifts, and treats.
Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall
Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall
Monthly classic vehicle (all types welcome) rally on a Sunday. Prize for winner. £3.00 to enter. Free for those visiting to look around.Cafe at the Manor & bar are open! See website for dates.
Bradford on Foot
Bradford on Foot
Discover Bradford on Foot, a collection of themed walks and tours exploring hidden streets, scenic countryside, and local heritage. Curated for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, these routes have been selected by walking groups, historians, schoolchildren, artists, and locals. All available to download or pick up in paper format at Bradford libraries.
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Born and raised in Bradford, Ian Beesley is an award winning and internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. During the 1970s and 80s, Ian was given the opportunity to photograph inside the working mills of Bradford. For this exhibition, Ian has revisited Bradford’s textile industry once again, capturing how it has changed in the decades since. Closed Mon. Exhibition ends 16th Nov.
A Good Yarn
A Good Yarn
A Good Yarn is quite the sight – a gigantic yarn ball, three metres high and wide. It was created by 2,500 residents of BD10, who plaited vast quantities of found and donated fabric into a kilometre-long rope and then wound it into a ball. After following its rolls through the streets of BD10 the yarn ball which was the brainchild of Luke Jerram, is now on display at Bradford Industrial Museum.
12 events,
14 events,
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
Make something spooktacular this month! Your little monsters can decorate a Wicked Wooden Halloween tealight (£3.50) or a Frightfully Fun Treat Bag (£2.50).
FILEY FOLK NIGHT
FILEY FOLK NIGHT
An evening of traditional and modern folk music, with performances from local musicians.
14 events,
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
British Textile Biennial (BTB) is a free festival of contemporary art, commissioning artists and designers from all over the world to make work inspired by the context and legacy of the textile industry in East Lancashire and its global impact, often in the places that were created by it.
17 events,
Ilkley Literature Festival
Ilkley Literature Festival
Ilkley Literature Festival, established in 1973, is the longest-standing literature festival in the north of England. Running for 17 days every October, the festival features over 100 events, including talks, panel discussions, poetry readings, performances, writing workshops, and interactive experiences.
SECRET SHIBDEN TOUR AT SHIBDEN HALL
SECRET SHIBDEN TOUR AT SHIBDEN HALL
This unique guided tour offers a rare glimpse into the historic and often unseen parts of the hall, including ornate wall paintings and the Tower Library.
OKTOBERFEST SHEFFIELD
OKTOBERFEST SHEFFIELD
With a high-energy live oompah band, hilarious on-stage antics and plenty of opportunities to sing along, this lively event promises laughs, dancing, and plenty of stein swinging.
15 events,
16 events,
WOOF SHACK
WOOF SHACK
On the first Sunday of every month there is a monthly dog socialisation group – Woof Shack! Enjoy group walks around one of the local dog-friendly routes at HAPPA, games, specialist talks, advice and much more!
16 events,
UK City of Culture 2025
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Axe-Throwing
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
Trial By Jury
Saltaire Farmers Market
Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall
Bradford on Foot
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
A Good Yarn
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
Ilkley Literature Festival
An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts
An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination,
16 events,
BOWLAND LECTURE
BOWLAND LECTURE
In this lecture, “Are You Lost? The past, present and future of Bowland", Dr Rob St John explores a series of historical moments over the last 150 years to narrate a story of the invention of contemporary Bowland, including, significantly, the designation of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964.
16 events,
TALK ON: WITCHES, DARK ARTS AND DEMONOLOGY
TALK ON: WITCHES, DARK ARTS AND DEMONOLOGY
Popular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s?
16 events,
LOVE LANCASTER LIVE
LOVE LANCASTER LIVE
A weekend of live music taking place throughout Lancaster city centre. Over 50 venues will host performances alongside a packed schedule of live local acts performing a free show in Market Square to ensure the festival is accessible to all.
19 events,
HAWORTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
HAWORTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
Set against the backdrop of the historic town of Haworth, home of the Brontë Sisters, this event brings together vibrant steampunk culture and a great cause, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder’s Manorlands Hospice .
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
The month-long celebration of books, words and ideas will bring leading literary voices, cultural figures and performers to venues across the city.
WINE TASTING EVENING
WINE TASTING EVENING
Hosted by Byrnes Fine Wines. Fabulous appetisers and nibbles to pair with the wines. Tickets are available at the Community Shop.
23 events,
Pendleside Abseil
Pendleside Abseil
An unforgettable abseil down Burnley College in support of Pendleside Hospice. £50 per person. Minimum sponsorship of £150 per participant. Places are limited. Register online.
BACK TO THE 1940S
BACK TO THE 1940S
Set within the atmospheric surroundings of an original WWII prisoner of war camp, the event recreates the sights and sounds of wartime Britain with re-enactments, vintage vehicles, authentic uniforms, and live 1940s entertainment.
ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR TASTER DAY
ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR TASTER DAY
A fantastic chance to try out an all-terrain wheelchair on this autumn guided walk above the village of Sabden.
19 events,
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LEEDS MEMORY WALK 2025
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LEEDS MEMORY WALK 2025
People across Yorkshire & Humber are being invited to take part in this year’s Alzheimer's Society Memory Walks, joining thousands across the UK walking together to help fund vital dementia support and groundbreaking research.
17 events,
UK City of Culture 2025
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Axe-Throwing
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
Trial By Jury
Saltaire Farmers Market
Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall
Bradford on Foot
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
A Good Yarn
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
Ilkley Literature Festival
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
An Audience with cricketing legend Sir Alastair Cook
An Audience with cricketing legend Sir Alastair Cook
An Audience with cricketing legend Alastair Cook. Hosted by ex England cricketer & England cricket selector Geoff Miller. One of the leading Test run scorers of all time, Alastair played in 161 test matches scoring 12,472 runs.
16 events,
17 events,
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 2025
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 2025
The exciting programme features a spectacular mix of stunning light installations, captivating live performances, and mesmerising 3D projection shows.
17 events,
17 events,
19 events,
CAR RAFFLE 2025
CAR RAFFLE 2025
One lucky winner will have the choice between a brand-new 25-plate Hyundai i10 Advance or a £10,000 cash prize! Entries close: Monday, 29th Sept 2025. Raffle tickets available online.
Guided Walk: Five Rise Locks
Guided Walk: Five Rise Locks
Join us for our free guided circular walk from Bingley train station to the Five Rise and back as part of Bradford on Foot. Tel: 07771030334 to book.
17 events,
CLASSIC CAR RALLY AT HESKIN HALL
CLASSIC CAR RALLY AT HESKIN HALL
Monthly classic vehicle (all types welcome) rally. Prize for winner. £3 to enter. Free for those visiting to look around.
16 events,
UK City of Culture 2025
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Axe-Throwing
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
Trial By Jury
Saltaire Farmers Market
Bradford on Foot
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
A Good Yarn
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 2025
EQUINE CARE & CAKE CLUB
EQUINE CARE & CAKE CLUB
Are you passionate about horses or eager to learn equine care basics? HAPPA’s Equine Care & Cake Club is the perfect opportunity to gain essential knowledge about horse care in a welcoming, social setting.
15 events,
15 events,
15 events,
18 events,
CATTERALL LEGSTRETCHER
CATTERALL LEGSTRETCHER
Join Wyre Coast & Countryside Service for a pleasant walk around the local countryside, starting from Catterall, south of Garstang.
BROOMSTICK HIDE & SHRIEK COMPETITION HUNT
BROOMSTICK HIDE & SHRIEK COMPETITION HUNT
Have some Halloween fun by spotting the tiny broomsticks hidden all around the museum! Enter our competition for a chance to be the lucky winner of a goody bag of great souvenirs from our shop.
THE HAPPA HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR PARTY!
THE HAPPA HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR PARTY!
Get ready for a night packed with family-friendly entertainment, including a lively disco, glitter tattoos, exciting party games and a fancy dress competition with fantastic prizes up for grabs.
16 events,
SKIPTON MONSTER TRIAL
SKIPTON MONSTER TRIAL
Ten monsters are hiding around town. Are you brave enough to find them? Find the monsters hidden in shop windows around the town centre and write down the letters they are hiding. Find the hidden word to be entered into a prize draw.
16 events,
16 events,
UK City of Culture 2025
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Axe-Throwing
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
Trial By Jury
Saltaire Farmers Market
Bradford on Foot
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
A Good Yarn
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 2025
SKIPTON MONSTER TRIAL
18 events,
Bradford International Film Festival
Bradford International Film Festival
Bradford International Film Festival (BradIFF) is back! Celebrating the creativity of Bradford’s filmmakers alongside outstanding films from across the UK and beyond, BradIFF brings the magic of cinema to the heart of our UNESCO City of Film. With a rich filmmaking heritage and a thriving creative scene, Bradford has long been a powerhouse for film and television—and in 2025, the city shines even brighter as the UK City of Culture.
CHILDREN’S PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA
CHILDREN’S PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA
Enjoy delightful treats, enchanting activities, and meet your favourite princesses in a beautiful setting.
19 events,
THE ELF EXPLORER
THE ELF EXPLORER
Step into a world of festive wonder with The Elf Explorer – a heart-warming steam train journey packed with Christmas cheer, mischievous elves, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.
WITCHES WORKSHOPS
WITCHES WORKSHOPS
Enter the Enchanted Workshop, where you will make your own terrifying crafts. Brave the Yucky Dip in Cauldron Corner and meet friendly witches in their Lair. Every child takes home a special treat!
19 events,
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
Are you ready for a fang-tastically frightening time on board the Halloween Ghost Trains? Count Brian the Vampire, his trusted henchman Bogeye and the whole monster squad are just dying to meet you at the East Lancashire Railway to celebrate the Year of the BAT this October!
19 events,
22 events,
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Join us for our spooky late-night lock-in. Discover the zoo in a completely different light, with some animals just waking up and others heading to sleep. With hair-raising howls, come along in fancy dress to be entered into a free prize draw. Plenty of late night animal talks and feeds, creepy cakes in the café, interactive hands-on activity tables and lots more. Normal entrance prices apply, members receive 20% discount on entry.
HAUNTINGS, HANGINGS AND HORRID HAPPENINGS TOUR
HAUNTINGS, HANGINGS AND HORRID HAPPENINGS TOUR
Join an evening tour, exploring the spooky and sinister side of Lancaster's past, with tales of the ghoulish, the ghastly, the gloomy and the grim. These walking tours depart from Lancaster Castle's main entrance, the John O'Gaunt Gatehouse and end in Dalton Square around two hours later.
17 events,
THE RAILWAY 200 EXHIBITION TRAIN
THE RAILWAY 200 EXHIBITION TRAIN
Sporting an eye-catching livery, visitors, young and old, will go on a journey of discovery exploring the railway’s 200-year story of innovation, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities.