Bradford Cathedral

Bradford Cathedral Bradford’s most ancient place of worship. Services ⛪️ Music 🎶 Events 🎨
(Monitored Tues-Thurs 9-5) It was later extended in the 1960s by Sir Edward Maufe.

“Serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter”

Bradford Cathedral is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. Set in tranquil gardens the Cathedral is Bradford’s most ancient place of worship, alive with peace, prayer, and a sense of story from its 13 centuries at the heart of the City. We are a place of Anglican worship - one of three Cathedrals in the Diocese of

Leeds, alongside Ripon and Wakefield - holding weekly services, as well as other special and civic events throughout the Christian year. We are a partner to other organisations, venues and faith groups in the city. Our clergy team is here to support all people in nurturing their faith, and we are available for baptisms, weddings and more. The Cathedral runs a high-quality events programme of choral and organ music; art exhibitions and installations; and talks and family activities. We also offer an exciting programme for schools and colleges (holding the quality mark from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom), and are a heritage venue with free entry for visitors. The building tells two kinds of story – the Christian story dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and the Bradford story. The present church, the third on the site, was built in the fifteenth century, and includes elements from the previous building. We were awarded the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in the 2020 Welcome to Yorkshire ‘White Rose Awards’ - and you can come and see why! We have a wealth of Morris & Co textiles and stained glass; monuments marking many people and events from Bradford’s history including the Battle of the Steeple, the creation of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, and in memory of the Bradford City Fire. There’s also the WWI window; the cross and hangings in St Aidan’s Chapel, and many other plaques. More information can be found in our visitors’ guide. Everyone is welcome at Bradford Cathedral - whether you come to pray; to explore the architecture and heritage of the building; to wander around our latest art exhibition; or to simply sit and enjoy the warmth and quiet of the building and grounds. Our opening hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, as well as for services and events. For any changes to these times, as well as to find out more about us, to book your place at an event or on a guided tour, or to hire the space, please visit our website, come to the Cathedral office, or call us on 01274 77 77 20. In 2022 we were short-listed for ‘Best Use of Digital - UK’ at the Museums+Heritage Awards and we have been a finalist twice in the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards - for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in 2022, and the Culture Award in 2023. Environmental issues are also important to the Cathedral and we hold Eco Congregation status. We were the first Cathedral to have solar panels, and work on many environmental initiatives including the Cathedral Woodland Project. Bradford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For more information please visit bradfordcathedral.org/about-us/safeguarding.

Our Cathedral Choir returned from their tour of Scotland yesterday. It’s been a wonderful few days! A big thank you to e...
28/05/2026

Our Cathedral Choir returned from their tour of Scotland yesterday. It’s been a wonderful few days! A big thank you to everyone involved, helping to make it run so smoothly, and to all the very hospitable venues that we sang in.

The final concert of our tour brings us to Paisley Abbey. Come and hear the choir for the last leg of the tour if you ar...
26/05/2026

The final concert of our tour brings us to Paisley Abbey. Come and hear the choir for the last leg of the tour if you are around Paisley!

Bradford Cathedral Choir, lunchtime recital, Wednesday 27th May, 12.30pm. FREE ENTRY all welcome.

Today we’re off to Edinburgh to sing a concert at St Cuthbert’s Church, including Stanford’s ‘For lo, I raise up’ and St...
26/05/2026

Today we’re off to Edinburgh to sing a concert at St Cuthbert’s Church, including Stanford’s ‘For lo, I raise up’ and Stainer’s ‘I saw the Lord’ at Midday. Here are some photos from yesterday’s trip to Falkirk & Dunblane.

This evening, at 6.30pm, we’ll be singing Evensong at Dunblane Cathedral Music. Before this, we’ll be visiting The Kelpi...
25/05/2026

This evening, at 6.30pm, we’ll be singing Evensong at Dunblane Cathedral Music. Before this, we’ll be visiting The Kelpies & the Falkirk Wheel.
It was great to sing at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow yesterday, and thank you to them for their welcome!

1st service complete! Thank you to everyone at Carlisle Cathedral for their wonderful welcome, and lovely to see Canon P...
23/05/2026

1st service complete! Thank you to everyone at Carlisle Cathedral for their wonderful welcome, and lovely to see Canon Pete again. Now onto Scotland, and 2 services at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow tomorrow.

Please note that the Cathedral is hosting a Craft and Flea Market today which is a ticketed event. This means there will...
23/05/2026

Please note that the Cathedral is hosting a Craft and Flea Market today which is a ticketed event. This means there will be extremely limited free access to the inside of the Cathedral building.

You will still be able to enter but you will not be able to fully explore our beautiful heritage. You will be able to gain access to a side chapel for quiet prayer.

We’re sorry for any disappointment this may cause.

21/05/2026

Bradford Cathedral Choir, lunchtime recital, Wednesday 27th May, 12.30pm. FREE ENTRY all welcome.

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