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A site of Christian Worship since the 7th Century

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A site of Christian Worship since the 7th Century

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A site of Christian Worship since the 7th Century

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A site of Christian Worship since the 7th Century

Welcome

Welcome to Bradford Cathedral! My name is Andy Bowerman and I have the joy of serving as Dean of this wonderful building.

Bradford Cathedral is open to everyone – whether for a service, an event or if you come to discover our history and heritage. We wish to serve you in any way we can, whatever your background, faith or spiritual beliefs.

Our personal vision is to serve Christ and transform lives through welcome, worship and encounter and so we hope you find this to be an inspiring place in the heart of a great city. Maybe our website will prompt you to join us in person, whether that’s to discover more about the Bradford stories within our walls; to light a candle and to pray, or to join us for worship.

Perhaps we will see you at one of our many events and exhibitions. Whatever the reason, we’d love to share Bradford Cathedral with you soon.

Best wishes,

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford

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WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS

We are closing early today (Wednesday 2nd April) for visitors at 2pm.

Today’s services

8:15am – 9am – Holy Communion (in-person only)

9am – 9:30am – Morning prayer (online only)

10:15am – 11am – Holy Communion (in-person only)

12noon – 12:15pm – Midday prayer (in-person only)

5:30pm – 6pm – Evening prayer (online only)

JOB VACANCIES

Events Assistant

Events Assistant

Following the appointment of The Very Revd Andy Bowerman as the Dean of Bradford, the Cathedral has developed a new forward strategy and is currently playing a full part in Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture 2025. Our Events Assistants work with Cathedral staff and...

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LATEST NEWS

Holy Week and Easter cross

Educational resources available for Holy Week and Easter

You can view and download some educational resources for Holy Week and Easter. These materials are meant for teachers and others who are introducing the festival of Easter to children and young people.

Woven Lives glass sculpture coming together for instillation in Bradford Cathedral this July

Woven Lives is a beautiful and powerful artwork depicting the stories of the people of Bradford, which will have its debut exhibition at Bradford Cathedral this summer.

Concept art for the proposed re-painting of Bradford Cathedral for the UK City of Culture year

Bradford Cathedral to be repainted in Bradford 2025 Colours

As we reach April we’re now now able to reveal an exciting new development that will be taking place this summer: we will be re-painting Bradford Cathedral in the UK City of Culture colours. Here is a video detailing some of the proposals:

Burley-in-Wharfedale Walkers are Welcome invite you to ‘Walk the Yorkshire Heritage Way with minibus support’

A unique opportunity to walk the full 42 miles of the beautiful Yorkshire Heritage Way from Ripon to Bradford takes place from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May.

Weaving Stories: Bradford Cathedral launches next season of events and installations

Join us in weaving together threads of history, culture, and community – one stitch and one story at a time – from May through to mid-September. Pick up a copy of our new What’s On booklet to find out more.

Write a ‘Letter to the Future’ for Bradford 2025 ‘We Will Sing’ project

Letters written to the future will form part of We Will Sing, a project developed by visual artist Ann Hamilton for the vast top-floor of the former textile factory, Salts Mill, as part of Bradford 2025.

Cast Announcement – Gideon: a play with music, based on a true story

The true story of a dark moment in 20th-Century history brought to life in a heartfelt new play with live music.

Family Activities - February 2022

Bradford Cathedral Family Activities return for the 2025 Easter Holidays

There are lots of things to see, do and discover for children of all ages, at the free Bradford Cathedral Family Activities, on Tuesday 8th April.

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Peace is a Doing Word: Canon Ned – Peace between faiths

On Tuesday 25th March Canon Ned Lunn talked about Bradford Cathedral’s interfaith work at an event in settle as part of a Lent talk season called ‘Peace is a doing word: living peacefully in a world of conflict’. 

Cathedrals Cycle Relay 2023

Annual Cathedrals Cycle Relay to Launch from Bradford Cathedral in UK City of Culture Year

The third national Cathedrals Cycle Relay, following two years of local relays, will launch on Saturday 24th May at Bradford Cathedral.

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Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2020

Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards

Best Use of Digital- UK

Museums+ Heritage Awards Shortlistee 2022

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Outstanding Contribution to Tourism (2022)
Culture Award (2023)

Yorkshire Tourism Awards Finalist

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Yorkshire Tourism Awards 2023 Finalist

Best Medium Venue (2025)

Bradford Music Scene Shortlisted

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