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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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Director of Music

Director of Music

Bradford Cathedral is seeking to appoint a creative thinking Director of Music with the vision, experience and skills to inspire others to engage with choral music and shape the musical life of the Cathedral.

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LATEST NEWS

International Women’s Day 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day this year and Bradford’s tenure as City of Culture 2025, we have chosen to highlight one of Bradford’s own remarkable women this year: Louisa Pesel. 

People training for ministry can Experience Bradford this summer

People training for ministry have the opportunity to spend two weeks learning and developing in the UK City of Culture 2025, thanks to a scheme running in the Bradford area of the Diocese of Leeds.

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Discover more about Morris & Co at upcoming stained glass window tours

Two tours on Saturday 22nd March 2025 will reveal more about the Morris & Co. stained glass in Bradford Cathedral, on the weekend of his birthday anniversary.

Adding the Lady Chapel to the Bradford Cathedral Model

In the latest video, Michael adds the Lady Chapel.

Graham Thorpe appointed as new new Assistant Master of Music and Sub-Organist at Norwich Cathedral

We offer Graham our congratulations on his appointment at Norwich Cathedral..

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Director of Music

Bradford Cathedral is seeking to appoint a creative thinking Director of Music with the vision, experience and skills to inspire others to engage with choral music and shape the musical life of the Cathedral.

Bradford Cathedral begins the Season of Lent with Liturgy of Ash Wednesday service

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday on the 5th March 2025, and will include a special service and the start of a weekly Lent Course.

Notes from an Organist: James Davy (Chelmsford)

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital, including spending thirty-two years in Cathedral music; his fascinated with the music of Jehan Alain; and, away from the organ, his love of eventing!

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Notes from an Organist: Pete Gunstone (Bradford Cathedral)

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital, including coming from a musical family, being inspired by the previous Play the Organ Year, and playing what would be Carl Nielsen’s final musical piece.

Dean of Bradford one of fifty people to be selected for “Bantam of the Opera” choir

Fifty people have been chosen to be part of the “Bantam of the Opera” choir formed in celebration of Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture, including the Dean of Bradford.

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Culture Award (2023)

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Best Medium Venue (2025)

Bradford Music Scene Shortlisted

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