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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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JOB VACANCIES

Weaving Stories: Visual Artist

Weaving Stories: Visual Artist

Are you an artist inspired by community storytelling and cultural heritage? Bradford Cathedral is looking for a Visual Artist to co-create a tapestry that reflects the spirit and history of Bradford’s communities.

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Weaving Stories: Sound Artist

Weaving Stories: Sound Artist

Calling all creative sound artists! Bradford Cathedral invites you to bring Bradford’s rich cultural heritage to life by creating a soundscape for the Weaving Stories project.

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Weaving Stories: Project Evaluator

Weaving Stories: Project Evaluator

Do you have a passion for uncovering the impact of heritage and arts initiatives? Bradford Cathedral is seeking a Project Evaluator for our Weaving Stories project.

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LATEST NEWS

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Bradford Cathedral free organ recital series returns for 2025 with Music in Times of War theme

The free recitals take place every Wednesday at 1pm from the 8th January to the 16th April, except for the 19th February

Notes from an Organist: Oliver Waterer (Selby Abbey)

On Wednesday 15th January we welcome Oliver Waterer from Selby Abbey to the Cathedral for the second recital of 2025. In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital, including studying for a degree at the Birmingham Conservatoire; the joys of Hill organs in Yorkshire; and being the Sub Organist at HM Chapels Royal.

Bradford Music Awards announced

You can now submit your own votes / nominations for your favourite local artists, promoters and more!

Chesterfield pilgrimage completes his cathedral visiting challenge at Bradford Cathedral

On Sunday 29th December we were delighted to welcome Stephen to the Cathedral, the final stop on his mission to visit every Church of England cathedral.

Video: This cathedral tower is made of paper and card and is finally complete!

It’s time for the latest update from Michael Scott, now as he finishes the tower.

Notes from an Organist: Michael Haynes (Hexham Abbey)

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital, including mixing the familiar and unfamiliar in a recital; filming plans for 2025; and how you could recreate the Hexham Abbey organ at home!

Bradford Cathedral welcomes Liz Purchase as new Head of Fundraising

We welcomed Liz Purchase in mid-December who has joined us as our new Head of Fundraising.

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Weaving Stories: Visual Artist

Are you an artist inspired by community storytelling and cultural heritage? Bradford Cathedral is looking for a Visual Artist to co-create a tapestry that reflects the spirit and history of Bradford’s communities.

Job Vacancy image

Weaving Stories: Sound Artist

Calling all creative sound artists! Bradford Cathedral invites you to bring Bradford’s rich cultural heritage to life by creating a soundscape for the Weaving Stories project.

Job Vacancy image

Weaving Stories: Project Evaluator

Do you have a passion for uncovering the impact of heritage and arts initiatives? Bradford Cathedral is seeking a Project Evaluator for our Weaving Stories project.

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