About Us

Cathedral Vision

Our Purpose

Weaving Jesus into the rich fabric of the city and beyond

Our Values

Interculturality, Rootedness, Innovativeness, Hospitality

Our Strategic Priorities
  • to become more sustainable in spite of the adverse winds we often feel
  • to become more visible so that we are not passed by
  • to become more accessible so that more people can recognise Jesus

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, Sunday 12pm- 3pm, 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 explore this website, come to the Cathedral office, call us on 01274 77 77 20 Mon- Thurs 10am – 3pm, or e-mail us on info@bradfordcathedral.org.

You can follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and watch videos and streamed services on our YouTube channel.

Bradford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For more information please visit our safeguarding page.

Mission Giving

The Cathedral community is committed to working with Mission partners, both within our local area of Bradford as well as nationally and internationally.

Fairtrade certificate

Eco Cathedral

Bradford Cathedral holds Eco Congregation status – the first cathedral in the north of England to receive this prestigious award. 

Cathedral Tower

Archive Records

If you’re looking for records of weddings and baptisms, you can find out more here.

East End of the Cathedral

What Is A Cathedral?

Find out about what makes a Cathedral and the Diocese of Leeds.

In the media

You can find out more about us on our Screen Yorkshire filming location.

No Ordinary Life film still

On the screen

No Ordinary Life (2022)

Furaha Mussanzi – Rafiki Mwema (2024)

You Need To Talk About God (short film series) (2024)

111 Places In Bradford That You Shouldn't Miss

In print

Every Day Bradford (Martin Greenwood) (2021)
111 Places in Bradford That You Shouldn’t Miss (Cath Muldowney) (2022)
Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales (2022)

Kingfisher Visitor Guide (2025)

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