HERitage Open Day

for 6 hours
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

For this year’s annual Heritage Open Day event, we’re making it a “Her”-itage Open Day, with the spotlight on the women designers, often unsung or underexposed, whose beautiful and inspiring work is in Bradford Cathedral. This includes a Morris & Co. altar frontal believed to have been worked on by William Morris' daughter, May Morris.

Alongisde the Morris & Co. piece, will be displaying works by the renowned Bradfordian embroiderer Louisa Pesel, an altar frontal designed by the prestigious Leek Embriodery Society, contemporary textiles by Polly Meynell, and a number of other female- led textile delights.

We will also be shining a light on the stained glass artist Moira Forsyth, whose works in Bradford Cathedral are not usually on display.

There will be a self-guided tour available, as well as a general guided tour and a specialist guided tour relating to the female designers.

Alongside these there will be children's activities, refreshments at the Pop-Up Café and a talk by Helen Elletson from the William Morris Society about May Morris.

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Bradford Cathedral

Bradford's beautiful Cathedral is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. Set in tranquil gardens the Cathedral is alive with a sense of story from its thirteen centuries at the heart of the city.


This, the third church on the site, is over 500 years old, with twentieth century additions. Bradford's most ancient place of worship is friendly, peaceful and fascinating, with many special features.


The parish of Cathedral Church of St. Peter Bradford is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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HERitage Open Day

for 6 hours
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

For this year’s annual Heritage Open Day event, we’re making it a “Her”-itage Open Day, with the spotlight on the women designers, often unsung or underexposed, whose beautiful and inspiring work is in Bradford Cathedral. This includes a Morris & Co. altar frontal believed to have been worked on by William Morris' daughter, May Morris.

Alongisde the Morris & Co. piece, will be displaying works by the renowned Bradfordian embroiderer Louisa Pesel, an altar frontal designed by the prestigious Leek Embriodery Society, contemporary textiles by Polly Meynell, and a number of other female- led textile delights.

We will also be shining a light on the stained glass artist Moira Forsyth, whose works in Bradford Cathedral are not usually on display.

There will be a self-guided tour available, as well as a general guided tour and a specialist guided tour relating to the female designers.

Alongside these there will be children's activities, refreshments at the Pop-Up Café and a talk by Helen Elletson from the William Morris Society about May Morris.

More info