Bradford Cathedral

Thinking of visiting Bradford for our City of Culture year? Why not come to the Cathedral as part of your trip. Visitors can explore the building themselves, or join one a guided tour with our expert historian. See you soon! #bradford #bradfordcityofculture2025

We are delighted to announce that the Interim Bishop of Leeds has appointed The Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years. Canon Jonathan will join the Cathedral team in March. For further details see bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/news/

The Services and Music list for January - April 2026 is now available to view or download. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2026/01/08/ser…

This stunner for #DivineLight today is a pre-Raphaelite window of biblical women. @bfdcathedral magnificent West Window (1864) by the firm Heaton, Butler & Bayne, consisting of designs by Robert Turnill Bayne and Alfred Hassam, is a favourite of staff and visitors alike. It is vibrant with colour even on the dullest of days. Hassam’s use of purple, often in combination with red, is particularly striking. Find out more about the Women of the Bible West Window on our website here ⤵️ Bradford Cathedral also run special stained glass tours which are excellent and can be booked on their website. englishcathedrals.co.uk/divine-light-t…

⁦@Bfdcathedral⁩ Imagine Global Peace? An evening of breaking bread together and multicultural conversation.

@Bfdcathedral has welcomed a record breaking number of visitor through its doors this year. It is partly due to Bradford's status as the UK City of Culture UCB News reporter Rob Westall spoke to the Cathedral's Director of Education and Visitors. 🎧 timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/8aa…

Today is the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Violence campaign, with the focus for 2025 being domestic online abuse. Please see some resources here: facebook.com/share/v/16mwEd…

As we mark the fourth anniversary of Bori Benko’s tragic passing in November 2021, we honour her memory and her unwavering passion for inclusive education for children with special needs and disabilities. Read more here: bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/11/20/in-…

This week's Weekly News Sheet is now available to read or download: bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/11/20/202…

The cathedral bells will ring out across the city on Sunday afternoon, as we hold a Farewell Service for Bishop Nick, the 1st Bishop of Leeds. The ringers are from @Bfdcathedral @LeedsMinster and Ripon Cathedral. All welcome. Book at riponcathedral.org.uk/.../a-diocesan… @RiponDean @LeedsCofE

Record Visitor Figures for @DurhamCathedral and @bfdcathedral Bradford is reporting a bumper year for visitors thanks to the city’s status as UK City of Culture as the cathedral organised a wide range of extra events and tours centred on its theme, Weaving Stories, which saw a large weaving loom installed in the cathedral for visitors to help create a legacy tapestry to mark this special year. Durham Cathedral has also seen its highest-ever attendance this year as people came to see three rare Magna Cartas - with the last week of the exhibition being the busiest the Museum has ever seen. englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/du…

UK City of Culture status helps @Bfdcathedral attract record number of visitors. UCB News reporter @Robwestall asked Maggie Myers from the Cathedral all about it. Listen 🔊 timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/8aa…

This week's Weekly News Sheet is now available to read or download: bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/11/13/202…

A message from the Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/news/

“The second I start writing it feels like I’m carried away to a magical world.” Through the Goldsmiths’ 500 Writers programme, pupils across Bradford are discovering the joy of writing. @Bfdcathedral @GoldsmithsCo. Watch the film: youtube.com/watch?v=Ajx-Ab…

Please note that we will be tuning the Cathedral organ tomorrow, Friday 31st October. We remain open to visitors but this will cause additional noise in the building.

@Literacy_Trust Our Education team are sharing Bradford Cathedral with primary school children in a literacy project from National Literacy Trust to help them build confidence, develop their literacy skills, and find joy in writing. youtu.be/Ajx-AbiDrNE?si…

This week's Weekly News Sheet is now available to read or download. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/10/09/202…

We are hiring! We are looking for an innovative and dynamic Commercial Manager to help us build the success we have had in recent years on establishing Bradford Cathedral as an exceptional, award-winning venue. For details go to: cofepathways.org/members/module…

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, on the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury: bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/10/03/on-…

This week's Weekly News Sheet is now available to read or download. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/10/03/202…