Workshops on Sunday morning will be in venues close to the town centre:

  • Bradford Cathedral
  • Bradford City Hall
  • Fountains Church
  • Kala Sangam Arts Centre
  • The Great Victoria Hotel

More details on each venue is below the map.

Bradford Cathedral  

(15 mins incline walk or steps from St George’s Hall )

Bradford Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter, is an Anglican Cathedral. Its site has been used for Christian worship since the 7th century, when missionaries based in Dewsbury evangelised the area.  For many centuries it was the parish church of St. Peter and achieved Cathedral status in 1919. 

The Cathedral is a Grade 1 listed building. 

The workshop sessions will be in one of the meeting rooms.

The space is  fully accessible – more information at Delacey Centre Access.

The workshop sessions will be in one of the meeting rooms.

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Information Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_Cathedral

Bradford City Hall  

(5 minutes flat walk from St George’s Hall)

Before its relocation, between 1847 and 1873, the town hall had been the Fire Station House in Swain Street. In 1869, a new triangular site was purchased, and a competition held for a design to rival the town halls of Leeds and Halifax. It took three years to build and was opened on 9 September 1873. It was first extended in 1909 with another council chamber, more committee rooms and a banqueting hall.

On 14 March 1912  Winston Churchill gave a speech outside the hall in which he called for the people to “go forward together and put these grave matters to the proof” (referring to Irish Home Rule). 

It was extended again with a new entrance and staircase in baroque marble in 1914.

In 1965 the name was changed to City Hall to reflect Bradford’s prominence.

The City Hall was the venue for crown court trials until the new Law Courts in Exchange Square opened in 1993.

For those of you interested in the history of the building there is a lot more information to explore.

All spaces are fully accessible – more access information for Bradford City Hall.

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Information Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_City_Hall.

Fountains Church 

(12 minutes inclined walk from St George’s Hall)

Fountains church in the centre of Bradford, West Yorkshire, is a multinational, multi-generational Anglican church whose members believe that church is for everyone whether you are on a faith journey or not. The church space has been created from 4 other buildings and is next to the iconic Alhambra Theatre. The building is designed to be used not just as a church but also as a community space and Outreach Centre.

All spaces are fully accessible. Access information for Fountains church.

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Information Source: www.fcb.church/

Kala Sangam Arts Centre

(10 minutes slight incline walk from St George’s Hall )

Kala Sangam is an intercultural arts hub which aims to reflect the diversity of contemporary Britain through the work they present, the artists they support and the communities they engage. Specialising in South Asian arts and culture with  outreach activities extending regionally and nationally.

In Sanskrit, ‘Kala’ means arts and ‘Sangam’ means a meeting point. Kala Sangam aims to bring people and communities together to create and experience high-quality diverse art, to increase understanding and awareness of different cultures, and to provide talent development pathways for young people and emerging artists into a career in the arts.

There has been a lot of re-development work going on in Bradford City Centre which has included the temporary rehousing of Kala Sangam whilst their new premises has been refurbished. The centre is currently housed in Bank House ready for the move to it’s new premises later on in 2025.

The Studio workshop space is accessible only via a flight of 6 stairs with right side descending handrail. 

All other spaces are fully accessible. More Access information for Kala Sangam.

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Information Source: www.kalasangam.org/

The Great Victoria Hotel

(5 minutes flat walk from St George’s Hall)

Built in 1867 and originally a grand railway hotel, the Great Victoria is a landmark Victorian building, built when Bradford was the textile capital of the world as a destination for industry leaders and those seeking a luxurious break.

Centrally located, opposite Bradford Interchange bus and train station, in the heart of Bradford’s cultural city centre. With a magnificent façade, its imposing appearance represents a city rich in history, heritage and cultural diversity. The hotel is within walking distance of theatres and the National Media Museum.
Over the years, the hotel has been a favourite haunt for wealthy merchants, stars of the stage and political leaders. Today it is a stylish hotel with 73 chic, individually styled bedrooms.

The hotel works closely with Bradford City of Film and is often used by cast and crew of TV and films shooting in the district. Bradford is a major film destination, which boosts the local economy and adds to a growing sense of confidence in the city.

We will us the Great Victoria Hotel for Baggage storage and Workshop spaces.

Entry at the front is via ramp to a door with no external handle or bell. A steward will be responsible for attending to the door.

Entry to the lower floor Velasco Suite workshop space is on street level and the external double doors have a bell. There is an approximately two inch lip at the threshold. There will be a steward available to open the door and assist with entry.

All other spaces are fully accessible. More information on Access at the Great Victoria Hotel.

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Information Source: VisitBradford.com/