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Blaise Wool Festival 2025

2 Feb 2025

11:00 - 16:00

Bradford Industrial Museum

Join us in this annual celebration of Bishop Blaise, the Patron Saint of Woolcombers, and Bradford’s proud woolly history.

There’s lots to do:
A range of stalls selling a range of wool, yarn and textile based products
Food Vendors
Coffee van
Rita’s Kitchen selling incredible Indian food
Live performances including Hall Royd Brass Band
Exhibition & demonstrations from the Bradford Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers.
Beginners Felting workshops through the day.

Bishop Blaise himself will be telling the story of how thousands used to celebrate his day in February, and of course you can enjoy our fantastic permanent displays.

Time Activity/Workshop/Talk
11.00am Museum open, stalls
11.30am – 12.30pm Felt workshop Morning Session
12.00 – 12.45pm Hallroyd Brass Band 1st Performance
1.00 – 1.30pm Bradford Voices Choir 1st Performance
1.00 – 2.00pm Felt Workshop Lunchtime Session
1.30 – 2.00pm Talk: Bradford Cathedral connections to St. Blaise and wool industry with Rev. Cannon Ned Lunn
1.45 – 2.30pm Hallroyd Brass Band 2nd Performance
2.30 – 3.30pm Felt Workshop Afternoon Session
2.45 – 3.15pm Bradford Voices 2nd Performance Exhibition Space
4.00pm Museum Closes

A great Wooltastic day out for the whole family!

Admission free, everyone welcome.

Ticket Information

General Free

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Venue Details

Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum
BD2 3HP

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