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Lost Waters, Hidden Words: A Walking Trail of Bradford Beck

28 Jun 2025

11:30 - 13:30

City Park

Hidden under Bradford’s bustling streets flows the Bradford Beck, an underground river rich in history and mystery. Follow a trail of 15 striking dark slate plaques marking its secret path, each one offering a poetic clue to the beck’s story. 

Each plaque features two lines from a beautiful poem by Jane Callaghan, winner of a 2015 public poetry competition, along with an arrow pointing out the beck’s hidden course. 

As you walk the trail, jot down the lines to piece together the full poem and uncover the lyrical story of Bradford’s buried waterway. It’s part scavenger hunt, part history walk, and part poetic adventure, perfect for curious minds and city explorers alike. 

This underground tour calls for sturdy footwear and weather-ready clothing.

Age Guidance
No Age Restriction

Ticket Information

General £7

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Venue Details

City Park

City Park, Bradford
BD1

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