Discover free learning resources, fully funded creative workshops and cultural experiences for schools across Bradford District.
Bradford has extraordinary stories to tell. From pioneering women footballers and the people who worked in our textile mills to the diverse communities that have shaped our district, Bradford Made helps bring these stories into your teaching.
Developed as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, Bradford Made offers free, curriculum-linked learning resources, creative workshops and opportunities for schools to explore Bradford's culture, history and heritage in engaging and imaginative ways.
Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next lesson, a workshop for your class or an opportunity to take learning beyond the school gates, there's something for you.
Explore Bradford Made
Download free learning resources
Bring local history into your teaching with Local Stories for Learners, a collection of 15 free activity packs exploring Bradford's hidden histories and untold stories.
Created with educators, artists, historians and cultural organisations, the packs offer:
- Ready-to-use activities that save valuable planning time.
- Links to curriculum subjects including History, English, Art, Geography, RE and PSHE.
- Original artwork, photographs, oral histories and other engaging resources.
- Flexible activities suitable for different ages, abilities and learning environments.
- Inclusive
Book a fully-funded creative workshop
Bring Bradford's stories to life with a fully funded Local Stories for Learners workshop, now open for booking.
Available from EYFS to KS5, these creative, hands-on workshops led by experienced facilitators explore Bradford's people, places and histories through drama, textiles, photography, music, visual art, calligraphy and more.
Choose the format that works for your learning environment:
- One-off workshop: A creative session lasting 1.5–2 hours.
- Three-session series: An opportunity to explore one local story in greater depth.
The workshops bring our free Local Stories for Learners activity packs to life, inspiring curiosity, creativity and a deeper connection to Bradford's heritage.
Email
[email protected] for more information or to book.
Big Days Out: Take learning beyond the classroom
What happens when learners can experience Bradford's history in the very places where its stories unfolded?
Big Days Out connect the Local Stories for Learners activity packs with visits to cultural and heritage spaces across Bradford District.
These experiences give young people opportunities to explore local stories beyond the classroom, discover collections and places connected to their learning, and develop a deeper understanding of the district they call home.
Interested in finding out more or getting your school involved? Email
[email protected]
Save the date: Bradford Made Cultural Education Exchange
Tuesday 2 February 2027 | Loading Bay, Bradford
Join us for a free CPD day for Bradford educators, building on last year's
Bradford Made Conference.
The Bradford Made Cultural Education Exchange will bring together educators, young people and cultural organisations to explore how we can create more locally relevant creative and cultural learning opportunities for young people across Bradford District.
Expect practical ideas to take back to your setting, examples of Bradford Made in action, insights from young people and opportunities to connect with local artists and cultural organisations.
The day will explore:
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Creative approaches to teaching and learning, including inclusive practice for learners with SEND.
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Opportunities to connect with Bradford's artists and cultural organisations.
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Ways to bring local culture and heritage into everyday learning.
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How we can overcome barriers to cultural trips and visits.
Free to attend, with lunch and refreshments provided. Supply cover costs of up to £206 are available.