Details for all Bradford Literature Festival’s event venues can be found below, including a What3Words location ID and accessibility information. You can also view our handy venues map, to see event locations in Bradford’s city centre and at the University of Bradford.
For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.
Richmond Building what3words location: life.bond.blast.
Wheelchair and lift access is available via the west entrance (Register Office Entrance). Accessible toilets are available, and Blue Badge parking spaces are available in Norfolk Gardens. All City Hall venues are fully accessible.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/bradford-city-hall.
City Hall what3words location: foil.cakes.jungle.
Wheelchair and lift access is available via the west entrance (Register Office Entrance). Accessible toilets are available, and Blue Badge parking spaces are available in Norfolk Gardens. All City Hall venues are fully accessible.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/bradford-city-hall.
City Hall what3words location: foil.cakes.jungle.
Wheelchair spaces are available, with easy access from a layby to the Stalls level. Please note scooters and outdoor vehicles cannot be accommodated due to space constraints. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available. Please be aware that there is no lift access to the Dress Circle and Grand Tier; the lift only serves the Stalls Level. Please notify BLF of your needs when booking.
For more information about venue accessibility, please visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/accessibility-information.
what3words location: almost.nature.dice.
Parking: There is no dedicated parking at the venue, but there is street parking nearby. There are four Blue Badge parking sites nearby on Piccadilly and Dale Street, with a maximum stay of two hours.
Accessibility: There is lift access available to all areas of the building. Loading Bay is designed as an accessible and inclusive space, featuring step-free access, wheelchair and carer spaces on the ground floor of the theatre, and lift access to the gallery and basement levels. Mobility scooters can be parked in the yard, and front of house staff are available to assist with finding a suitable location. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor. Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf are warmly welcomed.
Loading Bay what3words location: just.joined.flash.
City Park what3words: jungle.valid.music.
National Science and Media Museum what3words location: dare.fonts.also.
Cubby Broccoli Cinema is located on Level 1. Wheelchair access requires use of the main museum lift. If you are visiting the cinema after the museum closes at 17.00 and require lift access, please let a member of staff know.
From the cinema doors, there is a ramped entrance/exit to the auditorium and seating for four wheelchair users.
There are no toilets on Level 1—the nearest are on Level 0, accessible via the lift.
The cinema doors require a code in order to be opened from the outside. If you need to leave the cinema during a film, please inform a member of staff, so they can let you back in to the cinema.
More information on accessibility at the National Science and Media Museum can be found here: National Science and Media Museum Useful Information.
Pictureville what3words location: dream.storms.whites.
Wheelchair access to Pictureville requires use of a wheelchair lift. Please inform a member of cinema staff if you need to use it.
The cinema has one wheelchair space. Accessible toilets are located in Pictureville Bar, just outside the cinema.
More information on accessibility at the National Science and Media Museum can be found here: National Science and Media Museum Useful Information.
For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.
Norcroft Centre what3words location: skips.poem.spite.
Wheelchair spaces are available, please note scooters and outdoor vehicles cannot be accommodated due to space constraints. Please inform BLF of your needs when booking. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/accessibility-information.
The Alhambra Theatre what3words location: lies.drag.calms.
Ginger Goose is an accessible venue, with facilities for the disabled and access for guide dogs.
Ginger Goose what3words location: occupy.squad.match
The Light Bradford is an accessible venue with wheelchair access throughout and lift access.
The Light Bradford what3words location: pushes.loaded.farm.
Wheelchair and lift access is available via the west entrance (Register Office Entrance). Accessible toilets are available, and Blue Badge parking spaces are available in Norfolk Gardens. All City Hall venues are fully accessible.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/bradford-city-hall.
City Hall what3words location: foil.cakes.jungle.
For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.
Richmond Building what3words location: life.bond.blast.
Bright Building what3words location: builds.analogy.solo.
City Park what3words: jungle.valid.music.
For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.
Richmond Building what3words location: life.bond.blast.
Located in the heart of Thornton village, this modest terraced home has witnessed over 200 years of transformation — from the Brontë family’s early years, to life as a butchers shop, a restaurant, a museum, and now a restored cultural space at the centre of a growing community.
The ground floor is fully accessible via a lift through our café area. Please note that certain areas may be closed during soft furnishings, maintenance or ongoing works.
Brontë Birthplace, Thornton Village wha3words location: buns.issue.luxury
Please note some ground is uneven. Flat access is available from the Stott Hill entrance and through the North Door, with accessibility ramps on the north side for access to the East End. Some areas may be darker at certain times. Accessible toilets are available. For disabled parking information, please contact the Cathedral directly.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit.
what3words location: purely.state.moves.
For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.
Norcroft Centre what3words location: skips.poem.spite.
The Underground is fully accessible entry via a street level ramp and has an accessible, gender neutral bathroom.
The Underground what3words location: again.less.thank
Undercliffe Cemetery has several broad paved paths that are wheelchair accessible.
Undercliffe Cemetery entrance what3words location: chill.landed.shirt.
There is lift access at the museum entrance, and much of the site is wheelchair accessible. As a historic building, the museum is compact in places, with some narrow corridors to navigate.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit https://www.bradfordpolicemuseum.com/yourvisit
Bradford Police Museum what3words location: sketch.carry.rear.
Please note some ground is uneven. Flat access is available from the Stott Hill entrance and through the North Door, with accessibility ramps on the north side for access to the East End. Some areas may be darker at certain times. Accessible toilets are available. For disabled parking information, please contact the Cathedral directly.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit.
Bradford Cathedral what3words location: purely.state.moves.
The Bradford Synagogue is a historic building. If you have accessibility concerns please contact the BLF team, or contact Bradford Synagogue directly via their website: https://www.bradfordsynagogue.co.uk/contact-us
Bradford Reform Synagogue what3words location: remain.bills.like.
City Park what3words: jungle.valid.music.
People Powered Press what3words location: dozen.hobby.strong
City Park what3words: jungle.valid.music.
Saltaire United Reformed Church what3words location: wider.loses.rash
Wheelchair and lift access is available via the west entrance (Register Office Entrance). Accessible toilets are available, and Blue Badge parking spaces are available in Norfolk Gardens. All City Hall venues are fully accessible.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/bradford-city-hall.
City Hall what3words location: foil.cakes.jungle.
The meet-up point will be at the canal side roof space of Salts Mill.
Salts Mill entrance what3words location: winner.fled.items.
Bright Building what3words location: builds.analogy.solo.
The Majestic Bradford is a wheelchair accessible venue and has wheelchair accessible parking.
The Majestic Bradford what3words location: pretty.skinny.fines
The Broadway Bradford is an accessible level, with shops located on the ground floor. There are accessible toilets and wheelchair hire is available. There are accessible car parking bays and the centre also has a sensory room on site.
The Broadway Bradford what3words location: shaky.basis.clocks.
City Park what3words: jungle.valid.music.
Saltaire United Reformed Church what3words location: wider.loses.rash
This venue is wheelchair accessible with a lift to all floors.
Cartwright Hall what3words location: reef.rams.sorters.
Cambridge House what3words location: blows.sample.blur
Wheelchair access is available; please visit Hotel Reception for assistance. Accessible toilets are available within the Princess Ballroom. To reserve disabled parking, please contact the hotel directly.
For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/midland-hotel.
Midland Hotel entrance what3words location: judge.agents.engine.
The Old Bell chapel has an accessible ramp for wheelchair users.
The Old Bell Chapel what3words location: elite.images.fork