St George's Day

The 23rd April is a time to celebrate. From great food, world-class literature, and real ale, there are loads of reasons to celebrate St. George’s Day.

Discover more about the history of St. George’s Hall Bradford, Grade II listed Victorian building and the oldest concert hall still in use in the United Kingdom. Famous names to have performed there include Victorian author Charles Dickens, who read extracts from his novel A Christmas Carol in the auditorium in 1854. In more recent times the venue has hosted musicians, entertainers and cultural icons such as Paul Weller, and the Hallé Orchestra.

Explore literary England – Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were the authors of some of the best-loved books in the English language. Charlotte’s novel Jane Eyre(1847), Emily’s Wuthering Heights (1847), and Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) were written over a hundred and fifty years ago, yet their power still moves readers today.

Immerse yourself in the story of the gallant knight St. George and his legendary battle against the fearful dragon. Take a look at the English Heritage guide to discover the history behind England’s patron saint and have a go at making your very own cardboard sword to fend off any dragons. Go to english-heritage.org.uk

Explore England’s World Heritage Story virtually – your chance to experience one of the greatest stories ever told, starring UNESCO World Heritage Site Saltaire. Did you know that when Salts Mill opened in 1853, it was the biggest factory in the world? 3000 workers toiled away at 1200 looms, producing 30,000 yards of cloth every single day.

The English countryside is stunning in the springtime.  So why not discover the beauty of Bradford and district, where there are hundreds of great walks through the woods and over the moors.

Let’s make a toast to St. George's Day, enjoy a pint of local brew and sample some Yorkshire puddings.  Discover Traditional pubs and bars serving a fantastic selection of real ale in the Bradford District.  These include cafe bars, traditional pubs, rural gems and many more. Explore and sample a wide selection of locally brewed ales, we are proud to be home to a number of breweries, there is everything from award-winning Timothy Taylors to smaller independent micro breweries.

Afternoon Tea is a quintessentially English tradition and a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Bradford & district.  Looking for the best Afternoon Tea Bradford has to offer? Try our top picks for the freshest scones and finger-cut sandwiches, Masala chai and more.

Celebrate everything local, make the most of all of the local suppliers and producers we have and celebrate St. George’s Day the Yorkshire way.