Bishop Blaise was the patron saint of woolcombers in bradford, and was celebrated every 7 years on the sunday closes to Febraury 3rd, with thousands coming out for parade through bradford in celebration.
Bradford Industrial Museum and Bradford Wooly Heritage co are reviving the festival, with demonstrations, stalls selling wool and textile products, food and drinks, music and entertainment all on site at the museum.
As part of the festival, Join artist Naseem Darbey for a super speedy beginners go at felt making. This is a fun, wet, soapy session using wool to create your own felt picture to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+, children must be supervised by an adult.
24 December – Early close at 2.30pm
25 & 26 December – Closed
27 – 30 December normal opening hours apply
31 December – Early close at 2:30pm
1 & 2 January – Closed
3 January Normal opening resumes
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
All Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11:00 – 4:00 except Bolling Hall.
All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday
Signposted from Bradford Ring Road and Harrogate Road (A658). Bus 645 from Market Street or Hall Ings. All buses stop at Moorside Road. On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.
From Bradford City Centre, the 660 bus departs from Drake Street stop D1, (alight at Moorside Road), and the 645 departs from Hall Ings stop H11, (alight at Harrogate Road then an approx 10 min walk).
For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com
1 February 2026 11:00 am – 1 February 2026 3:00 pm
14 December 2025 12:30 pm – 14 December 2025 3:30 pm
25 January 2026 1:00 pm – 25 January 2026 3:30 pm
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