Recipe for a Pilgrimage

• Take Bradford's beautiful Cathedral, with its changing perspectives of light and shadow, luminous with summer sun, mysterious in the dusk or flickering in candlelight on a winters evening. Add a rich blend of stillness and movement, silence and sound, word and song.

• Create a theme journey, which highlights the long history and beautiful features of the Cathedral. Themes may be topical or historic, with contemporary issues and historic turning points explored in a blend of fact and reflection

• Add music which is varied, in mood and in origin. tranquil medieval plainsong intoned from afar, interweaving Tudor motets sung in the resonant shadows, or vibrant songs of the world-wide Church.

• Select readings drawn from a wealth of literature both ancient and modern, world-wide. Include the most inspiring writers and poets of their day, such as St Augustine, Dag Hammarskjold, Dame Cicely Saunders or Spike Milligan's war poetry.

• Listen to voices of Faith speaking from their own diverse experience and on behalf of many others, and see life in the world-wide community from new perspectives.

• Bring together these special ingredients for a journey of the heart and mind in a peaceful time of reflection and prayer.

• Mull quietly in the presence of God, and hear his music behind the words of life.

DAY-TIME PILGRIMAGES
Daytime Pilgrimages or Quiet Days for groups.

Mothers, Union Groups: a special pilgrimage has been devised for MU groups, which complements the themes of the much loved annual Lady Day Service - those of Mary and of family life.

Five Chapels Pilgrimage: the group moves round the East End of the Cathedral, exploring the themes o f each. chapel - the Bede Chapel, (sometimes called the Chapel o f the Pioneers), St Aidan,s Chapel, the Holy Spirit Chapel, the Lady Chapel, and the Peace Chapel.

Quiet Days or part days, as required.

Individual visitors and pilgrims are always welcome in the Cathedral and its Chapels, where you can light a candle or write in the Book of Intercessions. A variety of informative and reflective materials will support your visit.

GUIDED TOURS

There's even more here than meets the eye!

• Enjoy a guided tour in this beautiful building, where everything has a meaning and a story

• See a city revealed - through its hidden Cathedral!
  

• Unlock the secrets of Brad fords past
  

• Discover the treasures of 1300 years of faith on this site
  

• See the evidence of change in a developing city
  

• Hear inspiring stories of individuals - astronomers and apprentices, manufacturers and mill-hands - 'a glorious ragbag of saints and sinners''
  

• Experience a peaceful oasis now, where battle once raged
  

• Discover the Christian faith richly expressed in wood and stone, fabric and glass, sign and symbol
  

• Find out about a living Cathedral and its community from welcoming, friendly guides
  

• Individuals and small or large groups - all are welcome
  

• Can be booked well in advance, or at shorter notice
  

• We can tailor the Tour to your interests
  

• Refreshments can be arranged for Cathedral visits
  

• Guided tours: small charge or donation
  

• Pilgrimages - no charge but donations are welcome

Why not bring your group
for a Cathedral Pilgrimage or Tour?

Alternatively, strengthen the links between Cathedral and Diocese, and celebrate the life of your church and community by asking the Pilgrim Singers and Readers to come and visit and tell your story with a specifically written Pilgrimage at your own church.

Enquiries and bookings:
Mrs Caroline Moore, Lay Chaplain (Education)
The Cathedral Office
Bradford Cathedral
Tel: 01274 777720