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Face Painting - Selected dates throughout July & August

22/07/2026 - 06/08/2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Enjoy face painting on selected days throughout the Summer! What design will you go for? JULY Selected Dates: Wednesday 22nd July Thursday 23rd July Thursday 30th July AUGUST Selected Dates: Saturday 1st August Wednesday 5th August Thursday 6th August Please note this is a paid for activity and is not included in your entry ticket.

Wed 22 JulAlnwick Garden(4mi)

via Alnwick Garden

Community

Davina & The Vagabonds (USA)

Wed 22nd July 2026N.B. All guaranteed TLR Chorus seats now taken – PLEASE COME EARLY!

Wed 22 JulThe Live Room at Saltaire(4.1mi)

via The Live Room at SaltaireLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Woodwork Drop-in (Wed 22/07/26 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our woodwork studio. The post Woodwork Drop-in (Wed 22/07/26 am) appeared first on Hive Bradford.

Wed 22 JulHive Community Arts Bradford(4.1mi)

via Hive Community Arts Bradford

Community

Dodgeholme Residential Meeting – Shine Within

The residents group at Dodgeholme monthly meeting supported by NHP & Together Housing. People from the community are welcome to join the group.

Wed 22 JulJubilee Family Hub(4.8mi)

via Jubilee Family Hub

Community

New Chapter, New Me

Have you been through your own cancer journey? Would you like to connect with others who have had similar experiences? Join our coffee morning for women who have been through their own cancer journey. Let’s come together to support each other and embrace your new version of yourself.

Wed 22 JulJubilee Family Hub(4.8mi)

via Jubilee Family Hub

Community

ABC in cleaning toys

St James's Church is being delightfully mysterious about ABC in cleaning toys. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul09:00St James's Church(0.4mi)

via St James's Church

Talks & Lectures

Tea, Toast and Talk

A weekly community space to chill out and chat. There's got drinks and toast available, and a space to chat about life if you want to. Why not drop in and say hello?!

Wed 22 Jul09:00St. Francis Village Hall(1.2mi)

via St. Francis Village HallLocal gem

Community

Warm Spaces

A warm space for you to meet up with others. Free refreshments/wifi All ages welcome

Wed 22 Jul09:30Holy Trinity Church(1.7mi)

via Holy Trinity ChurchLocal gem

Community

Dodgeholme Residential Meeting - Shine Within

The residents group at Dodgeholme monthly meeting supported by NHP & Together Housing. People from the community are welcome to join the group.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Mixenden Activity Centre(3.5mi)

via Mixenden Activity Centre

Community

Rowanberries - Suzanne Smelt

Clayton Heights Methodist Church is being delightfully mysterious about Rowanberries - Suzanne Smelt. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Clayton Heights Methodist Church(1.8mi)

via Clayton Heights Methodist Church

Community

Temporary Closure Notice: Bolling Hall

Bolling Hall will be closed to the public to allow for essential decorating works. Plan your visit accordingly.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bracken Hall Countryside Centre(4.3mi)

via Bracken Hall Countryside CentreLocal gem

Community

Temporary Closure Notice: Bolling Hall

Bolling Hall will be closed to the public to allow for essential decorating works. Plan your visit accordingly.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bolling Hall Museum(4.7mi)

via Bolling Hall MuseumLocal gem

Dance

All Style Dance Fit

Wednesday 10-11am

Wed 22 Jul11:00Eldwick Memorial Hall(5mi)

via Eldwick Memorial HallCurated

Community

Share Church

An after school gathering for families which includes Bible stories, singing, prayers and food.

Wed 22 Jul16:15Great Horton Christian Fellowship(2.9mi)

via Great Horton Christian FellowshipLocal gem

Dance

Footloose Dance UK

Wednesdays 4:15pm-7:15pm

Wed 22 Jul17:15Eldwick Memorial Hall(5mi)

via Eldwick Memorial HallCurated

Community

Community Drop-In

Our Community Drop-In is for people who our Inner-City Team meet and get to know as they work in the city centre and surrounding areas. They are invited back for food and a Christian message and discussion. If you have someone you think would benefit from this evening please chat to Adrian Spink or Paul Oxford.

Wed 22 Jul17:30Sunbridge Road Mission(3.5mi)

via Sunbridge Road Mission

Community

Event Details

Event Details. South Square Centre. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 23 JulSouth Square Centre(0.1mi)

via South Square CentreCurated

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Venues with events near Thornton (Bradford)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

South Square Centre0.1 miles away St James's Church0.4 miles away St. Francis Village Hall1.2 miles away

More about Thornton (Bradford)

West Yorkshire, England

Thornton has nearby local names including Fountain Street Arts Project, South Square Centre and Headley Golf Course. We gather the dates around them so local plans are easier to find across Bradford. Near Here brings event details around Thornton in Bradford together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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