Bradford's ‘Warm Spaces’ are dedicated safe havens for anyone in need of help this spring amid the cost of living crisis.
The Warm Spaces are places people can go – completely free of charge – to spend time during the day or evenings if they are struggling to heat their homes.
The venues across the district are expected to offer additional facilities like hot drinks, free wi-fi, activities and access to information and advice.
The council’s libraries, the Industrial Museum and Bolling Hall Museum are already signed up to the scheme.
Here's an updated list of Warm Spaces near you, as of March 8, 2023.
To make finding your nearest Warm Space easier, type Ctrl+f on your computer and use the search bar to input an area (e.g. 'Shipley' or 'Manningham') or street name.
Warm Spaces in Bradford district
Wyke Library
Opening times: Monday and Thursday, 9.30am to 7pm; Tuesday and Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Wednesday, 9.30am to 1pm; Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm
What’s available: Hot drinks, seating area, accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, disabled toilets, activities, car parking
Frill and Flounce, 51 Town Gate, Wyke
Opening times: Wednesday and Thursday, 11am to 5pm
What’s available: "You can expect a comfortable, warm space to sit, free hot drinks, free phone/tablet or laptop charging, free access to our Wi-Fi hotspot, a variety of games such as playing cards, board games and jigsaws."
Wyke Christian Community Church
Opening times: Friday, 10am to 2pm
What's available: At ‘Seasons Cafe', there is a free choice of refreshments and food including breakfast and lunch, accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, dairy alternatives e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment, car parking
Royds Community Association, Delph Hill Community Centre, Wyke
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am to 3pm
What’s available: "A warm place to sit a free tea or coffee, Use of the sports hall and equipment when available, a book exchange, Internet access, a place to charge your device."
Oakenshaw Residents Association, St Andrew’s Church, Bradford Road, Oakenshaw
Opening times: TBC
What’s available: "A warm, friendly welcome always with, at least a hot drink. Monthly Friday lunch club provides a hot meal and friendly company. With additional resource we will extend this more frequently. Ability to charge phones. Crafty cafe to start in January with all welcome and will include hot drinks and cakes – dates to be announced. We’ll encourage a book swap."
East Bierley Community Sports Association, Liberal Club, 10 Croft St, Birkenshaw
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5pm to 9pm
What’s available: Free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, television, toilets, car park
Woodside Village Centre, 86 Fenwick Drive
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
What’s available: "We have free WiFi for the community to use, TVs to watch the freeview channels and music to listen to. We offer a café area which is fully heated with access to a community café for hot drinks and meals. A community hub for people to stay warm and meet other people, build friendships and help peoples wellbeing."
St John’s Church Hall, Cooper Lane
Opening times: Mondays, 10am-2pm
What's available: "We offer a warm welcome, a pleasant and comfortable environment in which to relax, tea/coffees, light lunches, board games, newspapers and books and films."
Buttershaw Baptist Church
Opening times: Sunday, 11am to 3.30pm
What's available: Hot drink, soup, sandwich, cake, accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, dairy alternatives e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities, car parking
St Michael’s Church, 80 Carr House Road, Shelf
Opening times: Open until March 28, Tuesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, car parking
Wibsey Library
Opening times: Monday, 9.30am to 7pm; Tuesday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Wednesday, 9.30am to 1pm; Thursday, 9.30am to 7pm; Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm
Beacon Community Church. ‘Food For Thought’ Community Cafe, Wibsey
Opening times: Mondays, 9am to 11am
What's available: "A Warm Space to be with people and chat, or a quiet seating area. Hot drinks, hot & cold snacks. Activities such as board games and jigsaws. Phone charging points. A warm welcome to all."
Salvation Army, Holroyd Hill, Wibsey
Opening times: Mondays, 10.30am to 2pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, car parking
St Matthew’s Church – Pop Up Pantry
Opening times: Thursday, 12pm to 1.30pm
What's available: Community cafe space with free tea, coffee, and company, free Wi-Fi, accessible entrance, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities. There is also a pop up pantry - £5 for about 16 items of food - including fresh fruit, veg and cupboard staples. £1 of the payment can be put into a Credit Union savings account. Vouchers for a free shop available to those in particular need.
Bierley Church, St John's Bierley Lane
Opening times: Saturday, 10.30am to 1pm
What’s available: "Refreshments, company, warmth. Activities. Come and join us. Quiet space. See bierleychurch.com for other community events including youth and children’s, homework club and pop up cinema."
The Salvation Army, St Margaret’s Avenue
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 3pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities, television, WiFi, tea and coffee, comfortable seating, baby and toddler toys/facilities, car park, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets
Ebenezer Methodist Church, Rooley Lane, Dudley Hill
Opening times: Friday, 11am to 1pm for simple communion, soup and a sandwich; Saturday, 10am to 12pm for coffee and cake; Sunday, 10am to 12.30pm for church service followed by coffee
What's available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, car parking
St Christopher’s Church, Holmewood Road
Opening times: Tuesday 10.30am to 1pm
What’s available: "Our warm space runs alongside our food pantry. The food pantry has a suggested donation of £3 but the warm space is completely free. We have hot drinks and biscuits available with space to chat or be quiet. All are welcome."
The Sutton Centre, 51 Kyffin Place, Holme Wood
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9.30am to 3.30pm; Thursday and Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm; Sunday, 4pm to 8pm
What's available: "A space in our cafe area with free Wi-Fi, secure mobile phone charging point, hot drinks, snacks and live TV."
Bolling Hall Museum
Opening times: Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Prentice Hill CIC, Parkside Community Centre, Avenue Road
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets
Bradford Trident, The Parkside Sports Centre, Parkside Road, West Bowling
Opening times: Wednesday, 12pm to 2pm
What’s available: "Soup and rolls, hot drinks, reading materials, join in and activities running."
Skills2achieve LTD, Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road
Opening times: Thursday and Friday, 10am to 3pm
What’s available: Urdu and English spoken. Hot drinks, sandwiches, biscuits, food, games, accessible entrance, car parking, baby changing facilities, car park
Shine (West Bowling) and St Stephen’s Church
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3pm
What's available: Sofas, hot and cold drinks, accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities, budget advice and pop up pantry for low cost food on a Tuesday at 12pm
Marshfield Primary School, Thornton Lane
Opening times: Thursday, 9am to 11am
What’s available: Punjabi and Urdu also spoken. Accessible entrance, free devices to use, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, magazines, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities, car parking
The West End Centre
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm; Friday, 9am to 1pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free devices to use, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, activities
Red Letter Project, Great Horton Community Hub & Library, Beldon Road
Opening times: Tuesday, 10am to 2pm, Thursday, 10am to 1pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, outdoor space/activities, car park, jigsaws
Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank, 926 Great Horton Road
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5pm
What’s available: Charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap. Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati also spoken.
Mayfield Community Group, Mayfield Cricket Club, Mayfield Terrace, Clayton
Opening times: Monday, 10am to 2pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, library corner, book borrowing/swap, Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities, board games, books, DVD
West Bowling Centre, Clipstone Street
Opening times: Until March 30, 2023. Monday and Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, car park. Languages spoken include Czech, English, Hindko, Latvian, Mirpuri, Polish, Punjabi, Slovak, Russian and Urdu.
Clayton Village Hall, Reva Syke Road
Opening times: Fridays, 1pm to 3pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, magazines, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment
St. John’s Community Rooms, St John's Church, Clayton
Opening times: Thursday, 1pm to 4pm
What’s available: "Join us for tea and biscuits / coffee and cake, friendship, support, table games, activities – WI-FI. ALL WELCOME. FREE OF CHARGE."
Clayton Gospel Hall, Bradford Road, Clayton
Opening times: Sunday, 12pm-1pm
What’s available: "Join us for a free cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate (all Fairtrade) with home baking and fresh fruit. We would love to meet you."
Scholemoor Beacon, Scholemoor Community Centre, Dracup Avenue
Opening times: Mondays 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 6pm (community cafe); Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm (except first Wednesday of the month, wellbeing cafe); Thursdays, 10am to 3pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free devices to use, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, car parking, information and advice.
Anand Milan Centre, St Wilfrid’s Community Hall, St Wilfrid’s Road, off Clayton Road, Lidget Green
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am to 1.30pm
What’s available: Hot Drinks, WiFi, join in with Gujarati Bhajan singing, accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, car park.
Lidget Green Healthy Living Centre
Opening times:Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm; Thursdays, 12pm to 2pm (Ladies only)
What's available: Accessible entrance, Free Wi-Fi, free devices to use, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits.
MMTQ, 1 Lidget Terrace
Opening times: Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am to 1.15pm; Monday to Friday, 4.30pm to 7.30pm; Weekends, 2pm to 4pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, activities, play equipment. English, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Arabic spoken.
Chapel of Grace, 355 Great Horton Road
Opening times: Sunday, 1pm-2pm
What’s available: Free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, toilets, car parking
Artworks Creative Communities, Delius Arts & Cultural Centre, 29 Great Horton Road
Opening times: Until March 24. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12pm to 2pm
What’s available: "Warm, accessible, friendly and welcoming space. Expect free Wi-Fi, board games, books and magazines, hot drinks and biscuits. New crafts & activities to try each week."
Horton Moravian Church, Little Horton Lane
Opening times: Initially 9am to 12 noon
What’s available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, activities
MAPA Bradford, 1 Coates Street, West Bowling
Opening times: Listed as December 12, 2022 to March 31, 2023 - contact
Paul Bose on 07824 162031 for updated times
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free devices to use, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, television, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, car parking
Primetime at The Vine, Parsonage Road, Laisterdyke
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm
What’s available: "Inside our Community Cafe, reducing the stigma, come and join us for a free hot drink in a relaxed cafe space. Community library of books and board games."
Fountains Church Bradford, Glydegate Square
Opening times: Tuesday, 12pm to 3.30pm, and Thursday, 12pm to 2pm
What’s available: Tuesday, 12pm to 1.30pm, hot food and a warm welcome, Grace Kitchen entrance; Tuesday, 1.30 to 3.30pm, cafe style warm space to relax and share company – hot drinks, board games, jigsaws, self-directed art/craft/hobbies, separate quiet space, The Hub, Chester Street entrance; Thursday, 12pm to 2pm, hot food and a warm welcome, drop-in advice session, Grace Kitchen entrance.
Bradford Community Cinemas, 2 Priestley Street, Thornton
Opening times: Monday, 10am to 2pm
What’s available: Free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and cake, toilets
Thornton Community Library, Market Street, Thornton
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm; Friday, 2pm to 4pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm
What’s available: "A welcome at the local library with easy chairs, a hot drink, use of wifi and computer, books, chess set and plans to introduce games and jigsaws."
St James Church, 300 Thornton Road, Thornton
Opening times:Thursday, 1pm to 4pm; Saturday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: Free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, car parking.
City Library
Opening times: Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm
WomenZone, 19-21 Hubert Street
Opening times: Until March 31. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am to 12pm.
What’s available: "A seating area next to our cafe with TV, WiFi, hot drink and light hot meal."
The Salvation Army day shelter, Leeds Road - a centre for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4pm
What's available: A community centre where people can relax and keep warm, accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, television, laundry facilities, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, outdoor space/activities
Laisterdyke Library
Opening times: Monday and Thursday, 9.30am to 7pm; Tuesday and Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Wednesday, 9.30am to 1pm; Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm
Umm Ul Qura Islamic Centre, 93 Greenhill Lane
Opening times: 10am to 4pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, car park. Volunteers speak Urdu, Pahari, Punjabi. Pashto, Mandinka and others. English language learning available.
Feversham Primary Academy, Harewood Street
Opening times: 9am to 4pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, play equipment. Punjabi and Urdu spoken.
Karmand Community Centre
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 10pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, television, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, car park. Languages spoken include Slovak, Hungarian, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Pashto, Hindko.
Dixons Marchbank Primary School, Community room, Marchbank Road
Opening times: Until March 2023. Friday, 10am to 3pm.
BWICCA (Checkpoint), 45 Westgate Bradford
Opening times: Monday, 6pm to 8pm; Friday, 8pm till late; Sunday, 8pm till late.
What’s available: "Plenty of seating area, food and warm drink on Mondays, games music and conversations."
Bevan Healthcare and Wellbeing Centre, 14-16 Piccadilly
Opening times: Tuesday, 10am to 1pm
What’s available: "A warm space for members of the Bradford community every Tuesday 10am – 1pm. Individuals attending will have access to phone charging points, Wi-Fi, reading material, arts and craft activities, information on how to keep warm and reduce living costs. Warm food and beverages provided, such as porridge and soup."
Bradford Central Foodbank and Advice Centre, Jubilee Centre, Jermyn Street
Opening times: Mondays, 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Wednesdays, 11am to 2pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities
Dominica Association Bradford, 10 Worthington Street
Opening times: March 8 and 9, 10am to 3pm; March 12, 3pm to 8pm; March 15 and 16, 10am to 3pm; March 19, 3pm to 8pm; March 22 and 23, 10am to 3pm; March 26, 3pm to 8pm; March 29 and 30, 10am to 3pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, toilets, activities
Mary Magdalene Church, Wood Street
Mayfield Community Group, Mayfield Cricket Club
Opening times: Mondays, 10am to 2pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, Activities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities
Mary Magdalene Church, Wood Street
Opening times: Wednesdays, 6pm to 8.30pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, car parking. Languages include English, Urdu and Punjabi
Shahjalal Latifiah Academy, 61-63 Lumb Lane
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 8pm
What’s available: "A warm space to sit down, read, meditate, pray and contemplate. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Sorry no WiFi."
Yam Spice Foods Ltd
Opening times: Monday, 10am to 12pm
What's available: Hot drink (tea, coffee, chocolate), hot meal to eat or take away, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, television, toilets, mental health, wellbeing advice
Tomorrow’s World Association, Stanacre allotment
Opening times: Saturday, 12pm to 3pm
What’s available: "Come and enjoy nature". Charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, activities, outdoor space/activities
St Augustine’s, Otley Road
Opening times: Tuesday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "Quiet seating area, opportunities for conversation, coffee, cake, and company."
Otley Road and Undercliffe Community Works, Undercliffe Lane
Opening times: Monday to Wednesday, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
What’s available: "Come and relax in a comfy chair, have a warm drink and relax. Read a book or watch TV or have a chat."
Connecting Roma C.I.C, Inspire Academy, 162 Lumb Lane
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
What's available: "Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sandwiches, fruit and snacks. Magazines, board games, free WiFi, charge your phone, watch a movie. Multilingual speakers available. Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish, Romanes, Urdu. Health and wellbeing support, Signposting and referrals can be made to meet support needs."
Manningham Library
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 7pm; Friday, Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
Girlington Community Centre, Girlington Road
Opening times: Tuesday, 5pm to 8pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, activities, car parking, gas and electric top ups (eligibility criteria applies)
St Phillips Church, Washington Street
Opening times: 10.30 to 1pm
What’s available: "A hot drink, cake, conversation and our community pantry (£5 for 12 items)"
St Saviours Parish Church, St Saviours Church Hall, Ings Way
Opening times: Every second Wednesday of the month, 11.30am to 1.30pm
What’s available: "A community lunch which offers soup, sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks, free of charge. Friendly conversation."
Cafe West Healthy Living Centre, Wanstead Crescent, Allerton
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free devices to use, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, television, magazines, newspapers, library corner, book borrowing/swap, Laundry facilities, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, outdoor space/activities
Saffron Dean Community Association/Weymouth Centre, The Weymouth Centre, 2A Weymouth Avenue, Allerton
Opening times: 10am to 4pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities
St Peters Church Hall, 268 Allerton Road, Allerton
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am to 12 noon.
What’s available: A hot drink and a biscuit, warmth, other people to chat with. Access to books and magazines. A quiet space, toilet facilities.
Age UK Bradford District, 338 Allerton Road, Allerton
Opening times: Until March 31. Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 4pm.
What’s available: "A bit of company; free access to our stock of books whilst in the Hub; free access to a tablet device whilst in the Hub; free WiFi (when possible); seating area."
Heaton Hub, St. Martin’s Church, Haworth Road, Heaton
Opening times: Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm; Thursday, 10am to 4pm; Friday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "A quiet seating area, a hot drink and a community library with crafts. Thursdays offer a community pantry and under 5s story time."
St James Community Church, Bolton Road
Opening times: Wednesday, 2pm to 4.30pm
What’s available: "Relaxed seating area in our beautiful church building, with light refreshments and optional activities. Quiet listening space available for those who might need it. Warm welcome to all."
St Luke’s Church, Harrogate Road
Opening times: Thursdays at 2pm until March 31, 2023
What's available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, toilets, disabled toilets, play equipment, activities, car parking
Bradford Industrial Museum
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday, Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Men@eccy, Eccleshill Mechanics Institute, Stonehall Road
Opening times: Tuesday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "Older Men’s Warm Space (over 50’s). Variety of activities, exercise, speakers, hot drinks, biscuits, fresh fruit, indoor games such as pool and dominoes."
St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wrose
Opening times: Wednesday, 12.30pm to 3pm
What’s available: "Free hot drinks, cake and biscuits. Seating area for chatting or being alone. Crossword/puzzle books, cards, dominoes and board games. Children’s toys, Lego, drawing equipment."
Bolton Villas Family Church, Livingstone Road
Opening times: Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 3pm
What’s available: "A cafe area and snug with comfy seating with TV, free wifi and free hot drinks."
Bolton Woods Community Centre, Livingston Road
Opening times: Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm
What's available: "Home made soups, hot drinks and snacks." Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment, car park.
Bradford New Church, Ashfield Avenue, Frizinghall
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "Free hot drink. Free access to microwave, toaster and grill to make toast and warm up tinned food. Indoor seating in the church hall."
St Margaret’s Church, Shipley Fields Road, Frizinghall
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am to 12noon
What’s available: "Drop in cafe, with free drinks and light refreshments, opportunity to chat or play table games like dominoes."
Crag Road Methodist Church, Shipley
Opening times: Fridays, 1pm to 3pm
What's available: "Free Hot drinks, biscuits/cakes, soup and bread lunch, conversation and company"
Wrose Chapel, Low Ash Avenue
Opening times: Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm
What’s available: "Coffee and natter"
Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company, Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
What's available: "You can visit our cafe area, purchase hot food, there will be activities and entertainment available and some free hot meals available to those in need."
St John’s Community Church Greengates, Harrogate Road
Opening times: Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm
What’s available: "Free WiFi, free refreshments including hot drinks and snacks, jigsaw, board games, craft activities, a friendly welcome with people to talk to if you would like otherwise sit quietly and relax on your own."
Springfield Youth Centre, The Springfield Centre, Idlethorp Way
Opening times: Homework Club, Wednesday, 3:30pm to 5pm; Friday, 3.15pm to 4.15pm
What’s available: "Homework Club is an opportunity for young people to come after school to study and catch up on homework with the support of youth workers. Provided with juice, hot drinks, biscuits and access to laptops
"Friday’s is an opportunity for people to drop in on their way home from school for a hot drink and a slice of toast, we will also provide some activities and access to our community library."
Age UK Bradford District, 45/47 Bradford Road, Idle
Opening times: Until March 31. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm
What's available: "A bit of company; free access to our stock of books whilst in the Hub; free access to a tablet device whilst in the Hub; free wi-fi (when possible); seating area."
Idle Baptist Church, Bradford Road, Idle
Opening times: March 21
What's available: "Hot drinks, Cake. At 12 noon lunch is served to those wishing to stay."
Shipley Salvation Army, Rhodes Place
Opening times: Every Friday, 10am to 12noon
What’s available: "Hot drinks & biscuits (all free), time to chat, bring your own craft or share our adult colouring books & felt tips, babies & small children’s play resources also available. Suitable for all ages."
Age UK Bradford District, Unit 4/5, Arndale Mall, Shipley
Opening times: Until March 31. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
What’s available: "A bit of company; free access to our stock of books whilst in the Hub; free access to a tablet device whilst in the Hub; free wi-fi (when possible); seating area."
Shipley Library
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm
The People Powered Press, Salts Works, 202 Saltaire Road, Shipley
Opening times: Fridays, 10am to 3pm
What's available: "10am: informal poetry group with Poet in Residence Antony Dunn.
"11.00am – 3.00pm: An open community space – all welcome. Activities will be organised as we go along. You might want to try something new, you might want to do some printing with us, you might want to share a skill, help out or start a group. You might just want a quiet hour to read. We’re easy. The heating’s on, the kettle’s ready and our space is your space for the day."
Hive, Kirkgate Shipley
Opening times:Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
What’s available: "A seating area with hot drinks, access to computers and the internet and creative materials."
Shipley Baptist Church, New Kirkgate
Opening times: 10am to 4pm
What’s available: Seating, company, hot drinks, board games
Christian Life Church, 4 Manor Lane, Shipley
Opening times: Tuesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
What’s available: "A cafe area with a dedicated baby area, soft play area, reading corner, dressing up corner and other play items. Ideally suited for babies and under 5’s and their carers.We’ll also serve tea, coffee and juice."
Holy Trinity Church, Idle
Opening times: Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, Hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, television, magazines, newspapers, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, play equipment, car parking
Thackley Methodist Community Centre, Thackley Road
Opening times:Mondays, 1pm to 4pm except December 26, 2022, and January 2, 2023
What's available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, car parking
The St Hugh’s Community Centre, St Hugh’s Centre, Coach Road, Baildon
Opening times: Wednesdays, 9am to 2pm
What's available: "We offer a friendly welcome, seating areas, hot drinks, soup and a roll lunch from 12 noon to 1.30pm with cakes and biscuits, newspapers, a small lending library, free WiFi."
Baildon Methodist Church and Wesleys Community Hub
Opening times:Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; Saturday, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "Warm and friendly cafe area where people. free soup and a roll between 12.00 and 13.30 each weekday. Community Pantry and warm clothes (both help-yourself basis). People to talk to. Signposting to advice services. Free use of wifi."
Baildon Library, 2 Northgate, Baildon
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am to 2pm; Wednesday, 9.30am to 1pm
What’s available: "We can offer warmth, a quiet seating area, free Wi-fi, newspapers, plug socket to charge devices, and access to free PCs, in addition to our book borrowing service. Unfortunately due to the size restrictions of our temporary facility, we’re unable to offer warm drinks or toilets at this time."
The Eldwick Church, Otley Road, Eldwick
Opening times: Tuesdays, 8am to 9.30am; Thursdays from 8am to 10am
What's available: Free breakfast offering cereals and toast by self-service, toilets, disabled toilets, accessible entrance, outdoor space/activities, car parking, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices
Community Action Bradford & District, Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley
Opening times: Thursday, 11am to 2pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets
Bingley Baptist Church, Clyde Street, Bingley
Opening times: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, 12pm to 4pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, free WiFi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, television, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment.
Bingley United Reformed Church, Dryden Street, Bingley
Opening times: Monday, 10am to 2pm
What’s available: "Warm space for table top activities, company and conversation or separate space for reading (books available) and quieter activities.
Hot drinks, soup etc Baby changing facilities are availabe but there are no facilities for the older child. Feel free to bring your own suitable activity or reading material."
All Saints, Bingley Parish Church, Church House, Old Main Street, Bingley
Opening times: Thursdays, 11.30am to 2pm
What’s available: "Warm friendly welcome, with warm refreshments available. A place to sit, to talk and to make friends."
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Queensbury
Opening times: Wednesdays, 9.30am to 11.30am
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, magazines, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment, games
Queensbury Library and Community Programme
Opening times: Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm; Thursdays, 2pm to 4pm; Fridays 10am to 12pm; Saturdays, 10am to 12pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, charging facilities for phones and other devices, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, car parking
We are Queensbury, 10A Chapel Street
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 1pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, free Wi-Fi, charging facilities for phones and other devices, work stations for agile working, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, dairy alternative e.g. soy, oat or almond milk, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets
Age UK Bradford District, 22 High Street, Queensbury
Opening times: Until March 31. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
What’s available: "A bit of company; free access to our stock of books whilst in the Hub; free access to a tablet device whilst in the Hub; free wi-fi (when possible); seating area."
Denholme Community Centre (Mechanics Institute)
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
What's available: "Hot drinks, seating area, chat with friends/others, charge your phone/devices."
Denholme Shared Church, 2 Keighley Road
Opening times: Friday, 12pm to 3pm; Sunday, 4pm – 7pm
What's available: "A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed. All ages and stages are welcome. Free hot drinks and biscuits/cakes. Free Wifi and device charging facilities. Books/games/activities. Seating areas/tables. On our Sunday opening we will be offering a free hot meal. We look forward to welcoming all who wish to join us!"
Emilys Eatery, Unit 8, Denholme Business Centre, Halifax Road, Denholme
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm
What’s available: "Friendly approachable staff to have a natter with,a quiet place if you want to be left alone with a hot tea or coffee, even a light lunch like fresh homemade soup. A place to meet friends for a catch up, whatever your reason you will be welcomed."
St Mary’s Church, Oxenhope, Hebden Road, Oxenhope
Opening times: Saturday, 10am to 12.30pm
What’s available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, baby changing facilities, play equipment, car park.
St Saviour’s Church, Harden
Opening times: Tuesday, 12noon to 2pm
What’s available: "Soup and Roll lunch followed by some kind of activity (eg bingo, beetle etc) and a chance to chat."
Harden Congregational Church, 29 Spring Row, Harden
Opening times: Tittle Tattle Teashop every Friday (except school holidays), 9.30am to 12pm; COGS (Congregational Group for Socializing), fortnightly, 1pm to 3pm.
What’s available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, activities.
Wilsden Village Hall, Townfield
Opening times: Tuesday, 2pm to 3.30pm; Thursday, 12pm to 2pm; Fridays, 12pm to 1pm.
What’s available: "We offer a warm welcome, free hot drinks, (inc soup) biscuits, company, card games/ jigsaws/newspapers, radio and tv – Library service on Tuesdays."
Cullingworth Methodist Church, Cullingworth Methodist Church, Dellside Fold
Opening times: Mondays, 2pm to 4pm; Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12pm; Saturday, 10am to 12pm
What's available: "Table games on Monday afternoon with a cup of tea and biscuits. Wednesday and Saturday coffee mornings offering drinks, biscuits, company and/or a quiet space."
St John’s Church, Cullingworth
Opening times: Wednesdays, 12noon to 2pm from December 7
What's available: "Soup and Roll followed by an activity (eg Bingo, Beetle etc) and chance for a chat!"
Keighley Library
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Keighley Healthy Living
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
What's available: Accessible entrance, hot drinks, cordial and biscuits, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, activities, outdoor space/activities
Community Action Bradford & District, Central Hall, Keighley
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am to 2pm from November 1
What's available: Hot drink, cafe style seating area, free wifi, charging points, fully accessible, library corner, book borrowing/swap, toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities
Latifiah Academy, Keighley
Opening times: Monday, 11am to 12pm
What's available: People who visit can expect a nice and warm sitting area with hot drinks and biscuits. Free Wi-Fi, charging facilities, toilets
The Good Shepherd Centre, West Lane, Keighley
Opening times: March 10 and 17, 9am to 12pm
What's available: "Hot drink, biscuits, every other Tuesday there is lunch provided(small donation is welcome), welcoming environment, doctor available for health checks, WiFi access, activities like singing, art and craft."
Keighley Family Hub, Braithwaite Grove, Keighley
Opening times: March 22, 2023
What’s available: "Hot drinks, hot soup and bread rolls, free activities, support and advice – the pop up food shop (Supported by Keighley Parish) will also be available."
Highfield Community Association, The Highfield Centre, 21 Drewry Road, Keighley
Opening times: Monday and Tuesday, 9.30am to 3pm
What’s available: "Seating area, with hot drinks, biscuits and toast. We also have board games, books and craft activities available."
Project 6, 15-17 Devonshire Street, Keighley
Opening times: 11am to 2pm
What’s available: "You can expect a warm welcome, a free lunch and hot drinks throughout the week. There will be a dining area that you can use during the opening hours and access to our Keighley Pathways service on Mondays and Tuesdays without an appointment. This is a drop in where you can speak to someone about your mental health, debts, housing concerns amongst other areas to discuss your wellbeing."
Keighley Town Council, Keighley Civic Centre, North Street
Opening times: Thursday and Friday, 10.30am to 2.30pm
What’s available: "Free food, hot drinks and interesting activities with seating for 32 people."
Age UK Bradford District, Unit 8, Airedale Centre, Cooke Lane, Keighley
Opening times: Until March 31. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm
What’s available: "A bit of company; free access to our stock of books whilst in the Hub; free access to a tablet device whilst in the Hub; free wi-fi (when possible); seating area."
Dementia Friendly Keighley, Airedale Shopping Centre, College Walk, Keighley
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
What’s available: "A warm welcome with comfortable seating, tea/coffee and biscuits served by our friendly volunteers. If you are living with Dementia or are caring for someone affected by Dementia, why not come in and have a friendly chat with others who are, or have been, in a similar situation. Or simply come and reminisce with the aid of photo books of old Keighley and surrounding district."
All Nations Church, North Street, Keighley
Opening times: Thursday, 11am to 2pm
What’s available: "Warm, space, donation based food, warm drinks and company."
Keighley Quaker Meeting, Quaker Meeting House, Strawberry Street (Corner of Skipton Road), Keighley
Opening times: Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm
What’s available: "Hot drink and biscuits, seating, work tables if needed, free wifi and charging facilities"
Woodville Activity Centre, Woodville Road, Keighley
Opening times: Monday, 12pm to 4PM
What's available: Small Kitchen heated kitchen area. Hot Drinks, Soups and Casseroles available all afternoon and an opportunity to garden and potter in the Greenhouse.
Sangat Centre, Marlborough Street, Keighley
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11.30am to 1.30pm
What’s available: "Warm space to relax and socialise. Have a hot drink and a meal."
Keighley Parish, St Andrew’s Church Hall
Opening times: Monday, 11am to 1pm; Wednesday, 11am to 3pm; Fourth Sunday in the month, 12.30pm to 2.30pm (Sunday dinner available for £2)
What’s available: "Hot food, tea, coffee and cake!"
New Hope Apostolic Church, Apsley Street, Keighley
Opening times: Wednesday, 1pm to 5.30pm
What’s available: "Comfortable seating with hot drinks, biscuits/cakes, and optional art and craft activities."
St John’s Church, Ingrow Lane, South Street, Keighley
Opening times: Thursdays, 11.30am to 3.30pm
What’s available: "Warm cafe space, with hot drinks, soup & sandwich, optional craft group or board games/reading room."
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