Awards for Bradford and Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral has been named as a finalist in The Tourism Event of the Year category in the annual tourism south east awards and Bradford Cathedral was awarded Leisure Venue of the Year at the weekend.

Chichester Cathedral has been nominated for its presentation of Peter Walker’s Peace Doves (Autumn 2023) which saw 50,000 visitors experience the installation, including 100 schools and local community organisations.

Over 8,000 people contributed their thoughts, prayers, hopes and wishes, writing on a paper dove to go on display in the nave. Over 25,000 candles were also lit during the exhibition period.

The gold, silver and bronze awards will be announced at a ceremony at the beginning of December in the annual Tourism South East Beautiful South Awards!

Bradford Cathedral was announced as the winner of the ‘Leisure Venue of the Year’ award at the Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards 2024 on Sunday evening.

Nominees and sponsors gathered to celebrate the city’s successes at the event which showcased the incredible work of groups who work in the city and beyond.

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, said:

“We were delighted to be recipients of the Leisure Venue of the Year at the Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards 2024. It was an amazing surprise to hear our name being read out, especially considering the quality of the other venues on the same shortlist. 

“Our win acknowledges the hard work of the entire team at the Cathedral who have put in so much effort over the last few years into everything the cathedral does, from our programme of arts, music, tours and cultural events, to welcoming visitors from across the world.

“This award comes at such an important time for both us and the city. As we look towards 2025, when Bradford is the UK City of Culture, we would like to invite everyone to come and see us next year, whether that’s to explore our history and heritage, attend a service or join us for one of our many events, and we hope that in us winning this award it will help us improve our visibility to those across the district and beyond. Bradford Cathedral is here for you.”