West Family Hub

Our main family hubs are at Farcliffe, 56 Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 8QH:

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and at Bevan Family Hub, Dale Street, Bradford, BD1 4HT:

(Dale Street is currently blocked off at the Kirkgate end. You can access at the bottom of the hill via Cheapside and Commerce Street, or at the top of the hill via Duke Street)

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We also deliver services at the following locations:

• St Edmund’s Nursery/Children's Centre, Washington Street, Girlington, BD8 9QW
• Midland Road Nursery, Bateman Street, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 7DJ
• Abbey Green, Green Lane, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 8HT
• Thornaby Hub, 115 Thornaby Drive, Clayton, BD14 6HP
• City Library, Centenary Square, BD1 1SD

Download a printable leaflet with this information here

Farcliffe Family Hub

Parking: There is a free car park for visitors, families and staff. If this is full, on-street parking is available nearby. Please be considerate of residents and pedestrians when parking on the street.

Nearby bus routes: From Bradford Interchange, catch the 620 or 621 heading to Haworth (get off the bus at Lilycroft School), or the 617 or 618 heading to Allerton (get off the bus at Fairbank Road).

Nearest train stations: Frizinghall (1.6 miles), Bradford Interchange (2 miles).

Bevan Family Hub

Parking: There is on-street parking for disabled visitors and the area does have a a small number of pay and display spaces for up to 2 hours. The nearest large car park is in the Kirkgate Centre, BD1 3PT

Nearby bus routes: Bevan Family Hub is in central Bradford and is walk-able from Bradford Interchange. Alternatively catch the 622, 633 or 662 and get off on Cheapside, opposite the Midland Hotel.

Nearest train stations: Bradford Forster Square (0.2 miles), Bradford Interchange (0.4 miles).

Although we work hard to keep these pages up-to-date, events can sometimes change at short notice, due to bad weather or other emergencies. So if you're making a special trip, you might want to check with the hub or with the organisers beforehand.

Click here for our May 2026 timetable

Click here for our June 2026 timetable

Here's a quick overview of recent events:

• Women’s chit chat group – drop-in for a warm drink, chat and peer support.
• Sensory play room – a therapeutic space, perfect for children with SEND. Call us to book.
• Clothes shack – a free drop-in clothes recycle shop.
• Job Club (City Library) - free work clubs to learn IT skills, create/update your CV, look for jobs and more.
• Baby feeding support sessions - infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Breast pumps available to borrow if you've seen a practitioner and a need is identified.
• Study Stations - Now bookable through reception for everyone to use as a quiet space to work.
• Bradford Stronger Together Coffee Morning - A relaxing time for parents of children who have additional needs.
• Farcliffe Bookable Read and Rhyme Room - bookable by the hour for families to enjoy reading with their children.
• Legal Support - Free family law advice. Call us to book.
• Carer's Resource Coffee Morning - Drop in session for families for those with SEND.
• Birth registrations - click here or call 01274 432151 for an appointment.
• Bookable Outdoor Play Area - Our secure outdoor play area is bookable by ringing us on 01274 436700 Monday through to Friday. This can be used 1-1 or in a small group up to 10 people.
• Millside maternity circle - a safe space for all to come along and connect with one another, reduce social isolation and to be supported on their parenting journey. Just drop in.
• Stay and Play - Please ring 01274 436700 to book a space on to our stay and play sessions which are for pre-school age children in which they can enjoy fun times. Spaces limited.
• Education drop-in - drop-in session for parents/ carers of children 5 to 16. Support with school attendance concerns. Discuss worries, connect with support and get advice. Email Attendance@bradford.gov.uk with any queries.
• Mind the Gap session - contact rachel@mind-the-gap.org.uk 
• Bumps and babies - A safe space for pregnant women and new parent/carers with babies to share stories and make friends.
• Cuppa in the Community - Welcoming space for all to have a warm drink and have a chat with our family navigators to see where we can support and signpost to appropriate services.
• Ready to Learn in Reception - ensure your child has a great start to their learning journey. We're sharing tips and advice so your child can get dressed, go to the toilet, eat with utensils, listen to the teacher, feel confident and happy and more. Call 01274 221203 to make an appointment.
• Children's Community Support Team - please call 01274 436684 or email specialistbehaviour&inclusionservices@bradford.gov.uk for an appointment.
• Chai and Chat speech therapy group - if you're worried about your pre-schooler's speech, bring them along to our friendly groups run by experienced speech therapists. https://tinyurl.com/yc7xm23s  or message Mahum on 07453925805 to find out more.

We are Rukhsana, Saira, Ifraha and Zoe, your local family navigators for the West Family Hubs. We're happy to show you around our Family Hubs and introduce you to all the fantastic things we have going on for families in your area.

If you need any extra support, we're here to listen and signpost you to services that can help.