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Bracken Hall Countryside Centre at Bracken Hall
Museum, free entry
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Address
Glen Road,
Baildon,
Bradford,
BD17 5EA
Details
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, located on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley Glen, was established in 1981. Visitors are encouraged to investigate, explore and relate to the local natural history, archaeology, and social history through displays, themed activities and a wildlife garden, and engage and interpret the countryside via a year-round, seasonal programme of guided and self-guided walks, workshops, events and sessions with specialists. The Centre also facilitates highly regarded educational visits for all age groups, and hosts a number of local community groups.
Opening details
Future hours TBC: Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm, except for Christmas Day. Guided walks, workshops and special events: as advertised.
Prices
Free entry
Admission Free (donations encouraged). Certain special events incur a charge and may require pre-booking
Also see
- Family Attractions
- Scenic Spots
- Top thing to do in Saltaire & Airedale
- Top Things to do in & around Esholt
- Top Things to do in Shipley
Directions
Map reference: SE 131390 Lat: 53.84708 Long: -1.80235
By Road:
Leave A6038 at jct public house following B6151 to Baildon. Take 2nd left exit at roundabout (Baildon Village) and follow road for 1.75 miles to Shipley Glen. Turn right at T-junction and centre is 200yds on right.
By Public Transport:
Follow signs for Shipley Glen tramway. Ride up tramway, walk up side of tramway. Follow road, carry on past road junction on to open glen. Centre 200yds up road, on right-hand side.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport
Facilities
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Picnic site
Public toilets
Children welcome
Disabled access
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired