Cliffe Castle Exterior © Phil Jackson

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About

Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family’s industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.

The completed house was a showpiece of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelt’s of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.

In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle’s gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.

In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings, and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen on your visit along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris and Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from our collections and the community. Family areas ensure that there is something for all ages.

View AccessAble’s Access Guide to find out about this venue’s accessibility. The guide contains detailed, accurate information which has been put together following a visit to the venue by one of AccessAble’s trained surveyors (link opens in a new window).

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Events

Saturday, 6th May 2023 - Monday, 6th November 2023

Changing Shapes Of Fashion At Cliffe Castle MuseumChanging Shapes Of Fashion At Cliffe Castle MuseumA display showcases a selection of dresses from the collections of Bradford District Museums and Galleries at Cliffe Castle.
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Saturday, 21st October 2023 - Sunday, 29th October 2023

Half Term Bradford MuseumsOctober Half Term Activities at Bradford Museums & GalleriesHalf term fun at Bradford Museums & Galleries celebrating all things Autumn.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Free Entry

Children

  • Children welcome

Property Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Cliffe Castle lies in a park on the outskirts of Keighley off the A629 Skipton Road. Approximately 12-25 minutes walk from Keighley railway station, 6-15 minutes walk from the bus station. Buses pass the lower main gates. The 903 bus service operates from Keighley Bus Station and serves Cliffe Castle on a limited basis.

Cliffe Castle Museum and Park

Type:Museum

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH
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Tel01535 618231

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2022

Opening Times

* Monday: closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00.

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