Bradford Museums Activities

Thrilling Adventures Await: Explore Cartwright Hall, where art and history intertwine, or wander through the picturesque grounds of Cliffe Castle Museum, surrounded by the vibrant colours of the season. Uncover the fascinating tales of Bradford's industrial past at Bradford Industrial Museum, and let the echoes of history guide you through Bolling Hall. With a variety of exciting activities and cultural encounters, Bradford Museums promise an unforgettable experience for all.

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Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.
Bolling Hall

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary exhibition space.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British art.
Cliffe Castle Museum

A former mansion built 1875 - 1882, now the local museum in a park.

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The Butterfield Women of Cliffe Castle

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Learn about the former occupants of Cliffe Castle.

Dates

From:
11 July 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
The Witch Trial of Mary Sykes

Address

Bolling Hall Museum, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Join the witch trial at Bolling Hall

Dates

From:
12 July 2025Various Opening Times
Heritage Craft Workshops

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Craft your heart out at the Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
13 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
From:
19 July 2025Open 11:00 - 14:30
From:
26 July 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
Amazing Astronomy

Address

Bolling Hall, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Identify the constellations and make your own Junkyard Rocket and solar system at Bolling Hall Museum.

Dates

From:
30 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Festival of Archaeology Finale 2025

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum & Park, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Join the Festival of Archaeology Finale at Cliffe Castle Museum for a free weekend of hands-on heritage, creativity, and fun for all ages.

Dates

From:

2 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025
Big Bolling Play Day

Address

Bolling Hall, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Visit Bolling Hall for some outdoor fun, den making, gravity ball run, bubble fun, creative chalking and traditional games.

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Creepy Clay Mask Making

Address

Bolling Hall, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Visit Bolling Hall Museum to look at a copy of Oliver Cromwell’s death mask, do a civil war trail and make a creepy clay mask.

Dates

From:
13 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Ice Age Art Now Family Activity: Communication

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Explore Cliffe Castles new exhibition.

Dates

From:
17 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
From:
13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Gruesome Medicine and the Cheeky Boggart

Address

Bolling Hall, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Discover gruesome medicine at Bolling Hall Museum.

Dates

From:
20 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00