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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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
Craft Workshop – Coil Pot Making (Cancelled)

Address

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

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

As part of The Festival Of Archaeology, join artist Jessica Swift for an air dry clay vase making class at Cliffe Castle Museum.

Dates

From:
31 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
Jameel Prize Family Day

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

Bradford

Explore the new Jameel Prize galleries at Cartwright Hall, and explore themes of family and identity. Take part in a drawing workshop in the learning room exploring pattern and texture.

Dates

From:
31 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Yorkshire Day at Bradford Industrial Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Join us at Bradford Industrial Museum to celebrate Yorkshire Day!

Dates

From:
1 Aug 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
Ice Age Art Now Family Activities

Address

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

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Discover ancient creativity this summer at Cliffe Castle Museum, where Ice Age Art Now invites families to enjoy playful workshops, digital art, and storytelling

Dates

From:
5 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:40
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7 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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12 Aug 2025to13 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

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17 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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6 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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
“Draw” Hockney Workshop

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

Bradford

Join us at Cartwright Hall to explore our David Hockney galleries and have a go at doing your own ipad drawing or monoprint just like David Hockney.

Dates

From:
7 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Museums for Play & Growth – Cartwright Hall

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

Bradford

Museums for Play and Growth - Cartwright Hall - are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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10 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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14 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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12 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
Let's Tie Dye!

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

A creative family workshop at Bradford Industrial Museum where you’ll explore fabric dyes and techniques.

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2025
All about Mai

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

Bradford

Join us for an afternoon of activities at Cartwright Hall led by young people exploring the Portrait of Mai.

Dates

From:
9 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 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
Museum Late: An Evening at Cartwright Hall

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Telephone
01274 431212

Bradford

Join us for an evening of fun at Cartwright Hall and Lister Park.

Dates

From:
14 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
Repurposing

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

A creative family workshop at Bradford Industrial Museum where participants repurpose old clothes into imaginative new items.

Dates

From:
15 Aug 2025
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