Half Term Events: Mary Anning and the Pholiderpeton

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

About this event

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cliffe Castle Museum

Join us at Cliffe Castle Museum this Half Term and meet Mary Anning and the Pholiderpeton, 30 May 11am – 2pm
Meet pioneering palaeontologist and fossil collector Mary Anning whilst she meets our Pholiderpeton for the first time. Take part in a dig and fossil identification activities.
Read nature inspired books in our story corner in the Bracewell Smith Hall. Grab a spring trail and explore the museum.

Cliffe Castle Museum

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

All Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11:00 – 4:00 except Bolling Hall
All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

By public transport

Approximately 12-25 minutes walk from the railway station, 6-15 minutes walk from the bus station. Buses (for example Bradford to Skipton) pass the lower main gates. The 903 bus service operates from Keighley Bus Station and serves Cliffe Castle on a limited basis.

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