A guided tour focusing on the story behind one of Keighley’s most beloved buildings.
You’ll learn about the Butterfield family that owned the house, and turned it from a small villa to the eccentric Victorian castle it now is, and how it came to be the museum for Keighley. Learn some of the unlikely stories behind key exhibits, and how the building has changed over the years.
Find out the journeys behind some of our more well known items – and a remarkably well-travelled family…
12 (Mid-day) – 1pm
2pm – 3pm
We are running two tours, with space for up to 20 people per tour. As there are limited spaces available, pre-booking is recommended to guarantee a space on the day.
EASTER OPENING HOURS
Good Friday – All Sites Closed
Easter Saturday – 11am – 4pm
Easter Sunday- 11am – 4pm
Easter Monday – 11am – 4pm at Cartwright Hall, Bradford Industrial Museum and Cliffe Castle. Bolling Hall Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
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.
27 May 2025 11:00 am – 27 May 2025 3:00 pm
27 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
Learning & Outreach Team
learning@bradford.gov.uk
Volunteering
07976 747341
bmgvolunteers@bradford.gov.uk
Events
01274 436027
events@bradford.gov.uk
Collections
collections@bradford.gov.uk
registry@bradford.gov.uk
Community Engagement & Programming
programming@bradford.gov.uk
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