Come along to experience living in the 1640’s. Find out how Royalists at Bolling Hall planned to ransack Parliamentarian Bradford. See how they lived, what they ate, how they made their clothes and garrisoned the Hall to keep it safe.
There will be a weapon demonstration and a canon will be fired!
You will learn all about the role Bolling Hall played in the Civil War where the Royalists dwelled and why the Parliamentarians populated Bradford. Find out about the Ghost of Bolling and how she stopped an onslaught happening to the people of Bradford.
See a canon fired: Timing TBC
Armour demonstrations: Timing TBC
If all that’s making you feel in need of refreshment, there will be chance to buy a refreshing Ice Cream to keep you cool!
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
Bank Holidays – closed
Bolling Hall is situated on Bowling Hall Road one mile south of Bradford City Centre and is signposted with heritage ‘brown signs’ from A650 Wakefield Road.
From Bradford City Centre, the 635 bus departs from bus stops City Park A on Prince’s Way, Rawson Square H on John Street, and Little Germany Y on Vicar Lane (alight at Bowling Hall Road).
For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com
1 May 2025 – 8 October 2025
5 August 2025 – 31 December 2025
3 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
31 October 2025 – 1 March 2026
