Father Christmas is returning to Cliffe Castle this Christmas!
Bring the children along for a magical festive visit and meet Father Christmas in the beautiful surroundings of the Grand Drawing Room.
Set within the splendour of Cliffe Castle, it’s a wonderful opportunity to make special Christmas memories together and enjoy a little festive magic in one of Bradford’s most impressive historic settings.
Places must be booked in advance, so be sure to secure your visit with Father Christmas.
Booking link coming soon.
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
There is a small amount of free parking on Spring Gardens Lane and within the museum car park. Please note this allows for 3 hours parking, with no return within 2 hours. These parking places are managed by Bradford Council Parking Services.
There are two Blue Badge parking spaces down the slope from the museum car park which are offered on a first come first served basis. The gates to these car park spaces close at 4.30pm”
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.
24 October 2026 12:00 pm – 24 October 2026 3:00 pm
23 October 2026 11:00 am – 24 October 2026 3:00 pm
21 November 2026 11:00 am – 21 November 2026 3:00 pm
12 December 2026 – 21 November 2027
