Bolling Hall Museum is a fascinating journey through the lives and times of the Bradford families who lived there for more than five hundred years. You can find it just a mile from Bradford city centre, sitting in a beautiful, quiet, leafy garden.
With parts of the building dating from Medieval times, Bolling Hall is a mix of styles and ideas with every nook and cranny packed with history. For many years the hall was home to two grand families, the Bollings and the Tempests, who were involved in some of the most important (and violent) moments in the history of England and our city.
During the Civil War the household supported the Royalist cause, and the house provided a stronghold during the ‘siege of Bradford’.
Rooms are furnished and decorated to give an accurate taste of life at different periods of the house’s history, and the fascinating furniture on display includes a superb bed made for Harewood House by Thomas Chippendale.
Bolling Hall Library is also now located in Bolling Hall Museum. More information on the library can be found here.
There isn’t a café onsite, but The Lodge Café, run by the Friends of Bowling Park, is just over the road.
Explore our new ‘digital twin’ of Bolling Hall too..
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
Parking
Bolling Hall Museum’s immersive VR experience brings the past to life.
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 December 2024 11:00 am – 1 December 2024 3:30 pm
31 October 2025 11:00 am – 31 October 2025 3:00 pm
Visit the museum volunteers at Bolling Hall Museum. Celebrate Halloween in one of Bradford's oldest homes.
14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 November 2025 1:30 pm
It's Baby Week Bradford- and we’ve prepared a playful and fun Toddlers Takeover day at Bolling Hall Museum on 14th November.
19 November 2025 10:30 am – 19 November 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
22 November 2025 11:00 am – 22 November 2025
Join us for our first festive event this year
17 December 2025 10:30 am – 17 December 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
7 March 2024 11:00 am – 31 December 2025 4:00 pm
Visit Bolling Hall Library! Opening times are: Wednesday 10 to 2pm Thursday 10 to 2pm Friday 11 to 3.30pm Saturday – 11.30 to 3pm Sunday – 11.30 to 3pm T: 07582 108216 E: bollinghall.library@gmail.com
4 January 2026 11:00 am – 4 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
11 January 2026 11:00 am – 11 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
18 January 2026 11:00 am – 18 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
25 January 2026 11:00 am – 25 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
1 February 2026 11:00 am – 25 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
1 February 2026 11:00 am – 1 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
8 February 2026 11:00 am – 8 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
15 February 2026 11:00 am – 15 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
3 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
As Bolling Hall Museum reaches 110 years of being a museum in 2025, come see new displays
22 February 2026 11:00 am – 22 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
1 March 2026 11:00 am – 1 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
8 March 2026 11:00 am – 8 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
15 March 2026 11:00 am – 15 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
22 March 2026 11:00 am – 22 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
29 March 2026 11:00 am – 29 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
Find out everything you need to know before you visit us. Including opening times and how to find us.
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Bradford Museums & Galleries’ Learning Team offer a range of exciting, hands-on, curriculum-linked workshops at Bolling Hall.
