Category: Cliffe Castle

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Blog: Cliffe Castle Costume

Visitors to newly re-opened Cliffe Castle will have noticed that the costume display upstairs has changed. As part of the project, we commissioned a local

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Blog: Cliffe Castle

Work at Cliffe Castle continues to progress and it’s great to see the building starting to change as new lights begin to go on in

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Blog: From the Castle II

Here at Cliffe Castle our major refurbishment is now in full swing. The fact that work has begun is fantastic but we now have to

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Blog: From The Castle

All friends and fans of Cliffe Castle will be aware that the building is now closed to undergo an exciting project of major refurbishment. We

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Blog: Life’s a ball

In 1884 Cliffe Castle’s owner Henry Isaac Butterfield held a grand ball at his home. The event was described in several newspapers at the time. Guests were expected to wear white at the event. It was described in the French style as a Bal Blanc.

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Sports clubs, community groups and local history enthusiasts are invited to help bring Keighley's sporting heritage to life at Cliffe Castle Museum's Heritage Open Day on Sunday 13 September 2026. The museum is seeking displays, talks, activities and stories celebrating the sports and pastimes that have shaped local life through the years.
Maleeha Amin has seen first hand how museums can bring people together through inclusion, creativity and representation. From exploring the role of Makaton in making cultural spaces more accessible, to volunteering with local communities and celebrating South Asian artists' voices at Cartwright Hall, she reflects on the small changes and meaningful conversations that help make Bradford's heritage spaces welcoming for everyone.
Khadijah Ali reflects on her journey from volunteering to being appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador.
Our museums are continually evolving as new research, perspectives and community voice deepen our understanding of the past.
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