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About this event

30 July 2025 6:30 pm – 30 July 2025 7:30 pm

Cliffe Castle Museum

Join Dr James Wright FSA, a buildings archaeologist, author, lecturer and broadcaster, as he delves into the fascinating world of buildings folklore – from secret passages to ships timbers and much more…

Part of series of talks that have been arranged by Bradford District Museums and Galleries to celebrate the National Festival of Archaelogy (19th July – 3rd August 2025)

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Gallery

Cliffe Castle Museum

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Opening times

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

By public transport

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.

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