It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – we’re delighted to be welcoming back the Keighley Lions to help us make Christmas magical.
Come and visit Santa and his helpers in the magical setting of Cliffe Castle.
You will be able to write a letter or draw a picture for Santa, make the elves promise and listen out for Santa’s bell before being welcomed into the grotto by your elf guide to have a chat with Santa, take photos and receive your gift and certificate.
For those whose children would benefit from a more quiet and relaxed atmosphere, the 11:20am sessions this weekend are smaller & quieter 8 child sessions aimed at children who would prefer a more quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
Please book your Father Christmas tickets in advance, in order to avoid disappointment on the day. There is a charge of £10
Bradford District Museums and Galleries also offering a variety of Christmas themed activities for people to get involved with.
16+? You can book onto our Rag Wreath Making work shop on Saturday December 7 (2 sessions available – Follow the link to for more details and to book) – Cost £15
There’s a family drop in activity making Christmas Baubles from air-dryed clay on Sunday December 8 – come along and have a go! that’s free.
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.
1 May 2025 – 8 October 2025
5 August 2025 – 31 December 2025
3 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
31 October 2025 – 1 March 2026
