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It’s not just a Heritage Open day – it’s National Teddy Bear day too. Author Richard O’Neill, and Illustrator Michelle Russell will be joining us at Cliffe Castle to deliver a wonderful workshop for children. Listen to the story of Rag and Bone bear, and then have a go at drawing your own.
Suitable for children 5-11
Spaces are limited and will be bookable on the day – please speak to the Front of House Team when you arrive to check for availability. Sessions at 11am, 12 mid-day and 2pm.
Did you know that Teddy Bears are named after a cousin of the Butterfields of Cliffe Castle – Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt!
Bring your own Teddy on a tour of the castle too.
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.
22 July 2026 10:00 am – 24 July 2026 4:00 pm
14 August 2026 3:00 pm – 14 August 2026 7:00 pm
31 October 2026 11:00 am – 31 October 2026 3:00 pm
