Heritage Open Day – Cliffe Castle

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

About this event

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cliffe Castle Museum

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.

Cliffe Castle Museum

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing works, we currently have limited access to the conservatory area, and some areas of the exterior may be cordoned off.

We can still offered level access via the conservatory, and we have identified alternative spaces for those who require the acccessible parking areas – please contact us for additional information.

At present the conservatory is not available as use for picnic lunches.

Opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

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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