A guided tour focusing on the story behind one of Keighley’s most beloved buildings.
You’ll learn about the Butterfield family that owned the house, and turned it from a small villa to the eccentric Victorian castle it now is, and how it came to be the museum for Keighley. Learn some of the unlikely stories behind key exhibits, and how the building has changed over the years.
Find out the journeys behind some of our more well known items – and a remarkably well-travelled family…
12 (Mid-day) – 1pm
2pm – 3pm
We are running two tours, with space for up to 20 people per tour. As there are limited spaces available, pre-booking is recommended to guarantee a space on the day.
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.
2 May 2026 11:00 am – 2 May 2026 4:00 pm
4 May 2026 11:00 am – 4 May 2026 4:00 pm
25 April 2026 10:30 am – 25 April 2026 11:30 am
25 April 2026 – 25 April 2026 3:00 pm
