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We have also prepared fun for our youngest visitors during the Festival of Archaeology
A free play session for children 0-5 years old will be held at The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park from 10.30 am until 12.30 pm.
In this amazing space, children can explore a world of hands-on activities that spark curiosity and imagination.
Dig into kinetic sand to uncover mysterious objects, crack open frozen dinosaur eggs, and take part in archaeological adventures through interactive projector games.
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.
10 August 2026 – 21 February 2027
19 September 2026 – 28 March 2027
4 October 2026 11:00 am – 4 October 2026 3:00 pm
19 September 2026 11:30 am – 19 September 2026 1:30 pm
