Meet local, historic astronomer, Abraham Sharp

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

About this event

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bolling Hall Museum

Meet local, historic astronomer, Abraham Sharp in his study as he tells you all about his amazing inventions that helped us explore space and take part in a sundial making activity.

Bolling Hall Museum

Address

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, BD4 7LP

Opening times

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

Bank Holidays – closed

By public transport

Bolling Hall is situated on Bowling Hall Road one mile south of Bradford City Centre and is signposted with heritage ‘brown signs’ from A650 Wakefield Road.

From Bradford City Centre, the 635 bus departs from bus stops City Park A on Prince’s Way, Rawson Square H on John Street, and Little Germany Y on Vicar Lane (alight at Bowling Hall Road).

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

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