Explore SENDsation, a multi-sensory interactive experience inspired by the collections at Cliffe Castle Museum and designed for children and young people aged 8–17 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
Get hands-on with three sensory pop-up zones:
Discover sparkling rocks and crystals, including phosphorescent rocks in our crystal cave, using mirrors and torches.
Experience the movement, sounds and echoes of the beautiful Bracewell Smith Hall.
Investigate different fabrics and textures before working together to create a giant sculpture.
This event is part of SENDiVERSE Festival 2026, a celebration of the creativity, interests and imaginations of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across Bradford and Keighley.
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.
30 October 2026 12:20 pm – 30 October 2026 2:40 pm
9 January 2027 1:00 pm – 9 January 2027 4:00 pm
5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 5 December 2026 4:00 pm
31 October 2026 1:00 pm – 31 October 2026 4:00 pm
