In 2021, Bolling Hall Museum had a popular display in the housebody about Medieval and Early Modern superstitions. Back by popular demand, this display has been revamped for Halloween 2024.
Discover the origin of some superstitions that are still practiced today. Explore the display of witchcraft, magic and superstitious objects in our collection from a corn dolly to a witch bottle to the Devil’s drumsticks. Find out about the accused witch of Bradford. . . if you are brave enough.
Look for the display case in the housebody at Bolling Hall.
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
Bank Holidays – closed
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
25 January 2026 1:00 pm – 25 January 2026 3:30 pm
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14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 November 2025 1:30 pm
13 December 2025 11:30 am – 13 December 2025 3:30 pm
