There’s a mystery to solve at Cliffe Castle Museum…
Join Pop-Up Operas for The Minstrel’s Curse, a mini opera mystery created for children aged 5 and over and their families.
Discover an exciting story brought to life through music and performance in the impressive surroundings of Cliffe Castle Museum. Whether your family already loves opera or is experiencing it for the first time, this free event offers a fun and accessible introduction to the art form.
The Minstrel’s Curse is part of Bradford Music Month and will take place across two afternoons.
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.
15 November 2026 2:00 pm – 15 November 2026 3:30 pm
24 October 2026 12:00 pm – 24 October 2026 3:00 pm
23 October 2026 11:00 am – 24 October 2026 3:00 pm
12 December 2026 11:00 am – 13 December 2026 3:00 pm
