Cliffe Castle Museum

Tour/Talk: Variations on a Musical Theme

Exploring the many links that the Butterfield family had to music and musicians

About this event

Cliffe Castle Museum

Join us for a tour and a talk around Cliffe Castle exploring the many links that the Butterfield family had to music and musicians, and the many references to music around the building!

Did you know the castle has it’s very own theme tune?

It will also include a chance for a closer look at some of the unusual musical instruments we have within the collections.

Upcoming events

5 February 2025 2:00 pm – 5 February 2025 3:00 pm

18 March 2025 10:30 am – 18 March 2025 11:30 am

26 April 2025 12:30 pm – 26 April 2025 1:30 pm

Cliffe Castle Museum

Address
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH
Opening times

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

By public transport

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.

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