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Bolling family descendants return to their ancestral home

Descendants of the Bolling family travelled from across the United States to reconnect with their Bradford roots during a special visit to their ancestral home, Bolling Hall.
Cliffe Castle Museum

From Tiny Tapestries to Museum Collections: Young Ambassadors in Action

Our Young Ambassadors have been getting creative and going behind the scenes, from leading a community tapestry workshop to exploring Bradford Museums' collections.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Museums & Galleries Service wins prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning

Bradford Museums & Galleries has received the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning 2026, recognising the outstanding quality of its educational programmes and learning experiences for children and young people.
Bradford Industrial Museum
Heritage Craft Room

Rare Ellis-Briggs bicycle joins Bradford District Museums & Galleries collection

A rare Ellis-Briggs bicycle with a rich history of journeys across Britain and Europe has joined Bradford District Museums & Galleries’ collection.
Cliffe Castle Museum

Share Your Sporting Stories at Cliffe Castle Heritage Open Day

Sports clubs, community groups and local history enthusiasts are invited to help bring Keighley's sporting heritage to life at Cliffe Castle Museum's Heritage Open Day on Sunday 13 September 2026. The museum is seeking displays, talks, activities and stories celebrating the sports and pastimes that have shaped local life through the years.
Bradford District Museum & Galleries

Blog: Signs of Change: Why Makaton Belongs in Our Museums Today

Maleeha Amin has seen first hand how museums can bring people together through inclusion, creativity and representation. From exploring the role of Makaton in making cultural spaces more accessible, to volunteering with local communities and celebrating South Asian artists' voices at Cartwright Hall, she reflects on the small changes and meaningful conversations that help make Bradford's heritage spaces welcoming for everyone.
Bradford District Museum & Galleries

Blog: From Volunteer to Lead Ambassador: My Journey with Bradford District Museums and Galleries

Khadijah Ali reflects on her journey from volunteering to being appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Cliffe Castle Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum

Blog: Decolonising Our Museum Practice – The Schools Team Perspective

Our museums are continually evolving as new research, perspectives and community voice deepen our understanding of the past.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Blog: Zone of Dreams

Being a part of the “Portrait of Us” Exhibition truly allowed me to tap into a part of myself I hadn't given the chance to grow...
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Blog: ‘The Pre-Raphaelites Reframed’ at Cartwright Hall, Bradford

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Cliffe Castle Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum

Blog: Wellbeing

Discover how community partnerships enhance creativity, nature, and wellbeing through Bradford's museums and green spaces.
Bradford Industrial Museum
Heritage Craft Room

Blog: Maudella Patterns – a very Bradford Story.

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Bradford Industrial Museum

Music at the Museum 2026: Stroke of Genius Big Band

15 November 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Cliffe Castle Museum

Music at the Museum: Bradford Music and Arts Service

15 November 2026 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Hear Bradford Music and Arts Service students perform live at Cliffe Castle Museum, with free performances in the Grand Drawing Room and Bracewell Smith Hall.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Baby Week Bradford – Toddlers Takeover

19 November 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Babies and toddlers are invited to take over museum's jobs for a day.

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Bolling Hall Museum

Bolling Hall: Deck the Halls 2026

21 November 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Help us Deck the Halls! Create a Christmas decoration to take home or add to Bolling Hall’s tree, with traditional Victorian festive music too.
Cliffe Castle Museum

Music at the Museum 2026: Bradford Voices

22 November 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music from Bradford Voices at Cliffe Castle.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market

28 November 2026 10:00 am – 29 November 2026 4:00 pm

Step into the festive season with a weekend of Christmas shopping, handmade crafts, unique gifts, delicious treats and local creativity.
Cliffe Castle Museum

The Minstrel’s Curse

28 November 2026 2:00 pm – 29 November 2026 4:00 pm

Solve a musical mystery with The Minstrel’s Curse, a free mini opera for children aged 5+ and their families at Cliffe Castle Museum.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford’s Retrospective: DNA Tapestries Exhibition Launch

5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Celebrate the launch of DNA Tapestries, meet BDMG’s Young Ambassadors and explore a new youth-led exhibition inspired by Bradford’s heritage and creativity.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Upcycle Clothing: Teens Workshop 2 – Sew a Bag from Repurposed Fabric

5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to use a sewing machine and transform old clothing or fabric into a unique handmade bag. A fun, practical introduction to upcycling for ages 13-19.

Christmas Tree by a malachite chimney piece (Green and gold)
Cliffe Castle Museum

Christmas at the Castle 2026

5 December 2026 11:00 am – 6 December 2026 3:00 pm

Christmas magic returns to Cliffe Castle! Browse festive craft stalls, find unique gifts, and meet Father Christmas in the Grand Drawing Room for a truly magical day out.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Music at the Museum 2026: Nightflyers Big Band

13 December 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music from Nightflyers Big Band at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Father Christmas sat on a gold charge, in front of a CHristmas tree and a large green (malachite) Chimneypiece
Cliffe Castle Museum

Meet Father Christmas at Cliffe Castle 2026

12 December 2026 11:00 am – 13 December 2026 3:00 pm

Father Christmas returns to Cliffe Castle! Book a magical festive visit in the beautiful Grand Drawing Room.
Cliffe Castle Museum

Music at the Museum 2026: Craven Accordion Orchestra

20 December 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music from Craven Accordion Orchestra at Cliffe Castle.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Upcycle Clothing: Teens Workshop 3 – Reimagine Your Wardrobe

9 January 2027 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Turn an unloved item of clothing into something you'll want to wear again. Use creative upcycling techniques to refresh your wardrobe and develop new sewing skills. Suitable for ages 13-19.
Bradford Industrial Museum

BIM Wool Festival 2027

27 February 2027 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bradford Industrial Museum Wool Festival returns with textile stalls, demonstrations, crafts, live music, food and more.

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