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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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Music at the Museum 2026: May Contain Notes

18 October 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music from May Contain Notes at Bradford Industrial Museum.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Craft Workshop: Mosaic Garden Slate

18 October 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join our heritage craft workshop to design a stunning Mosaic Garden Slate
Bradford Industrial Museum

Conversation Café: My Bradford

22 October 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Share memories of Bradford at a special Conversation Café with archive photographs, music, refreshments and time to explore.
Cliffe Castle Museum

Music at the Museum 2026: May Contain Notes

25 October 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy free live music from May Contain Notes at Cliffe Castle.

Cliffe Castle Museum

Slow Sunday at Cliffe Castle

25 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Slow down with Tai Chi, crafts, wellbeing walks, slow art, a seasonal tea ceremony and a phone photography walk.
Cliffe Castle Museum

Diwali Celebrations

27 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Diwali with free family activities including animal yoga, lantern making and colourful rangoli-inspired designs.
Bolling Hall Museum

Boll-O-Ween!

28 October 2026 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Experience Bolloween with eerie tours, spell-making activities, spooky surprises and an evening of Halloween fun.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Action for Nature Day

29 October 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Enjoy a free family day celebrating nature with wildlife activities, walks, talks and workshops.
Cliffe Castle Museum

SENDsation: Multi-sensory session for ages 8–17

30 October 2026 11:00 am – 11:50 am

A multi-sensory experience for children and young people aged 8–17 with PMLD, featuring rocks, crystals, movement, sound, textures and collaborative sculpture.
Cliffe Castle Museum

SENDsation: Multi-sensory session for ages 4–12

30 October 2026 12:20 pm – 2:40 pm

A multi-sensory experience for children aged 4–12, featuring sparkling crystals, sound, movement, fabrics, textures and collaborative creativity.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Lister Park Lantern Parade 2026: Celebration of Life

30 October 2026 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Make a lantern at Cartwright Hall, then join a magical evening parade through Lister Park featuring illuminated puppets, live music and a theatrical finale.

Four people in colourful costumes
Bolling Hall Museum

Halloween Hyacinths

31 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Halloween with Hyacinths at Bradford’s Bolling Hall
Bradford Industrial Museum

Spooky BIMoween

31 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky trail, skeleton rat hunt, crafts, face painting, ghosts in the machines and a disco.
Bradford Industrial Museum

Upcycle Clothing: Teens Workshop 1 – Embroidery & Visible Mending

31 October 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Give your clothes a second life at this creative upcycling workshop for teens. Learn embroidery and visible mending techniques, customise your wardrobe and transform old favourites into something new.

Big band in purple Stroke Association shirts performing under a white tent with brass instruments and a vocalist in front.
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.

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.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Craft Workshop: Introduction to Bookmaking 3 week Course

7 November 2026 11:30 am – 21 November 2026 1:00 pm

Learn the craft of bookmaking in this three-week beginners’ course, exploring folding, stitching and hand-binding techniques.
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.
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.
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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