What’s on
Current Events
8 November 2025 11:00 am – 8 November 2025 4:00 pm
Suitable for those who have already tried some leather working before
14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 November 2025 1:30 pm
It's Baby Week Bradford- and we’ve prepared a playful and fun Toddlers Takeover day at Bolling Hall Museum on 14th November.
15 November 2025 11:00 am – 15 November 2025 4:00 pm
A fun and informal one day workshop to create a beautiful mosaic Christmas wreath
19 April 2025 – 16 November 2025
The past and present of the Bradford textile industry are explored in this exhibition featuring beautiful costume, fascinating sample books and tools from the industry. Objects from our designated worsted collection sit alongside stunning visuals taken by photographer Ian Beesley
19 November 2025 10:30 am – 19 November 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
22 November 2025 11:00 am – 22 November 2025
Join us for our first festive event this year
23 November 2025 – 23 November 2025 1:00 pm
Participants will explore a range of basic metalworking techniques — including texturing, stamping, colouring, and finishing
23 November 2025 1:30 pm – 23 November 2025 4:00 pm
Participants will explore a range of basic metalworking techniques — including texturing, stamping, colouring, and finishing
27 November 2025 10:30 am – 27 November 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
29 November 2025 11:00 am – 29 November 2025 4:00 pm
Our annual Xmas Market with 70+ stalls inside and outside.
30 November 2025 11:00 am – 30 November 2025 4:00 pm
Our annual Xmas Market with 70+ stalls inside and outside.
6 December 2025 11:00 am – 6 December 2025 1:00 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”
7 December 2025 1:00 pm – 7 December 2025 3:00 pm
Opening Event - Z OPEN 2025 is an open exhibition opportunity brought to you by the Bradford District Museums & Galleries' Young Ambassadors ‘Generation Z’ cohort
6 December 2025 11:00 am – 7 December 2025 3:00 pm
Our yearly Christmas Craft fair is returning! Join us at Cliffe Castle for a magical weekend.
13 December 2025 11:30 am – 13 December 2025 3:30 pm
Join our Rag Wreath Making workshop at Cliffe Castle Museum on the 13th December and create your very own stunning wreath to take home
13 December 2025 11:00 am – 14 December 2025 3:00 pm
Craft workshops and Father Christmas!
17 December 2025 10:30 am – 17 December 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
5 August 2025 – 31 December 2025
The Cliffe Castle AI Workshop ignited the imaginations of 125 participants on an exhilarating journey through the Ice Age, where ancient artifacts collided with the magic of artificial intelligence.
7 March 2024 11:00 am – 31 December 2025 4:00 pm
Visit Bolling Hall Library! Opening times are: Wednesday 10 to 2pm Thursday 10 to 2pm Friday 11 to 3.30pm Saturday – 11.30 to 3pm Sunday – 11.30 to 3pm T: 07582 108216 E: bollinghall.library@gmail.com
4 January 2026 11:00 am – 4 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
11 January 2026 11:00 am – 11 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
18 January 2026 11:00 am – 18 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
25 January 2026 11:00 am – 25 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
1 February 2026 11:00 am – 25 January 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
1 February 2026 11:00 am – 1 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
8 February 2026 11:00 am – 8 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
15 February 2026 11:00 am – 15 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
27 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
The Turner Prize is one of the world’s best-known prizes for the visual arts. It aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.
3 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
As Bolling Hall Museum reaches 110 years of being a museum in 2025, come see new displays
22 February 2026 11:00 am – 22 February 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
8 November 2025 – 1 March 2026
Explore the beauty and delicacy of Japanese objects that form part of our wonderful and varied museum collection.
1 March 2026 11:00 am – 1 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
7 December 2025 – 8 March 2026
Z OPEN 2025 is an open exhibition opportunity brought to you by the Bradford District Museums & Galleries' Young Ambassadors ‘Generation Z’ cohort.
8 March 2026 11:00 am – 8 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
15 March 2026 11:00 am – 15 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
22 March 2026 11:00 am – 22 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
18 October 2025 – 25 March 2026
A group of eight young people have been interpreting and reimagining archaeology in their own lives and communities
29 March 2026 11:00 am – 29 March 2026 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
13 February 2025 – 13 February 2027
This display at Bradford Industrial Museum showcases iconic and recognisable objects from the well-known and much-loved Fountains Café, Bradford
Exhibitions
19 April 2025 – 16 November 2025
The past and present of the Bradford textile industry are explored in this exhibition featuring beautiful costume, fascinating sample books and tools from the industry. Objects from our designated worsted collection sit alongside stunning visuals taken by photographer Ian Beesley
27 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
The Turner Prize is one of the world’s best-known prizes for the visual arts. It aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.
3 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
As Bolling Hall Museum reaches 110 years of being a museum in 2025, come see new displays
8 November 2025 – 1 March 2026
Explore the beauty and delicacy of Japanese objects that form part of our wonderful and varied museum collection.
Past Events
1 November 2025 11:00 am – 1 November 2025 2:00 pm
1 November 2025 11:00 am – 1 November 2025 1:00 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”
31 October 2025 11:00 am – 31 October 2025 3:00 pm
Visit the museum volunteers at Bolling Hall Museum. Celebrate Halloween in one of Bradford's oldest homes.
31 October 2025 11:00 am – 31 October 2025 3:00 pm
Come along scare us with your creepy costumes and decorate your Halloween Stash bag
29 October 2025 5:30 pm – 29 October 2025 9:00 pm
Join us at Bolling Hall for a spook-tacular family Halloween evening, featuring ghoulish guides and activities!
29 October 2025 11:00 am – 29 October 2025 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
28 October 2025 11:00 am – 28 October 2025 3:00 pm
Fossil Hunters- Palaeontologist for the day
26 October 2025 11:00 am – 26 October 2025 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
23 October 2025 10:30 am – 23 October 2025 12:30 pm
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
22 October 2025 11:00 am – 22 October 2025 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
19 October 2025 11:00 am – 19 October 2025 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
15 October 2025 11:00 am – 15 October 2025 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
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