Early Years
See all our upcoming early years events for this year as well as previous events held at all our venues.
Current Early Years Events
4 January 2025 11:00 am – 4 January 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”
10 January 2025 10:30 am – 10 January 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
15 January 2025 10:30 am – 15 January 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”.
18 January 2025 12:30 pm – 18 January 2025 4:00 pm
23 January 2025 – 23 January 2025
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”.
1 February 2025 11:00 am – 1 February 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”
14 February 2025 10:30 am – 14 February 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
19 February 2025 10:30 am – 19 February 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”.
27 February 2025 – 27 February 2025
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”.
1 March 2025 11:00 am – 1 March 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”
14 March 2025 10:30 am – 14 March 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
19 March 2025 10:30 am – 19 March 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”.
27 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
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 April 2025 11:00 am – 5 April 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”
11 April 2025 10:30 am – 11 April 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
16 April 2025 10:30 am – 16 April 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”.
24 April 2025 – 24 April 2025
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”.
3 May 2025 11:00 am – 3 May 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”
9 May 2025 10:30 am – 9 May 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
21 May 2025 10:30 am – 21 May 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 May 2025 – 22 May 2025
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 June 2025 11:00 am – 7 June 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”
13 June 2025 10:30 am – 13 June 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
18 June 2025 10:30 am – 18 June 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”.
26 June 2025 – 26 June 2025
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 July 2025 11:00 am – 5 July 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”
11 July 2025 10:30 am – 11 July 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
16 July 2025 10:30 am – 16 July 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”.
24 July 2025 – 24 July 2025
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”.
2 August 2025 11:00 am – 2 August 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”
8 August 2025 10:30 am – 8 August 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
20 August 2025 10:30 am – 20 August 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”.
28 August 2025 – 28 August 2025
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”.
6 September 2025 11:00 am – 6 September 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”
12 September 2025 10:30 am – 12 September 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
17 September 2025 10:30 am – 17 September 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”.
25 September 2025 – 25 September 2025
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”.
4 October 2025 11:00 am – 4 October 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”
10 October 2025 10:30 am – 10 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
15 October 2025 10:30 am – 15 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”.
23 October 2025 – 23 October 2025
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”.
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”
14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
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”.
27 November 2025 – 27 November 2025
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”.
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”
12 December 2025 10:30 am – 12 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
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”.
Past Early Years Events
18 December 2024 10:30 am – 18 December 2024 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”.
7 December 2024 11:00 am – 7 December 2024 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”
28 November 2024 10:30 am – 28 November 2024 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”.
20 November 2024 10:30 am – 20 November 2024 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”.
20 November 2024 10:30 am – 20 November 2024 2:30 am
On Wednesday, 20th November, Bradford District Museums and Galleries and Baby Week Bradford are inviting you on the musical adventure at Cliffe Castle Museum and Park to round off another Baby Week!
8 November 2024 10:30 am – 8 November 2024 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”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
2 November 2024 11:00 am – 2 November 2024 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”
27 July 2024 11:00 am – 27 July 2024 3:00 pm
Come to build a tent and test your map-reading skills. You can expect great fun with the outdoor scout’s adventure, messy play, and mud kitchen for the youngest visitors.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us to Deck the Halls! Make a traditional Peg Doll toy to take home, ice a gingerbread biscuit and decorate a wooden bauble to add to the beautiful Christmas tree. The Crickmore Crew will be singing traditional Christmas songs throughout the day, helping us enjoy the festive season atmosphere of this wonderful historic home! […]
All Day –
New Programme for Early Years! Fossils in t’Hills: Paleo Play for Children Cliffe Castle Museum, Tuesday 24th October, 11am – 3pm Join us with your child for this exciting Dino adventure! Our youngest visitors will have the opportunity to play a Dino discovery game, see fossils, and do ammonite-moulding. Those who enjoy creative play will […]
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