Students recap existing knowledge of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks and how they are formed.
They are introduced to the rock cycle and investigate the processes involved in the ever-changing landscape of rocks on our earth. Like true geologists, their observation skills are put to the test as they learn to classify different rocks based on a wide range of characteristics.
Students investigate the differences between rocks and minerals in our fantastic minerals gallery. They explore the different qualities of minerals from our handling collection, observing and testing the hardness, colour, lustre and streak of a range of different minerals.
If you are interested in booking this workshops for your pupils, please email learning@bradford.gov.uk
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
There is a small amount of free parking on Spring Gardens Lane and within the museum car park. Please note this allows for 3 hours parking, with no return within 2 hours. These parking places are managed by Bradford Council Parking Services.
There are two Blue Badge parking spaces down the slope from the museum car park which are offered on a first come first served basis. The gates to these car park spaces close at 4.30pm”
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.
