Cliffe Castle Museum

Speciality

Description

Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the spectacular mansion of the local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, H I Butterfield. It stands in attractive hillside grounds with greenhouses and garden centre, aviaries and a childrens‚ play area. The house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays. These include an array of glittering minerals, local rocks and fossils (including a 2m long fossil newt!), mounted birds and animals, original furnished rooms with chandeliers, William Morris stained glass, old dolls, toys and domestic items and a programme of temporary exhibitions. Learning activities and events take place throughout the year in the InSight room. Groups of all kinds can be catered for, from schools to senior citizens, and activities can be tailored to your needs.

Opening times

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00 - 17.00
Wednesday: 10.00 - 17.00
Thursday: 10.00 - 17.00
Friday: 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday: 12.00 - 17.00

Contact details

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Spring Gardens Lane
Keighley
BD20 6LH

Tel: 01535 618231
Fax: 01535 610536

http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/cliffecastle/visitor.htm

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