Free

30 Jul 2025

Archaeology Talks!

Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Enjoy a day of archaeology talks to celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology.

Event Details
Date 30 Jul 2025
Times 2pm-7.30pm
Location The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Ages 16+
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

From an exhibition introduction to archaeology to fascinating deep dives into local treasures and historic buildings, the afternoon is packed with stories from the experts who know them best.

Schedule:

Ice Age Art Now: Curator Talk with Dr Jill Cook FSA, The British Museum
2 – 3pm 
Curator Jill Cook will talk about the exhibition of Ice Age Art Now showing at Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley.

Silsden Hoard with Gavin Edwards
3.30 – 4.30pm
Former Collections Manager and Archaeology curator for Bradford District Museums Galleries offers an insight into an intriguing iron-age hoard acquired by the service.

Carved Rocks with Gavin Edwards
5 – 6pm
Find out more about the mysterious carved stones that are found dotted about the moors!

Buildings Mythbusting with Dr James Wright FSA
6.30 – 7.30pm
Buildings archaeologist, author, lecturer and broadcaster, delves into the fascinating world of buildings folklore – from secret passages to ships timbers and much more…

Visit The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From 10 July – 10 August, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Ln,
Keighley,
BD20 6LH

Credits
Image courtesy of Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Access

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If you are a member of our access scheme, sign in to your Bradford 2025 account to book a wheelchair space and companion ticket.

If you have any questions or would like to join the scheme, contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]

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