Free

2-3 Aug 2025

Festival of Archaeology Finale

Council for British Archaeology and Bradford Museums & Galleries

Free family fun-filled two-day finale of this year’s amazing Festival of Archaeology.

Free

Tickets not required

Event Details

Date 2-3 Aug 2025

Times 11am-4pm

Location Cliffe Castle Museum

Free Just drop in ↓

Ages All ages
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Access

Wheelchair user access

Join the Council for British Archaeology and Bradford District Museums & Galleries for the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology at the beautiful Cliffe Castle Museum. Celebrate archaeology & wellbeing with a jam-packed day of creative and hands-on activities for all.

What's on?

Discover prehistoric archaeology with demonstrations from AncientCraft.
Experience living history form prehistory to the Victorian era.
Find out more about the heritage of the local Keighley community.
Have a go at textile and pottery crafts.
Visit our My Heritage photography exhibition.
Take part in a wellbeing walking tour.
Have a lesson in how to play musical stones.
Visit the heritage marketplace.
Explore our breath-taking Ice Age Art Now exhibition.

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

This is a Council for British Archaeology and Bradford Museums & Galleries event

Image provided by Bradford Museums & Galleries

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