
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.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- 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
Image provided by Bradford Museums & Galleries
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