Free

2-3 Aug 2025

Cliffe Castle Museum

Festival of Archaeology Finale

Council for British Archaeology and Bradford Museums & Galleries

This was a family fun-filled two-day finale of 2025's amazing Festival of Archaeology.

We joined the Council for British Archaeology and Bradford District Museums & Galleries for the finale of the 2025 Festival of Archaeology at the beautiful Cliffe Castle Museum. We celebrated archaeology and wellbeing with a jam-packed day of creative and hands-on activities for all.

 

Events

  • Prehistoric archaeology with demonstrations from AncientCraft.
  • Living history form prehistory to the Victorian era.
  • Talks about the heritage of the local Keighley community.
  • Textile and pottery crafts.
  • My Heritage photography exhibition.
  • Wellbeing walking tour.
  • Lessons in how to play musical stones.
  • Heritage marketplace.
  • The breath-taking Ice Age Art Now exhibition.
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This was a Council for British Archaeology and Bradford Museums & Galleries event

Image provided by Bradford Museums & Galleries

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