Free

30 Jul 2025

Little Explorers, Festival of Archaeology

Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Craft activities and exploration stations for little archaeologists and scientists.

Event Details
Date 30 Jul 2025
Times 10.30am
Location The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Ages 0-5
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

There's something for every little adventurer to enjoy!

This drop-in stay-and-play session is open to all families with children aged 0–5 – and it’s completely free.

At this interactive event designed especially for little ones, children can explore a world of hands-on activities that spark curiosity and imagination. Dig into kinetic sand to uncover mysterious objects, crack open frozen dinosaur eggs, and take part in archaeological adventures through interactive projector games.

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

Access

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Wheelchair spaces available to book

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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