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Free

18 Jun 2025

Museums for Play and Growth

A free stay-and-play session for under-5s and their grown-ups in Bowling Park and Bolling Hall Museum.

Event Details
Date 18 Jun 2025
Times 10.30am
Location The Beacon – Bowling Park
Ages All ages
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Bradford District Museums & Galleries are bringing their popular Museums for Play & Growth strand to the Beacon in Bowling.

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

We’ll start in the Beacon where you can get involved in creative activities to build their own den using sensory materials; and playing inside with bubbles or outdoors in the park. And then from here, the children will follow clues and signs guiding the way from Bowling Park to beautiful Bolling Hall Museum, where this playful session will end.

 

 

Visit The Beacon in Bowling Park

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

From Thursday 22 May to Sunday 22 June 2025, The Beacon will be in Bowling Park.

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

Bowling Park
Bowling Hall Rd
Bradford BD4 7TL

Credits
Image © Karol Wyszynski

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