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12 Jul 2025

The Big Beacon Family Welcome

Join us at Cliffe Castle Park for an afternoon of family fun.

Event Details
Date 12 Jul 2025
Times 1-7pm
Location The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Ages All ages
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Saturday 12 July is family fun day at The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park.

We’re welcoming children, young people, their parents and carers to Cliffe Castle Park for an afternoon of family-friendly workshops, activities and performances. You don’t need to book, and admission is free. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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  • 12-2pm – Omotola and Friends will bring the heartbeat of Africa to The Beacon from the rhythm of the talking drum to the soul of the sax.
  • 1-3pm – Bradford Libraries Crafty Capers: Bradford libraries will be providing craft activities for families as well as information about their services.
  • 1-3pm – Story Bees provide creative activities for children of all ages and their grown ups.
  • 1-4pm – Icecreamery: will be selling ice creams for £2. The first 150 will be free of charge.
  • 1-4pm – Face Painting: provided by Face Painting By Gina and Rose’s Face Painting.
  • 1-4pm – Climbing Wall provided by Creative International Adventures.
  • 1-4pm – Rugby Tots bring outdoor rugby inspired activities.
  • 1-4pm – Outdoor Activities and Garden Games: Provided by InCommunities.
  • 2-4pm – Music: Acoustic performance by Jake Keating.
  • 5pm-7pm – Music: North Street Band

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

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Photo © Patrycja Maziarz

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