Bracken Hall Activities
All activities are free unless otherwise stated.We also have drawing tables situated here, so you can pick up a pencil and create your own work!
For further information contact John Dallas (Museum Officer) tel 01274 584140 or email john.dallas@bradford.gov.uk
School Holiday Activities for Children
Wild Wednesday 2 - 4pm
Join in with lots of environmental activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesdays 23 May, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August and 27 August.
Nature Detective
Half a day of wildlife activities for children 8-12 years old. Places are limited and must be booked. There is a small charge but no adults necessary. Ring 01274 584140 for details. Thursday 29 May and Thursdays 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 August and 28 August.
Leading The Way
Family Performances at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm each day
Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May (Bank Holiday) Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
Bradford’s industrial past paints a picture of grimy buildings and smoking chimneys.That’s less than half the story, over sixty per cent of the District is countryside. The Victorians made Shipley Glen famous as an attraction a retreat on the edge of the city, half a century later in the 1950s, pioneers led the way in promoting Baildon Moor as the gateway to Bradford’s countryside.
In this 20 minute play at Bracken, a 1950’s school mistress from the reflects on those early days of archaeology, geology and botany that took children and adults out of the city smog, to learn about the countryside.
Saturday 5 July
Painting Course – Butterflies & Woodland insects 10.30am – 4.30pm
Watercolour painting course led by Susan Stead. Suitable for all abilities. All equipment provided.Cost - £12.00. Places can be booked by ringing 01274 584140.
Guided Walks
Saturday 10 May
Dawn Chorus
3 miles. An early morning wander and listen around Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor.
Meet at Bracken Hall at 5am. Bring along a breakfast snack and binoculars if you have them.
Friday 16 May
Hawksworth Spring Woods
7.5 miles. A walk over Baildon Moor to Hawksworth Spring Woods. Returning via Baildon and Baildon Bank. Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am. Packed lunch required.
Friday 6 June
Bat Walk and Talk
Meet at Bracken Hall at 8pm for an evening talk and walk with Ian Butterfield from the Forest of Bradford project.
Friday 20 June
Ilkley Moor Crossing
9 miles. Via Ancient sheep enclosure. Returning by train. Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am. Train fare and packed lunch required.
Friday 11 July
Bradford Industrial Museum
9 miles. Along the Leeds and Liverpool canal through Calverley, Ravenscliffe and Fagley woods. Returning to Bracken Hall by bus/train. Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am. Bus/Train fare and a packed lunch required.
Friday 25 July
Dragonflies and Tadpole Walk
Family Walk. 3 miles. Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am. Bring along a drink and snack.
Friday 15 August
Denso Marston Reserve
5 miles. Via Baildon Bank, Butler Lane, Brook Hill and return along the River Aire
Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am. Packed lunch required.
Saturday 16 August
Shipley Glen & Stream Dip
Family Walk & Activity 2 - 4pm
Bring along Wellington boots, towel and spare socks. Meet at Bracken Hall 2pm.
Friday 22 August
Shipley Glen, Dowley Gap and River Aire
Family Walk - 5 miles. Meet at Bracken Hall at 10.30am Packed lunch required.
Friday 5 September
Esholt
10.5 miles. Via Leeds & Liverpool canal, River Aire footbridge, old saw mill to Esholt village. Return along the river and canal. Meet at Bracken Hall 10.30am. Packed lunch required.
Friday 12 September
Bat Talk & Walk
Meet at Bracken Hall at 7pm for another chance to meet Ian Butterfield from the Forest of Bradford project for a talk & walk.
