Plan a visit to Cliffe Castle
Cliffe Castle closed for refurbishment
From April 2012 Cliffe Castle Museum will be closed to the public for major refurbishment work. This exciting project, which is scheduled to last for one year, will deliver new lighting, heating systems and the restoration of some of our most important historic rooms. Museum staff will be working hard behind the scenes. We look forward to welcome our audiences back in 2013 and hope that you enjoy the programme of events and exhibitions provided by our other museums and galleries.
address: Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH
telephone: 01535 618231
Opening Times
Currently closed for refurbishment
How to find us
Cliffe Castle lies in a park on the outskirts of Keighley off the A629 Skipton Road. Approximately 12-25 minutes walk from the railway station, 6-15 minutes walk from the bus station. Buses (for example Bradford to Skipton) pass the lower main gates. The 903 bus service operates from Keighley Bus Station and serves Cliffe Castle on a limited basis.
Admission
Free
Access and Facilities
Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor - about three quarters of the displays. Ramped access to the cafe and some of the hillside park. Disabled parking spaces and toilet facilities. For further Cliffe Castle disabled access information visit DisabledGo
Enquiries and identification
Curatorial staff are happy to identify "finds" and other objects and can give information about the local area. Please ring 01274 618231 to arrange an appointment, giving as much detail about the item as you can
Reserve and reference collections
These may be viewed for research or interest purposes by prior arrangement. There are, for example, extensive collections of fossils, minerals, insects, shells and birds. Please telephone 01535 618231
Museum Shop
The shop in the museum offers a wide range of souvenirs and gifts including cards, books and toys. Specialities include mineral specimens and jewellery, and also a selection of dinosaur books and toys.
Café
Meals and light refreshments are available in the Cliffe Castle Coffee Lounge in the park. The café is privately run and opening hours are seasonal (closed Mondays throughout the year but open Bank Holiday Mondays). Telephone 01535 606593.
Plant nursery shop
The shop stocks a variety of plants and gardening sundries plus dried flowers and gifts.
The Friends of Cliffe Castle
The Friends of Cliffe Castle (registered charity 1129655) support the work of Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley and organise a programme of talks and summer excursions. Contact them via Cliffe Castle 01535 618231.
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