Bolling Hall Museum is now open. Visit from 10am-4pm Wednesday-Friday and 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday. 

Situated just a mile from Bradford city centre and situated in a quiet, leafy garden, Bolling Hall was for many years the seat of two important land-owning families, the Bollings and the Tempests.

 

With parts of the building dating from the Medieval, Bolling Hall is a rambling mixture of styles with every nook and cranny packed with history. During the Civil War the household supported the Royalist cause, and the house provided a stronghold during the ‘siege of Bradford’.

 

Rooms are furnished and decorated to give an accurate taste of life at different periods of the house’s history, and the fascinating furniture on display includes a superb bed made for Harewood House by Thomas Chippendale.

 

Spend some time exploring a different side of Bradford’s heritage – but watch out for an appearance by the ‘White Lady’ in the Ghost Room!

Bolling Hall Library is now located in Bolling Hall Museum. Further information on the

 

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-local-library/bolling-hall-library/

 

There isn’t a cafe onsite, but there is a cafe just over the road in Bowling Park. The Lodge Cafe is run by the Friends of Bowling Park. Opening Hours 10am – 4pm. Roughly 5 minutes walk from Bolling Hall.

May Half-term with Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Looking for something to do  over half term? 
Have a look at our families events – follow the links for more information

28th May Dreams and Songs to sing
Cartwright Hall
Meet author Richard O’Neill for traditional stories and handicrafts

29th May –
Put yourself in the picture
Bradford Industrial Museum
Visit our “Bairds TV” display, help to make an old fashioned TV and become a news presenter or star in an advert!

30th MayLocal Myths and Legends
Bolling Hall
Listen to traditional stories and design a mythical creature.
Details here

1st June Within Nature
Cliffe Castle
Meet the artists & take part in associated family activities.