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Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family’s industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China. The completed house was a showpiece of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelt’s of America and members of the court of Napoleon III. In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle’s gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district. In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings, and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen on your visit along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris and Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from our collections and the community. Family areas ensure that there is something for all ages.
carla raveycarla ravey
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Living literally opposite the castle I'm surprised I hadn't gone inside earlier. The experience on a whole brilliant, the one way system made sense, the rooms and exhibitions were fascinating and the the building itself is stunning. The staff weren't the best at keeping up with how many people were allowed in at a time, and having one rule for one person and another rule for another person, so wish there was more consistency with what you told people they can and can't do. However it's a great place to go, it's totally free and worth the visit, there were a lot of parents bringing their kids and the kids clearly really enjoyed it but I think there's something for everyone at every age. Going back to the rooms on the downstairs, my god they were so beautiful. Notice to parents though, I know it can be difficult at times but pease don't let your kids scream and shout whilst inside. As it's not pleasant for the other people trying to alsp enjoy their experience xoxo
H MH M
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Been here a few times over the years as it's free. Also come for parkrun sometimes on a Saturday morning at 9. Today, I brought my two nieces (3 + 5) for a visit. We first of all explored the grounds, saw the fountains and the animals which they enjoyed. They then spent a massive chunk of time in the playground. The kids playground it great, plenty of equipment for different ages and lots of space. It was never too busy either, though that could be because of the weather! Finally we went around the museum. They liked the bees and soon found the Queen Bee. They also liked seeing the bones of the animals. Great place for a visit. We spent the whole morning here. We took some snacks for midmorning. There is a cafe here but we didn't use it. There's decent toilets and also a small shop here. Finally, try the musical stones as they're ace!
Donna WDonna W
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Cliffe castle are hosting bingley art society and keighley art club exhibition from 2nd March till 21st April 2019. You can visit for free and look at the paintings and if you would like to purchase one them you can.a percentage of what the pictures sell for gose to cliffe castle museium.it also good place to visit with children there is park and play area and wild birds to see.your visit is totally free in all areas.there is a cafe on site which sells hot drinks and cold drinks and snacks / food.there is all kinds of trees to see as well as paths to walk throw.and you can visit inside the museium as well.the gallery is well worth a visit to see the paintings of what people have painted.
Kevin MaginnisKevin Maginnis
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Visited sunday 28th July. Weather was very nice and it was the first time visiting. Lovely place and grounds were well kept. Bit of a struggle if you can't walk very well because it's on a hill which gets quiet steep. Good park for the kids to go on. Inside the castle itself was very interesting because it showed you what it was like back in the days how they lived ( rich lived). Also they had a lot of other stuff for kids etc to look and learn from like animals ( stuffed) rocks ( minerals) etc and they also had classes for people to learn things which was very good. Overall well worth a visit.
K MyersK Myers
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What an unexpected lovely place. I was walking past (free road parking) and saw the sign so thought I'd wander. Lovely building, grounds, conservatory, cafe, play area and cycle route... All free, donations welcome as it'll cost a bit to look after. So much to see, detailed rooms, balcony, staff to answer questions. Sadly I didn't have time to see the minerals section but was amazed at the variety of taxidermy. All set out as in their habitat.... Some of which may be the only way to see them as humans take over. Fetch a picnic, some cash and have a wander it's great!!
ilona rigoilona rigo
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Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley BD20 6LH, United Kingdom
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bradfordmuseums.org
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Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, is a local heritage museum which opened in the grand, Victorian, neo-Gothic Cliffe Castle in 1959. Originating as Cliffe Hall in 1828, the museum is the successor to Keighley Museum which opened in Eastwood House, Keighley, in c. 1892.
attractions: Cliffe Castle Park, The Leisure Centre, Keighley, Cougar Park, restaurants: The Livery Rooms - JD Wetherspoon, Balti House Keighley | Indian Restaurant Keighley, KFC Keighley - Hardings Road, Mango's Keighley, The Roebuck, The Endless Kettle, Café On The Square, Orient Chinese Express, Atlas Shawarma, The Yorkshire Tapas
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