Name: Bradford Industrial Museum
Rating: 5.0

Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Bradford Industrial Museum is based in what used to be Moorside Mills in Eccleshill. It was originally built around 1875 as a small worsted spinning mill. The mill was bought and sold many times over the years as it grew and grew. In 1974, Bradford Council created a unique museum, which now contains permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering innovations and motor vehicles.

Depending on when you visit, you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of whirring machinery, see the spinning machine at full speed, or even learn from the amazing volunteers who know all the skills and tricks of printing and weaving.

Entry into Bradford Industrial Museum is Free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Exhibitions: View exhibitions and tours from the venues of Bradford District Museums & Galleries.
Early Years: To make sure that we are approaching our young visitors the best way, we are collaborating with early years experts from 50 Things to Do When You’re Five.The core of the early years programs are free stay and play sessions for children 0-5 years old and their parents/carers, ‘Museums for Play and Growth’ sessions are organised in each of our venues once a month, offering up to two hours of free and quality play, learning and creative time for children and adults. Museums’ stay and play sessions can include messy play, loose parts play, simple craft activities, rhyme time or outdoor activities.
Staff Talks and Tours: Bradford District Museums and Galleries staff can offer talks and presentations to the public and to groups and societies depending on their availability. Below is a list of talks available.

Family Learning:

Bradford District Museums and Galleries are offering an engaging, inclusive, and creative experience for families of all ages.
When visiting our venues, families will discover interactive activities for children of all ages, along with exciting family trails to explore. Each museum features cozy seating areas for families to relax, as well as diverse activities inspired by the museums’ collections. At Bradford Industrial Museum and Cliffe Castle Museum, families with young children can enhance their visits by borrowing interactive backpacks and child-friendly maps.
During school holidays, our museums offer an enriching mix of family activities, including crafts, open play, tinkering, storytelling, and role play—celebrating the vibrant heritage of Bradford. Each family workshop is designed to inspire creativity, play, and family bonding, making it a special experience for families.
For families with children 0-5 we offer regular play sessions ‘Museums for Play and Growth’. On each month in every museum, you can enjoy up to two hours of fun for families with children under five. More about our early years programmes find here.

Facilities

Parking: On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.
Toilets: Toilets with Baby Changing available.

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Contact

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
All Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11:00 – 4:00 except Bolling Hall.
All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

Address: Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, UK

Post Code: BD2 3HP

Council: Bradford

County: West Yorkshire

By Car: Signposted from Bradford Ring Road and Harrogate Road (A658). Bus 645 from Market Street or Hall Ings. All buses stop at Moorside Road. On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.
By Bus: From Bradford City Centre, the 660 bus departs from Drake Street stop D1, (alight at Moorside Road), and the 645 departs from Hall Ings stop H11, (alight at Harrogate Road then an approx 10 min walk).
Parking: On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.