Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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- Karen M36 contributionsSo much to seeA fabulous museum in the middle of of a housing estate. A free car park, always a bonus. So much to see , especially loved the back to back houses. Friendly helpful staff . A coffee machine was provided, but no food.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 April 2023
- Serena R43 contributionsExcellent experienceWe loved our experience at the museum. It's our second visit and both have been really informative engaging and interesting. We have a 3 year old son and we really appreciate the toys and items of interest dotted around the museum for younger children to interact with. A large wooden bus he can have a go at driving, train set to play, dolls House, kitchen set up.. also the rats around the museum that you can find We have played along with this each visit.. love the interactive elements having a go at stamping ink and seeing inside the train, as well as the waterwheel and looking round the houses. All good fun. But we particularly liked seeing the blacksmith work this was fab. We watched him make a nail from scratch and then he stamped our sons initials in the top of it. An experience we won't forget.. Great to see. Lovely museum and staff are very friendly and helpful throughout the museum.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 April 2023
- XRXMNorth Yorkshire, United Kingdom520 contributionsExcellent in every respect - well worth a visit, educational and enjoyableHad a great visit to the museum with friends from Scotland. A really clean, well presented venue with plenty to see for everyone. The only tiny critical point would be that there is no cafe to speak of so if you arrive hungry, you'll be disappointed. If there is not the business to justify one then I can see why. The reception staff were very helpful and the lady in the owner's house playing the part of the mill owner's wife was brilliant, loved her.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 May 2023
- vivEnglandPreston, United Kingdom774 contributionsSpend a few hours hereThe Mill is on the outskirts of Bradford and it is free to visit and park, or catch the 645 bus from Market Street. It is closed on Mondays. You can see a lot of textile and steam powered machines and at certain times you can watch a demonstration of them. Also they have some old printing machines and it was interesting to see a demonstration of them. You could also have a look at some of the houses where the Mill Manager and mill workers lived. There were also vintage cars on display. In fact, there is too much to mention here so go along and enjoy wandering round it like we did.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 June 2023
- our lives our w... tBradford, United Kingdom5 contributionsA brilliant day through historywe are a group made up of people with learning disabilities who regularly attend outings. the gorup had decided to visit the Bradford Industrial museum. upon arrival we was greeted by the extremely helpful and friendly staff who made us feel instantly welcome. the exhibits was well maintained and the group learnt a lot about the industrial age.This was a brilliant day out and the fact it is free is amazing.Visited July 2023Travelled on businessWritten 20 July 2023
- dodo029United Kingdom921 contributionsBrilliant museum with great staff !This museum based in Eccleshill Bradford is a little gem! We had a great visit , from on entering the museum we were greeted by such lively reception team who were very helpful telling us about what was in the museum . The exhibits in all areas were very interesting and lots of them . We particularly enjoyed the printing press area where Gand demonstrated some of the presses to us , he was very informative and kept the children interested and engaged . The houses outside were great set up through the years . There was a toy workshop on the day we visited but it was full by the time we got to that area which was slightly disappointing but on the way out we called at the forge where the blacksmith demonstrated how to make a large steel nail . He was also very informative and the children enjoyed watching the process and were delighted when they were presented with the nail to take home . A fab day out especially on a rainy day , highly recommend!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 August 2023
- Alana H3 contributionsA fabulous relaxed day outAbsolutely amazing day out today at #bradfordindustrialmuseum . FREE entry ( donations welcome). It is very child and SEN friendly. Machines run at intervals throughout the day with ear defenders provided if needed. Relaxation room with picnic tables, sofas, book's and children's toys. Plus a tea and coffee machine at only £1 a drink ( take cash) . They had several children's trails to take part in, one for Yorkshire day, a sunflower trails, find the kids tv characters, and of course, the 11 stuffed rats hidden throughout the galleries in the Mill. Jackson absolutely LOVED hunting for them. They had at least one interactive station for the kids in each room, including a printing press, a train set, a wooden bus to drive, plus much more. It was a very chill.amd steady day, not busy at all, even Tee-Jay enjoyed it as he didn't have the anxiety of other guests. We almost had the place to ourselves! It was so lovely to see the Tee take Jackson under his wing, play with him , show him around, and help him look for all the items on the trails. On top of all that, obviously there were all the galleries to look around. A great insight into history. A fave of mine was the back to back houses. The gift shop was also reasonably priced , I got the kids a little something each. Also want to mention the staff and volunteers who were so friendly and helpful. They definitely added to the experience. A little hidden gem, and we will definitely be going back! ( I have 97 pics so can't share them all )Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 August 2023
- David G1 contributionA grand day out.We took my 93 year old mother and whilst many of the exhibits were younger than her(!) we had a cracking time looking around and reminiscing. Very friendly knowledgeable staff and a well kept interesting collection, will definitely revisit in better weather to look around the houses and exterior.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 3 January 2024
- Rebecca C9 contributionsBradford Industrial Museum - Great placeVisited this as a half term trip when we were in Bradford. Though it would be an hour wander round a little museum. We spent over 3 hours there! Very interesting. Volunteers so keen to entertain. Getting machinery going, dressed as Victorian ladies and in role, great displays all for free!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 March 2024
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Rebecca C
York, United Kingdom9 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Visited this as a half term trip when we were in Bradford. Though it would be an hour wander round a little museum. We spent over 3 hours there! Very interesting. Volunteers so keen to entertain. Getting machinery going, dressed as Victorian ladies and in role, great displays all for free!
Written 16 March 2024
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Elston G
Liverpool, UK107 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Very interesting museum with fine collection of industrial machinery and a beautiful collection of cars
Completely free too
What’s not to like?
Completely free too
What’s not to like?
Written 12 January 2024
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David G
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
We took my 93 year old mother and whilst many of the exhibits were younger than her(!) we had a cracking time looking around and reminiscing. Very friendly knowledgeable staff and a well kept interesting collection, will definitely revisit in better weather to look around the houses and exterior.
Written 3 January 2024
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Bradford, UK84 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Free parking, free admission, what’s not to like?
Well, plenty of things, but that doesn’t matter because there are plenty of things which DO interest me - and when it’s free, you don’t feel guilty about skipping the looms (yawn!) and getting directly to the cars and trams!
Other people’s tastes may vary, and that’s fine too. Pay a visit - there’s something here for everyone.
Except that is for a cafe, which there used to be, and believe me is sorely missed! A vending machine selling Kitkats in lieu of actual catering is a bit of a let down, so can only suggest you have lunch beforehand!
Well, plenty of things, but that doesn’t matter because there are plenty of things which DO interest me - and when it’s free, you don’t feel guilty about skipping the looms (yawn!) and getting directly to the cars and trams!
Other people’s tastes may vary, and that’s fine too. Pay a visit - there’s something here for everyone.
Except that is for a cafe, which there used to be, and believe me is sorely missed! A vending machine selling Kitkats in lieu of actual catering is a bit of a let down, so can only suggest you have lunch beforehand!
Written 26 September 2023
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Philip R
Huddersfield, UK69 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Excellent museum for those interested in local industry
Volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable, Gand gave an interesting talk and printing demonstration.
Great to see the machines running
Volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable, Gand gave an interesting talk and printing demonstration.
Great to see the machines running
Written 17 August 2023
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Alana H
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing day out today at #bradfordindustrialmuseum . FREE entry ( donations welcome).
It is very child and SEN friendly. Machines run at intervals throughout the day with ear defenders provided if needed.
Relaxation room with picnic tables, sofas, book's and children's toys. Plus a tea and coffee machine at only £1 a drink ( take cash) .
They had several children's trails to take part in, one for Yorkshire day, a sunflower trails, find the kids tv characters, and of course, the 11 stuffed rats hidden throughout the galleries in the Mill. Jackson absolutely LOVED hunting for them.
They had at least one interactive station for the kids in each room, including a printing press, a train set, a wooden bus to drive, plus much more.
It was a very chill.amd steady day, not busy at all, even Tee-Jay enjoyed it as he didn't have the anxiety of other guests. We almost had the place to ourselves!
It was so lovely to see the Tee take Jackson under his wing, play with him , show him around, and help him look for all the items on the trails.
On top of all that, obviously there were all the galleries to look around. A great insight into history.
A fave of mine was the back to back houses.
The gift shop was also reasonably priced , I got the kids a little something each.
Also want to mention the staff and volunteers who were so friendly and helpful. They definitely added to the experience.
A little hidden gem, and we will definitely be going back!
( I have 97 pics so can't share them all )
It is very child and SEN friendly. Machines run at intervals throughout the day with ear defenders provided if needed.
Relaxation room with picnic tables, sofas, book's and children's toys. Plus a tea and coffee machine at only £1 a drink ( take cash) .
They had several children's trails to take part in, one for Yorkshire day, a sunflower trails, find the kids tv characters, and of course, the 11 stuffed rats hidden throughout the galleries in the Mill. Jackson absolutely LOVED hunting for them.
They had at least one interactive station for the kids in each room, including a printing press, a train set, a wooden bus to drive, plus much more.
It was a very chill.amd steady day, not busy at all, even Tee-Jay enjoyed it as he didn't have the anxiety of other guests. We almost had the place to ourselves!
It was so lovely to see the Tee take Jackson under his wing, play with him , show him around, and help him look for all the items on the trails.
On top of all that, obviously there were all the galleries to look around. A great insight into history.
A fave of mine was the back to back houses.
The gift shop was also reasonably priced , I got the kids a little something each.
Also want to mention the staff and volunteers who were so friendly and helpful. They definitely added to the experience.
A little hidden gem, and we will definitely be going back!
( I have 97 pics so can't share them all )
Written 5 August 2023
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Chrie
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Brilliant place. Loads to see. Well worth the trip and lovely helpful staff.
Don't miss it when you are in Bradford
Don't miss it when you are in Bradford
Written 4 August 2023
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dodo029
United Kingdom921 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This museum based in Eccleshill Bradford is a little gem! We had a great visit , from on entering the museum we were greeted by such lively reception team who were very helpful telling us about what was in the museum . The exhibits in all areas were very interesting and lots of them . We particularly enjoyed the printing press area where Gand demonstrated some of the presses to us , he was very informative and kept the children interested and engaged . The houses outside were great set up through the years . There was a toy workshop on the day we visited but it was full by the time we got to that area which was slightly disappointing but on the way out we called at the forge where the blacksmith demonstrated how to make a large steel nail . He was also very informative and the children enjoyed watching the process and were delighted when they were presented with the nail to take home .
A fab day out especially on a rainy day , highly recommend!
A fab day out especially on a rainy day , highly recommend!
Written 2 August 2023
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our lives our w... t
Bradford, UK5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Business
we are a group made up of people with learning disabilities who regularly attend outings. the gorup had decided to visit the Bradford Industrial museum. upon arrival we was greeted by the extremely helpful and friendly staff who made us feel instantly welcome. the exhibits was well maintained and the group learnt a lot about the industrial age.This was a brilliant day out and the fact it is free is amazing.
Written 20 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
vivEngland
Preston, UK774 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The Mill is on the outskirts of Bradford and it is free to visit and park, or catch the 645 bus from Market Street. It is closed on Mondays. You can see a lot of textile and steam powered machines and at certain times you can watch a demonstration of them. Also they have some old printing machines and it was interesting to see a demonstration of them. You could also have a look at some of the houses where the Mill Manager and mill workers lived. There were also vintage cars on display. In fact, there is too much to mention here so go along and enjoy wandering round it like we did.
Written 30 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
weiyue
Huddersfield, UK
if I have no reservation can i get in??
Steve & Fay
Bradford, UK76 contributions
You do t need to book ahead, simply turn up and enjoy ! I believe it’s closed on a Monday though
Is there a cafe on site
Brian Michael T
Middlesbrough, UK50 contributions
Not as such. There is a relaxation room with tables, chairs and self service tea/coffee making facilities. You would have to take your own snacks, sandwiches etc.
Is it for free?
paul_boyo_white1
Stockton-on-Tees, UK177 contributions
There are multiple donation points but nobody asks you for money . Its good to chuck something in the pot though .
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- Bradford Industrial Museum is open:
- Tue - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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