Bankfield Museum
Museums & Science Centres · Halifax, West Yorkshire
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 10am
🏠 Indoor🆓 Free entryEducational
What’s there
- Free parking
- Baby changing
Free parking; disabled parking to the rear of the building with access by ramp.
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Bankfield Museum is a grand Victorian mansion set in Akroyd Park on the edge of Halifax, run by Calderdale Museums. It was once the home of mill owner and MP Colonel Edward Akroyd, and visitors can wander through its opulent rooms. The collections cover local history, costume, art, toys, jewellery and textiles from around the world. A Textile Gallery shows garments and fabrics made in Halifax over the years, and a regimental museum for the Duke of Wellington's Regiment adds uniforms and military artefacts. Temporary exhibitions change through the year, and the museum offers school visits and workshops. The surrounding park makes a pleasant walk before or after a visit. Entry is free, and the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday.
Questions parents ask
- Is Bankfield Museum easy to get round with a buggy and older children?
- We haven't confirmed whether the museum is buggy friendly, so contact the venue before visiting to check how manageable it would be with both a toddler and older child at once.
- Can we eat at Bankfield Museum, or should we bring a picnic?
- We haven't confirmed whether there is a café here, and there is no recorded picnic area. It's worth contacting the museum to ask about food options before your visit.
- How long should we allow for a visit?
- The museum's typical visit length is not recorded on this guide. Contact Bankfield Museum directly to find out how much time to set aside for your family's visit.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.- Wet bagFor whatever comes home soaked.
- Sting relief
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Audiobook or story CD
Kids' headphones
Loose changeLockers and old-fashioned car parks.
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