Bolling Hall Museum

Bolling Hall is a historic house museum in Bradford built across different periods, anchored by a medieval pele tower from the 14th century positioned on a hillside. The building combines multiple architectural styles and contains furnished rooms that display everyday life from past centuries.

The estate was first recorded in the Domesday Book and later passed from the Bolling family to the Tempests in the 15th century. These ownership changes shaped the building's multiple architectural layers visible today.

The rooms display furniture from different periods, including a Thomas Chippendale bed originally made for a nearby Yorkshire estate. The interiors show how wealthy families lived and arranged their homes across the centuries.

Visiting is best done during daylight hours, with longer opening times on weekends than on weekdays. The building sits on a hillside, so visitors should be prepared for uneven ground.

During the English Civil War in 1643, the hall served as a fortified Royalist position against the town's Parliamentarian forces. This chapter of local conflict left a lasting mark on the place's history.

Location: Bradford

Part of: Bradford Museums and Galleries

Address: Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, BD4 7LP

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-16:00

Website: https://bradfordmuseums.org/bolling-hall-museum-library

GPS coordinates: 53.77887,-1.73880

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54