Bradford Industrial Museum

The Bradford Industrial Museum is a hidden gem. There is so much to see, workers cottages, a working blacksmiths and other things before you even set foot in the main museum. A particular highlight for me as a retired printer was the printing gallery, seeing so much of the equipment i used in my youth now sitting in a museum and being able to explain it to my family was a bit special. There is also the gallery of vintage cars, motorcycles and trams. The upstairs of the museum concentrates on cloth manufacturing which was massive in this area. This is one of the best museums I have been to. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and a visit is highly recommended.

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We wondered where to go at half term, and we found Bradford Industrial Museum. What a treat, It was amazing, a massive old mill with everything from weaving, to the machines, the vehicles and the back to back houses. Everything to see, kept us busy for a few hours. It's free, with a donations box, it's pram and wheelchair friendly, there are stairs but there are also the old lifts, so made life with a pram a doddle! The kids loved it. There are so many pictures and information about every aspect of the woolen mills. Buses, a train, carriages from the horses and lots lots more. A printing area where you can watch them work. A small gift shop and a cafe that has meal deals with a good selection of sandwiches, crisps and hot drink, or you can take your own picnic and eat in the cafe area. Also lots of play areas for the kids to get involved. A proper jewel in Bradfords crown. Will definatley be going again, lots of memories of my parents and what they did. A great day out for free in the holidays! And a decent free carpark.

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What a great place to visit and learn about industry and the workers involved in this great historical site. Lots and lots of well preserved and restored machinery and loads to see, read and do....dont miss going up to the first floor and the out buildings and street terrace houses. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Free to enter (donations recommended) A real journey and insight to the hardships, achievements and hard working community who worked and developed these backbone industries, many of which have sadly now gone or now using imported goods. If you want to step back in time then do visit this great museum. Free parking Good disabled access, although mind there is a cobbled original road section outside Great for all ages. No cafe but you can take your own packed lunch, shame really otherwise I would have given a 5 star had there been hot food available and a decent cafe. Thank you Recommended

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Had an enjoyable couple of hours here. We particularly enjoyed the car exhibition and the historically decorated houses. The upper floor is a comprehensive exhibition of cloth making, which was also very interesting.

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