Cliffe Castle Museum
Overview
The former home of a textile magnate, some rooms furnished in Victorian splendour, with displays of birds, animals and fossils.
Visit the Museum website
Opening Times
Monday - closed
Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays - 11:00 to 16:00
Price
free
Hostels nearby
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Salts Mill
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The Piece Hall
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