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English Civil War – Living History at Bolling Hall

1 Jun 2025

11:00 - 15:00

Bolling Hall

Come along to experience living in the 1640’s. Find out how Royalists at Bolling Hall planned to ransack Parliamentarian Bradford.

See how they lived, what they ate, how they made their clothes and garrisoned the Hall to keep it safe.
There will be a weapon demonstration and a canon will be fired!
You will learn all about the role Bolling Hall played in the Civil War where the Royalists dwelled and why the Parliamentarians populated Bradford. Find out about the Ghost of Bolling and how she stopped an onslaught happening to the people of Bradford.
See a canon fired: Timing TBC
Armour demonstrations: Timing TBC
If all that's making you feel in need of refreshment, there will be chance to buy a refreshing Ice Cream to keep you cool!

Age Guidance
all ages

Ticket Information

General Free

Venue Details

Bolling Hall

Bolling Hall,Bowling Hall Road
BD4 7LP

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