Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bankfield Museum
In or near Queensbury.
Bankfield Museum — a museum in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bankfield Museum is a museum located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bankfield Museum showcases a diverse collection that includes local history, costumes, art, toys, military history, and textiles from around the world. The museum, housed in a Victorian mansion, also features temporary exhibitions on various artistic themes. It aims to tell the story of Halifax and Calderdale through its rich collections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bankfield Museum is a museum located in Yorkshire. It features a diverse collection of local history and artefacts, reflecting the region's heritage. The building itself is of historical significance, contributing to the area's architectural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7325, -1.8633
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX3 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Phone
- 01422 352334
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; BH 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- museums.calderdale.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/183981646 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bankfield Museum?
- Bankfield Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX3 6ES), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Bankfield Museum?
- Bankfield Museum — a museum in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bankfield Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is Queensbury. Drivers can use postcode HX3 6ES.
- Is Bankfield Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Bankfield Museum is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bankfield Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Bankfield Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bankfield Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX3 6ES.