Bankfield Museum
📍 Bankfield Museum, Ackroyd Park, Boothtown Rd, Halifax HX3 6HG, UK
About Bankfield Museum
Bankfield Museum is a captivating attraction nestled within Ackroyd Park in Halifax. Housed in a grand Victorian mansion, the museum offers visitors a unique journey through local and global history. It's highly regarded by visitors, boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.7/5 stars. Guests frequently praise the impressive building, its beautifully decorated interiors, and the well-maintained grounds.
The museum features a diverse range of collections, as highlighted by numerous positive reviews. A particular favourite is the 'Fashion through the ages' display, which often includes connections to Yorkshire's heritage, alongside exhibits on local Halifax history. The knowledgeable and welcoming staff contribute significantly to the positive visitor experience. The museum also provides a tea room and a small gift shop. Entry is free, though donations are welcome.
Visiting Information
Bankfield Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed on Sundays and Mondays. The museum is committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms. Payment options for the gift shop or tea room are not explicitly provided, but entry to the museum itself is free with donations welcomed.
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📍 Bankfield Museum, Ackroyd Park, Boothtown Rd, Halifax HX3 6HG, UK
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Showing 5 of 735 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Loved this place, soent a couple of hours here with the hubby. Not much for younger ones. Small cafe with coffee and ore packages cake and buscuits sort of stuff. Id recommend dojng the trail in the village (leaflet avsilable inside) Beautiful buikding and interrsting exhibits, especially military (which I usually don't like)
Well worth the steady climb up the hills going out of Halifax! This is a large and ornate house set in beautiful grounds. The entrance is spectacular with beautiful decorated ceiling and walls surrounding the sweeping stairwell. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. There are many sections including a really wonderful display of costumes used in such dramas as Emma, Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and Victoria. The section dedicated to the Yorkshire regiments is very informative and moving as is the section exploring death and mourning. Some sections are closed or will be closed to enable repairs to the roof but there is still so much to see. When visiting remember to look upas each room has the most ornate ceiling embellishments. Good toilets and there’s also a cafe. I will definitely revisit when back in Halifax.
A lovely museum with an unexpected Fashion through the ages with The Costume Drama Display. Loved that they tied it in with Yorkshire, including Mr. Darcy’s shirt. Liked the Halifax room with the sweets and cat’s eyes etc. I think it was also a great idea to have all the feature display cases in the main room. Enjoyed the militaristic rooms too. To say it is a free local museum, it’s one of the best small local museums I’ve been in. Staff were also friendly and happy to chat about the displays. There is a good amount of parking spots and also a small cafe that serves tea and coffee and snacks. Now we just need to work on the #sconeAsInGone!
Visited today for the 1940s weekend. Well done guys, it was brilliant. The museum alone houses some fantastic collections. Free entry, donations welcome. Tea room, small gift shop and toilets.
Lots to see and enjoy here. Went to the launch today of "What we wore" wonderful project by our service users at Calderdale Dementia Hub. Onsite car parking, cafe, gift shop and it's FREE, although donations are very welcome!