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East Riddlesden Hall is part of the National Trust (registered charity. 205846.)
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Welcome to the official page for East Riddlesden Hall, owned and cared for by the National Trust (registered charity 205846).

29/05/2026

Discover borders bursting with colour on your next visit 🌸

The formal garden has come alive with vibrant blooms, perfect for relaxing in a deckchair and enjoying a moment of peace in the sunshine.

27/05/2026

The Buzzing Bee Half-term trail returns on Saturday and Sunday! 🐝

Get hands-on with bee-themed activities, from puppet-making to pollen throwing, and discover how bees “talk” along the way.

There is no extra charge to take part in the trail, standard admission does apply.

Plan your visit 👉 https://bit.ly/EastRiddlesdenHall

20/05/2026

Outdoor theatre at East Riddlesden Hall! 🎭

Experience the magic of live performance under the open sky on the lower fields. Pack a picnic, bring your chairs, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

✨ Romeo and Juliet – The Duke’s Theatre Company
📅 Wed 1 July

✨ Othello – The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
📅 Wed 12 August

Spaces are limited, book now and make a night of it:
https://bit.ly/3LWhrzs

18/05/2026

⚠ The hall, gardens, tearoom, shop and lower fields will be closed on Wednesday 20 May. The main gates will remain closed all day.

The lower fields will reopen on Thursday 21 May and the hall, gardens, tearoom and shop will reopen on Saturday 23 May.

15/05/2026

Looking for something to do this half-term? 🐝

Search the Hall for the hidden bumble bees, then explore the gardens where six activities await. Follow the trail and discover more about these amazing striped pollinators along the way.

📅 23 May - 7 June
⏰ 10am-4pm, open Saturday to Wednesday each week.

There is no extra charge to join the half-term trail, standard admission does apply. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

13/05/2026

⚠ The hall, gardens, tearoom, shop and lower fields will be closed on Wednesday 20 May.

The main gates will reopen on Thursday 21 May. The hall, gardens, tearoom and shop will reopen on Saturday 23 May.

11/05/2026

📣 New job alert! 📣

We’re looking for an organised, people‑focused Business Services Co‑ordinator to support our teams across East Riddlesden Hall and NT Hardcastle Crags.

This varied role is perfect if you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, supporting colleagues and volunteers, and making sure high standards are met behind the scenes at two very different but much‑loved places.

🕘 30 hours per week, worked across 4 days
📍 3 days at East Riddlesden Hall, 1 day at Hardcastle Crags
💷 £22,089.60 per year (pro‑rated)

You’ll be supporting day‑to‑day operations, finance and compliance systems, and working closely with staff and volunteers to help deliver the best experience for people and places.

If you’re well organised, confident with IT, enjoy problem‑solving and working as part of a small, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply online: https://bit.ly/48YDYHf

10/05/2026

Look out for our next Artist in Residence, Matthew Eyles, as he begins work on his forthcoming exhibition Thresholds – Light, Memory and Place at East Riddlesden Hall.

Working in acrylic ink and watercolour, Matthew will explore how light, landscape and historic architecture interact within the Hall and its surroundings. His paintings will respond to the building’s character while reflecting the wider landscape and the National Trust’s ongoing work to care for places of historic and natural significance.

📅You can see Matthew working on site on 27 May, 27 June and 22 July.
⏰10.30am–3.30pm.
📍 The finished exhibition will be on display in the Entrance Chamber (first floor) from Saturday 24 October 2026 to Wednesday 14 April 2027.

📸 Photos are some of Matthew's preliminary sketches. We can't wait to see his finished works!

06/05/2026

Not long to go until May half-term! 🐝

Did you know that there are more than 200 species of bee that live here in the UK?

Follow the Buzzing Bee half-term trail around the gardens and discover some amazing facts about these striped pollinators. Try out 6 bee inspired activities in the gardens and find all of the little bumble bees hiding in the hall.

📅 23 May - 6 June
⏰ 10am-4pm, Saturday to Wednesday

This trail is free to participate in, normal admission does apply. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

Address

Bradford Road
Keighley
BD205EL

Telephone

+441535607075

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/riddlesdenhall

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