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Cartwright Hall

Lister Park, BD9 4NS, England
(01274) 751212
Ranked #2 of 8 shopping in Bradford
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries, Historic Sites, Parks
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

A beautiful large old building with lovely gardens. It is kept very well. I'm not really an 'arty farty' person but I still found the exhibits very interesting. An artistic person will just love it... More

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leeds
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Cartwright Hall is surrounded by a park where the staff obviously take great pride in the planting and in the overall well-tended appearance. It's a real oasis, popular with the locals, in an area of fine houses that have come down in the world (but may yet bounce back). There always seem to be good temporary exhibitions in the Hall... More

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Leeds
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

I used to live within easy walking distance of Lister Park and Cartwright Hall. I do not visit as often these days, but it is well worth a visit and I was there a couple of weeks back. The building alone would be worth a visit, set in a nice Victorian park not far from Bradford city centre. The permanent... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

I have visited this hall regularly, and find the different exhibitions vary in 'value'. There isn't much to do apart from 'look' amd being an older teenager, I find this rather boring. However, if you enjoy different art techniques then it is a good place, and it is run on donations only. More

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Halifax, West Yorkshire
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

It's another one of the old industrialist houses from the Victorian era, with plenty of good things to see and occasional exhibitions. More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

This is a beutiful art gallery in the grounds of Bradfords lovliest park, Lister Park, brings back lots of childhood memories for me as a kid visiting with my dad and it really is one of the few jewels Bradford has to offer. More

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Selby, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Intersting building worth a flying visit if a dry day but not in a very good area of Bradford. More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Interesting exhibits in a beautiful building surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. The crocuses are legendary in spring - particularly when viewed from the main Bradford - Keighley road. More

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Leeds, W Yorks, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Classical style gallery & museum, founded on collections owned originally by Bradfords' wealthiest textile barons. Good turnaround of exhibitions, sometimes attracts prestigious work like local artist Hockney. More

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pattaya
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

a lovely building short of exhibits in the midst of a large park in a no go area of the city for me, even in a car. More

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