Things to do in Pontefract

Pontefract Castle Explorer Tour

In years gone by, Pontefract Castle was one of Britains most important castles. It was known as The Key to the North!Learn about history where it happened.

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Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon! Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.

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Talk: Pontefract hermitage and dispensary

Have you ever walked past Pontefract Dispensary and wondered what stories it hides?Join the creative team behind The Dispensary and Hermitage: Celebrating Ponte…

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Heritage Open Days: Dungeon Tour

Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon! Free forHeritage Open Days [https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/]!Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie unde…

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Talk: Pontefract Castle - this is your life!

Join us for a whistlestop tour through Pontefract Castles fascinating history!Discover some of the most interesting and intriguing stories from the castles past…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Volunteer Talk: The Medieval Herb Garden

Join Carole, one of our volunteer gardeners, as she talks about the plants in ourMedieval Herb Garden [https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/pontefra…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Heritage Open Days: Pontefract tales storytelling

Join Beccy from StoryTrails for an interactive storytelling session. Discover stories about everyday people from Pontefracts past, doing extraordinary things!"P…

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Have a Dabble Masterclass: Bags and baubles

Step into the rich history of one of the worlds oldest writing materials! Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop masterclass exploring oak gall ink.Well be…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Home Education: Flame to ember - Ages 10

Join in with a unique hands-on experience with Pontefract Castles replica medieval bread oven as we focus on the fire!In this home education workshop for childr…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

The Beatles & Elton John

At only 19 years of age Logan Paul Murphy is already making a name for himself in the music industry.

Pontefract Town Hall, Pontefract

Home Education: Medieval medicine - Ages 7

Explore the fascinating world of medieval medicine with us!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:Find out what medical treatment…

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Talk: Pontefract in old photographs

Join Wendy from Wakefield Libraries to explore fascinating photos of Pontefract from the last 100 years.Discover pictures of places long gone.

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Have a Dabble - Autumnal batik

Celebrate the colours of autumn with batik art!Join us for a creative and relaxing autumnal batik project.

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Ilbert's Dragon Tales - Ages 2 to 5

Join Ilbert the dragon at Pontefract Castle for a fun and friendly afternoon of storytelling and hands on play.Each month help Ilbert and his storyteller bring…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Walk and Write: Pontefract Castle

Get ready for WordFest! Take part in a poetry workshop with a difference. Join the Pontefract Castle team and Lindsey Marie from Black Horse Poets Society for a…

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Walk and Write: Pontefract

Get creative and discover a new side to Pontefract Castle! Join us for a welcoming poetry workshop and walk.This session has been designed for anyone aged 10+.I…

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Home Education: Bayeux Tapestry - Live Broadcast - Ages 7 to 14

You may have heard or seen that theBritish Museum [https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/bayeux-tapestry] is displaying the Bayeux Tapestry, 10 September 20…

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Home Education: Textile crafting - Ages 7

Be inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:Have a go at making textile crafts to take away Create…

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Deadly Prose - A Murder Mystery Game

A best selling author. A room full of suspects. A story that ends in murder!Can you solve the crime before it is too late?Join us 'Deadly Prose', a murder myste…

Pontefract Library, Pontefract

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Home Education: Pontefract Castle and the Norman invasion - Ages 7

Delve into Pontefract Castles Norman past with us!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:Explore the links between Pontefract Cas…

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Richard Holmes Dark History of Pontefract Castle

Dark deeds, grisly tales and gruesome ends Pontefract Castle has seen it all!Join our costumed guide (Chris Cade) as he takes on the role of local Victorian his…

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Have a Dabble - Powertex Christmas wreath

Transform everyday materials into a beautiful handcrafted wreath with the power of Powertex!Get into the festive spirit at Pontefract Castle.

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Have a Dabble Masterclass: Jewellery making

Design and make your own silver ring and brass necklace! Learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to form your unique ring and necklace in this special Mas…

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Home Education: Making treasure maps - Ages 5

Use your imagination and become treasure hunters with us!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 5+ we will:Follow clues on a map to discover…

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Have a Dabble - Christmas candle painting

Get all cosy and ready for Christmas with this fun festive workshop!Add a personal touch to your decorations and gifts and paint your own Christmas candles.Join…

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Vibe end of year show

Join us on the 5th dec at pontefract town hall to celebrate all the hard work the kids have put into creating in 2026.

Pontefract Town Hall, Pontefract

Home Education: History myth busters - Ages 5

Discern fact from fiction in our fun game of history myth busters!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 5+ we will:Pull Christmas crackers…

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