Days Out in Pontefract

Witches and Wizards

Join us for our fun family 'Witches and Wizards' week at Pontefract Castle.Take part in witchy outdoor activities, learn to make magical potions, and make fun t…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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Dispelling Animal Myths

Meet Louise from Loulabelle's jungle to discover fantastic facts about amazing creatures!Louise will dispel myths you may have heard and provide hands-on opport…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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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

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…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Volunteer Talk: the Three Sieges of Pontefract

Oliver Cromwell once said that Pontefract Castle was "one of the strongest inland garrisons in the kingdom...

Pontefract Castle, 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 cracker…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract