Days Out in Pontefract

Home Education: Surprising Stories from the Pontefract Area's Past - Ages 5

From real-life mysteries to political milestones, and famous visitors to locals who left the area to lead incredible lives elsewhere, Pontefract and the surroun…

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Talk: The archaeology of Pontefract Castle

How does archaeology help us to piece together Pontefract Castles fascinating story?

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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Knight School

Brave and daring trainee knights your castle needs you! Design your own shields. Train like squires. Complete noble quests and learn about medieval life through…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Medieval Master Chefs

Join our medieval servants as they prepare the castle for an important visit. See how people ate, lived and worked in the Middle Ages. Learn where food came fro…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Urban Sketching: Pontefract Castle

Let's sketch! Pop along for an afternoon of urban sketching.Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of urban sketching at the magical Pontefract Castle.

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

Medieval warfare and silly science

Build it, launch it and watch It fizz! How did science help to defend a castle? Explore the powerful machines of medieval warfare.

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract