Things to do in Pontefract

Psychic Night with Grant Harris Medium

Join the incredible Grant Harris, one of the UK's most accurate & naturally gifted psychic mediums, for an exciting evening of mediumship.Grant, now in his 14th…

Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, 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…

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

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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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An Afternoon with David Baldacci

Join us at Pontefract Library for an afternoon with internationally best-selling author David Baldacci! David will be discussing his latest book Hope Rises, as…

Pontefract Library, 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

The Three Musketeers

All for one - and one for all! Young DArtagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the Kings Guard.

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

Shakespeares As You Like It

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors.

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

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

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