Join us to launch a new digital interpretation of Pontefract’s hermitage and dispensary, including virtual reality and film. Explore a unique heritage site hidden beneath the streets of Pontefract through digital technology and story telling.

Join us to explore the amazing story of Pontefract’s medieval hermitage and Victorian dispensary through an exciting new digital interpretation. Created by One To One Development Trust, with support from PDHAG, Pontefract Civic Society, Pontefract Archaeological Society and Wakefield Museums and Castles.

The new digital platform includes a virtual tour of the hermitage, which is hidden underneath Southgate in Pontefract town centre, and video clips of memories of the hermitage and former dispensary building above. The hermitage was hand carved into the rock beneath Pontefract in the 1300s. In the 1800s, a new hospital building was created for the town and built on top of the entrance to the hermitage.

The digital hidden heritage project is part of Wakefield Council’s Our Heritage Our Stories project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The free event is part of Heritage Open Day

Accessibility details

The event is on the first floor of the library, in the community space. There is lift access.