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Events
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Events for September 11, 2026
All Day
KLH Events – Artisan Craft Fair
In response to popular demand — and in partnership with Wakefield District Markets, with encouragement from Pontefract Civic Society — we’re delighted to bring an Artisan Craft Fair to Pontefract…
Walking Tour – 1300 Years of Pontefract History
A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.
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 Pontefract’s Unique Heritage’ for a fascinating talk and insight into this digital interpretation project.
Tour of Pontefract Masonic Lodge
Ever wondered what happens in a Masonic Lodge? You are cordially invited to discover the history of the Pontefract Lodge through a guided tour and learn about the symbolism and traditions of ancient Freemasonry.