Wakefield Armed Forces Day
Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a free, family-friendly event at Pontefract Park honouring serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces alongside the broader services of military personnel.
Events
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Events
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Pontefract Park Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Wakefield u3a Open Day at The Grange, Pontefract
The Grange Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomWelcome to our new partnership with The Grange — bringing u3a activities to Pontefract.
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Yorkshire day 2026 at Pontefract Rugby Football Club
Pontefract Rugby Club Moor Lane, Carleton, Pontefract,, West YorkshireWe’re bringing the whole community together for what promises to be a fantastic Yorkshire Day celebration at Pontefract RUFC. Whether you’re a club member, parent, player, supporter or simply looking for a great family day out, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.
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Walk and Write: Pontefract (18+)
Pontefract Museum 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomGet creative and discover a new side to Pontefract! Join us for a welcoming poetry workshop and walk. We're celebrating our latest exhibition Picturing Pontefract.
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Urban Sketching at the castle
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomLet's sketch! Pop along for an afternoon of urban sketching. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of urban sketching at the magical Pontefract Castle. Step into history and sketch around the castle site.
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Poetry Workshop
Twenty 7 27 Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomAt our next poetry morning we shall begin by sharing and talking about the kind of poems we like. So please bring with you an example of what you would call a good poem.
Bring also a poem you have written which includes the word sunrise. You might like to write something specially for the workshop. -
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Talk – Pontefract Racecourse
Pontefract Racecourse - Paddock room Park, Park Road, ,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomApprox 1 hour talk in the Paddock Dining Room, and then approx 1 hour walk round. The talk does deal with how the sport of horse racing has evolved and working lives
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Walking Tour – 1300 Years of Pontefract History
Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomA walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.
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Talk: Pontefract hermitage and dispensary
Pontefract Museum 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomHave 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
Pontefract Masonic Hall 1, Ackworth Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomEver 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.