Urban Sketching at the castle
Let'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.
Events
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Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Pontefract Civic Society Talk – The Early Years of the Wakefield, Pontefract and Goole Railway 1844 to 1849
Pontefract Town Hall 3 Bridge Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomIn this talk Peter Cookson describes the growth of the Wakefield Pontefract & Goole Railway from its beginning to its completion
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Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomPedalling 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. They are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK!
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Ackworth Pramfest
Ackworth Cricket Club Wakefield Road,, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJoin us for one of Ackworth’s most loved community events – Ackworth PramFest! Whether you’re taking on the fun run with your team or soaking up the atmosphere in the Event Village, this is a brilliant day out for all ages.
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Comet Club – Mid Century Music and Dancing
The Grange Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomFancy some Atomic Age Dancing with 50s Space Rockets and Flying Saucers Blasting Off as the backdrop? The Comet Club brings you all that... and more, capturing the essence of the mid 20th Century through music and vision.
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Heritage Open Days
An opportunity to visit heritage venues and events for FREE . Find out what is open to visit near you.
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Accelerate Car Show
Farmer Copleys Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomNorthern Monkey Tuning in association with Farmer Copleys are dialling it up to 11 this year for the Accelerate Car Show! Bigger, better and more family-orientated.
Hundreds of supercars, modified cars, vans, bikes, competitions everyone can compete in, live music, DJs, games, demonstrations, vendors, awards and lots more going on all day. -
Have a Dabble Masterclass: Bags and baubles
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomStep into the rich history of one of the world’s oldest writing materials! Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop masterclass exploring oak gall ink. We’ll begin by uncovering the fascinating story of oak gall ink. It was used for centuries in manuscripts, art and record-keeping. You'll learn how it is traditionally made.
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Knottingley Concert Brass – 50th Anniversary Concert
Pontefract Methodist Church Off Tanshelf Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom2026 marks the 50th anniversary for KCB and this year's Parton's Concert will celebrate this wonderful achievement in full.
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KLH Events – Artisan Craft Fair
Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomIn 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…