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SUMMARY:Walk and Write: Pontefract (18+)
DESCRIPTION:Free book online Walk and Write: Pontefract (18+) at Pontefract Museum event tickets from TicketSource \nGet 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. \nJoin Pontefract Museum and Lindsey Marie from Black Horse Poets Society for a poetry walk around Pontefract. We’ll start at the museum with a brief introduction. We’ll then head out on a walk around some of the places featured in the exhibition. At each stop you’ll be given creative prompts and encouragement to develop your own poetry and ideas. The walk will end back at Pontefract Museum. You’ll have the chance to share what you have written or listen to other people’s work. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to get creative with words\, but not sure where to start\, then this could be the workshop for you! \nThis workshop is for adults 18+. There is also a separate workshop for families with children aged 10+.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/walk-and-write-pontefract-18/
LOCATION:Pontefract Museum\, 5 Salter Row\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Local event
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SUMMARY:Friarwood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friarwood Festival is a family friendly\, community music festival\, raising funds for the upkeep and maintenance of Friarwood Valley Gardens in Pontefract. Enjoy local bands and artists\, delicious street food\, bars and plenty of kids entertainment. \nHere’s what you can expect at this year’s festival: \n\nA fantastic main stage line up\nAcoustic stage\nRides\nKids entertainment\nBars\nHot food\nSweet treats\n\nStandard Tickets (11 years +): £5 \nChild Tickets (3 to 10 years): £3 \nInfant Tickets (0 to 2 years): Free\, but ticket required \nNo entry without a ticket and all under 16s MUST be accompanied by an adult. \nTickets on sale now!
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/friarwood-festival/
LOCATION:Friarwood Valley Gardens\, Mayor's Walk\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 2RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music Event,Live Performance,Local event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T183000
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SUMMARY:The Three Musketeers
DESCRIPTION:All for one – and one for all! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos\, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure. He must retrieve the Queen’s jewels\, restore Her Majesty’s honour\, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu\, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. \nSet against a sweeping panorama of 1600s France at war\, The Three Musketeers is a whirlwind of excitement\, comedy and ingenious storytelling. \nRomance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge…!  It’s got the lot! \nWith a reputation for the finest swordplay in the business Illyria promises more dazzling swashbuckling than ever! Join the Illyria team at Pontefract Castle for a sparkling adaptation of Dumas’ classic in this magical historic setting. \nRecommended for ages 8+. Play contains scenes of peril\, politics and passion! Younger children welcome\, if they’re brave enough… \nTickets\nAdults: £19 plus £1.60 booking fee \nUnder 18s: £10 plus £0.84 booking fee \nUnder 5s: free and no ticket required \nDisabled people and registered carers: £19 plus £1.60 booking fee (price of 1 adult ticket\, valid for 2 people). Proof of carer status required.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-three-musketeers/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Local event,Pontefract Castle Event
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SUMMARY:The Prince of Wales Hospice - Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:A fun family day out in Pontefract — rides\, food\, stalls\, entertainment and more! \nJoin us at Pontefract Park for a friendly community event with local businesses\, activities for kids\, and great food and drink. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: 9 August 2026\n​Venue: Pontefract Park\, Park Road\, Pontefract\, WF8 4QD\nTime: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm\n​Entry: Free for the public (donations welcome)\n\n​What’s on:\n\nLocal business stalls\nFairground rides\nFood and drink\nEntertainment​\nAnimal attractions\nCar boot sale\nBalloon modeler\nCharacter appearances – join us on the day to find out who!\n\n​This is a great day out for families\, friends\, and anyone who loves a good local event in Pontefract. \nWant a Stall or Car Boot Pitch?\nIf you’re a local business or want to do a car boot\, we’d love to have you! \nPrices\n\nPublic entry: Free (donations welcome)\nBusiness stalls: £35\nCar boot pitches: £10 per vehicle\n\nSpaces can fill up — please register early. \nProudly sponsored by Hannah Davies\, Personal Estate Agent.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-prince-of-wales-hospice-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Pontefract Park\, Park Road\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 4QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local event
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SUMMARY:Urban Sketching at the castle
DESCRIPTION:Free\, book online https://www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-museums-castles/urban-sketching-pontefract-castle/e-mvpoxy \nLet’s sketch! Pop along for an afternoon of urban sketching. \nEnjoy a relaxed afternoon of urban sketching at the magical Pontefract Castle. Step into history and sketch around the castle site. \nThis session is inspired by paintings in the Picturing Pontefract Exhibition at Pontefract Museum. \nUrban sketching is nothing complicated. It’s just people getting together to have a go at sketching what they can see\, wherever they are. \nPlease note: there is no tuition in this session. But\, there will be pencils\, paper and lots of encouragement on hand. \nFor adults 18+
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/urban-sketching-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Local event
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SUMMARY:Pontefract Civic Society Talk - The Early Years of the Wakefield\, Pontefract and Goole Railway 1844 to 1849
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Peter Cookson describes the growth of the Wakefield Pontefract & Goole Railway from its beginning in Pontefract to its completion\, as seen through contemporary newspaper accounts. The talk will concentrate on the effects of the coming of the Railway on the social history of the town. \nEntry free for members or £3.96 via Eventbrite for non members
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pontefract-civic-society-talk-the-early-years-of-the-wakefield-pontefract-and-goole-railway-1844-to-1849/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Hall\, 3 Bridge Street\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local event,Pontefract Civic Society Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T183000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare’s As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. They are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK!  https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/whats-on/as-you-like-it \nJoin the troupe at Pontefract Castle for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match! \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nAges 8+ Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult \nAdult £19\, under 18s £10\, under 5s free. Combined disabled person and carer £19. \nBooking fee applies to online tickets.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/shakespeares-as-you-like-it/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Live Performance,Local event,Pontefract Castle Event
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SUMMARY:Ackworth Pramfest
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nJoin 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. \nEvent Details\nDate: Sunday 30 August 2026 \nLocation \nStart Line: Carr Bridge Playing Fields\, Barnsley Road\, Ackworth\, WF7 7ND \nEvent Village & Finish Line: Ackworth Cricket Club\, Wakefield Road\, Ackworth\, WF7 7DF \nWhat to Expect\nGet ready for an unforgettable day packed with fun\, laughter and community spirit. The 2‑mile PramFest route is suitable for all fitness levels — bring your best fancy dress\, decorate your pram\, and get ready to make memories! \nRoute Length: 2 miles \nAt the Event Village\, the celebrations continue into the evening with: \n\nLive music (12pm – 10pm)\nRaffle & auction\nWelly wanging\nStalls & local traders\nFairground rides\nDelicious food and refreshments\n\nTimings\n\n11:00am – Arrival & Sign In\n11:45am – Event Warm-Up\n12:00pm – Run Sets Off\n12:00pm – 10:00pm – Live Entertainment at Event HQ\n\nEntry Fees:\nTeam Entry (2–6 people into the run) £10 per person\nEvent Village Entry: \nUnder 16s go free \n£2 for over 16s \nThis event is kindly sponsored by:\n\nYorkshire Traditional Ices\nPontefract Breast Cancer Support Group\nMichelle’s Flowers Ltd
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/ackworth-pramfest/
LOCATION:Ackworth Cricket Club\, Wakefield Road\,\, Ackworth\, West Yorkshire\, WF7 7DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local event
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