Events

  • The Three Musketeers

    Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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.
    Set against a sweeping panorama of 1600s France at war, The Three Musketeers is a whirlwind of excitement, comedy and ingenious storytelling.

  • The Prince of Wales Hospice – Family Fun Day

    Pontefract Park Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    A fun family day out in Pontefract — rides, food, stalls, entertainment and more!
    Join us at Pontefract Park for a friendly community event with local businesses, activities for kids, and great food and drink.

  • Urban Sketching at the castle

    Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Shakespeare’s As You Like It

    Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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!

  • Ackworth Pramfest

    Ackworth Cricket Club Wakefield Road,, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Join 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.

  • Comet Club – Mid Century Music and Dancing

    The Grange Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Fancy 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.

    £7
  • Heritage Open Days

    An opportunity to visit heritage venues and events for FREE . Find out what is open to visit near you. 

  • Accelerate Car Show

    Farmer Copleys Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Northern 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 Kingdom

    Step 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. 

    £60

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