Events

  • Bat walk in the castle (16+)

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

    Join West Yorkshire Bat Group for a very special Pontefract Castle bat walk.

    £6
  • Talk: Pontefract Castle – this is your life!

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

    Join us for a whistle-stop tour through Pontefract castle’s history!

  • Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours

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

    Join us on our popular tours of the Pontefract Castle dungeon – free for Heritage Open Days!
    Take a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon
    Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon. See where English Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.

  • 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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