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
  • Heritage Open Days

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

  • KLH Events – Artisan Craft Fair

    Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    In 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 Market Place. This marks our first solo venture into outdoor events in Pontefract, and we’re genuinely excited to take the plunge… even if we’re starting…

  • Walking Tour – 1300 Years of Pontefract History

    Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.

  • Talk: Pontefract hermitage and dispensary

    Pontefract Museum 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Have 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 Kingdom

    Ever 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.

  • 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.

  • Tour- Archbishop Holgate Hospital – legacy almshouses

    Archbishop Holgate Hospital Robin Lane, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Tour of Holgate Hospital and Almshouses includes an opening talk in Ebor Hall about the history of Robert Holgate and his legacy.

  • Visit and Tour – St Giles, Church of England

    St Giles Church Market Place, Pontefract, United Kingdom

    Visit and Tour St Giles Church. Guides available , giving tours and information about the church (1000-1300hrs). A visit to the bell ringing chamber (1000-1200hrs), the bell chamber is not accessible. The cafe will be open during the morning for refreshments.

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