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SUMMARY:Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us on our popular tours of the Pontefract Castle dungeon – free for Heritage Open Days! \nTake a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon\nSoak 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.\nWe love our dungeon tours and know you will too! \nTour Times \n\nSaturday 19 September:    1045\, 1130\, 1330\, 1415 & 1500\n\nPre booking is required via the booking link. \nPlease read this information to make sure they are suitable for you and your group.\nFree tickets can also be booked on the morning of the tour from the castle gift shop\, subject to availability. Online tickets will not be available on the day of the tour. \nUnder 5s\nThis tour is not suitable for young children and babies (under 5s).\nChildren and babies cannot be carried up or down the steps due to the risk of falling. \nMeeting point\nMeet at the Gift Shop inside the Visitor Centre 5 minutes before your tour starts. \nFootwear\nThis tour involves going underground using steep steps. The dungeon floor is uneven. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended. \nDogs\nDogs are not allowed on the tour. \nAccessibility details\nUnfortunately this tour is not accessible for blind / visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users. This is due to the low light levels\, uneven ground and 44 steep historic steps down into the dungeon. Dogs and assistance animals cannot be allowed into the dungeon because of the steep steps. The conditions in the dungeon are often damp and dark. This may make the tour uncomfortable for visitors with sensory hypersensitivities. For more access information visit https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/pontefract-castle/access-information-at-pontefract-castle/ or get in touch.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pontefract-castle-dungeon-tours-2/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day,Pontefract Castle Event
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SUMMARY:Pontefract Art Club: exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art for the Community. A new exhibition for Heritage Open Days by Pontefract Art Club members. \nPontefract Art Club has been an active community club for over 30 years\, a heritage asset in itself. They produce creative art work\, both realistic and imaginative. View their images\, in a variety of medium\, that they have created for the Heritage Open Days Festival\, showing the diverse and wonderful creations of the Art Club members. Enjoy your art.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pontefract-art-club-exhibition/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, 3 Liquorice Way\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, Wf8 1DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pontefract Civic Society":MAILTO:events@pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Tour of Pontefract Masonic Lodge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe first Masonic Hall in Pontefract was above Arundel’s Offices in Ropergate in 1862. In 1892\, land at the end of Ropergate was purchased for £375 to purpose build a new hall\, which was completed in 1894. The current building\, situated at the corner of Ackworth Road and Carleton Road was built around 1890 and serves as a meeting place for 7 Masonic Lodges. The inside of the Masonic Hall includes the Temple\, where Masonic meetings are held\, viewing is a unique experience. \nPre booking required \nThis free event is part of Heritage Open Day
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/tour-of-pontefract-masonic-lodge-2/
LOCATION:Pontefract Masonic Hall\, 1\, Ackworth Road\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pontefract Civic Society":MAILTO:events@pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Talk- Pontefract's Liquorice Story
DESCRIPTION:Learn About Pontefract’s Liquorice Past \nThis free talk was first delivered for Liquorice Shoots and the Liquorice Festival\, and is being reprised for Heritage Open Days in Pontefract Library.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/talk-pontefracts-liquorice-story/
LOCATION:Pontefract Library\, Shoemarket\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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