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Damien Hirst, The Virgin Mother

Art Exhibition

Damien Hirst

Calendar Now - Tue 01 Sep 2026
Clock icon09:00 - 17:00
Map pinYorkshire Sculpture Park
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Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

Families Heritage Tour

Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

Calendar Now - Sun 28 Jun 2026
Clock icon10:45 - 11:30
Map pinPontefract Castle
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Rhythm, Dance and Everything

Art Exhibition

Rhythm, Dance and Everything: The Body and Performance from Hepworth to Now

Calendar Now - Wed 31 Mar 2027
Clock icon10:00 - 17:00
Map pinThe Hepworth Wakefield
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Silver Wrap Ring

Art Craft Workshop

Jewellery Making: Silver Wrap Ring

Calendar Sat 18 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 13:00
Map pinThe Art House
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Wallfest

Activity Craft Festival Heritage Talk Walk Workshop

WallFest

Calendar Fri 01 May - Sun 31 May 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 17:00
Map pinThe Nest
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Introduction to Illustration

Art Workshop

Introduction to Illustration

Calendar Sat 02 May - Sat 02 May 2026
Clock icon11:00 - 16:00
Map pinThe Art House
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Wildflowers Guided Walk

Activity Talk Tour Walk Workshop

Wonderful World of Wildflowers Guided Walk

Calendar Fri 08 May - Sat 15 Aug 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 12:00
Map pinRSPB Fairburn Ings
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Almost the Dawn Chorus

Adventure Talk Tour Walk

Almost the Dawn Chorus

Calendar Sun 17 May - Sun 17 May 2026
Clock icon06:00 - 08:00
Map pinRSPB Fairburn Ings
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Craft Brew Festival Wakefield

Christmas Food and Drink Music

Wakefield Craft Brew Festival

Calendar Sat 23 May - Sat 23 May 2026
Clock icon13:00 - 18:00
Map pinTileyard North
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Kokedama Moss Kingdoms

Activity Craft Families Workshop

Kokedama Moss Kingdoms

Calendar Thu 28 May - Thu 28 May 2026
Clock icon11:00 - 15:00
Map pinWakefield Museum
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WheelFest

Free event

Exhibition Families Festival Performance

WheelFest & 1940s Ropergate

Calendar Sat 13 Jun - Sat 13 Jun 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 16:00
Map pinPontefract Precinct
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The Black Ledger - Murders of Wakefield Ghost Walk

Heritage Tour Walk

The Black Ledger – Murders of Wakefield Ghost Walk

Calendar Thu 18 Jun - Thu 18 Jun 2026
Clock icon18:30 - 20:00
Map pinThe Black Horse
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Proms at the Castle

Music Performance

Proms at the Castle

Calendar Sat 20 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2026
Clock icon17:30 - 22:00
Map pinPontefract Castle
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ABBA at the Castle 2025

Music Performance

Tributes at the Castle

Calendar Sun 21 Jun - Sun 21 Jun 2026
Clock icon16:00 - 19:30
Map pinPontefract Castle
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Specialised Spoonbill Experience

Activity Talk Tour Walk Workshop

Specialised Spoonbill Experience

Calendar Wed 24 Jun - Sun 26 Jul 2026
Clock icon10:30 - 12:00
Map pinRSPB Fairburn Ings
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Ladies Day

Sports

Ladies Day

Calendar Wed 05 Aug - Wed 05 Aug 2026
Clock icon12:00 - 18:00
Map pinPontefract Racecourse
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Spring wreaths

Activity Craft Workshop

Have a Dabble – Spring Wreaths

Calendar Tue 14 Apr - Tue 14 Apr 2026
Clock icon13:30 - 18:30
Map pinPontefract Castle
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Lost Cause Brewing Co

Free event

Food and Drink

The Lost Social

Calendar Fri 24 Apr - Sat 27 Jun 2026
Clock icon15:00 - 21:00
Map pinLost Cause Brewing Co
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Taste of Italy

Food and Drink Music

Taste of Italy

Calendar Fri 24 Apr - Fri 24 Apr 2026
Clock icon19:00 - 22:00
Map pinThe Club House
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Spring Wildlife Walk

Activity Talk Tour Walk

Spring Wildlife Walk

Calendar Sat 25 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 12:00
Map pinRSPB Fairburn Ings
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Lino Printed Tray

Activity Craft Workshop

Have a Dabble – Lino Printed Tray

Calendar Tue 12 May - Tue 12 May 2026
Clock icon13:30 - 18:30
Map pinPontefract Castle
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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Families Performance

Top Secret – The Magic of Science

Calendar Tue 26 May - Tue 26 May 2026
Clock icon14:00 - 15:45
Map pinTheatre Royal Wakefield
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Fused Glass Large Floral Wave Workshop

Craft Workshop

Fused Glass Large Floral Wave Workshop

Calendar Wed 03 Jun - Wed 03 Jun 2026
Clock icon18:00 - 20:00
Map pinLakeside Creative Arts Centre
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Silver Stacking Ring Workshop

Craft Workshop

Silver Stacking Ring Workshop

Calendar Sat 06 Jun - Sat 06 Jun 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 13:00
Map pinLakeside Creative Arts Centre
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