ABBA at the Castle

The gates will open at 4pm. The show will begin at 5pm, with two 45-minute sets. There will then be more 70s music to keep the party going until 8pm!

Yes, there will be a 30-minute interval after the first set at around 5:45pm.

 Yes. In the case of adverse weather, the event will not be cancelled and will go ahead as planned.

If the adverse weather causes any health and safety concerns the Events Team may have to cancel the event. Only in the event of us cancelling will a refund be offered.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Only in the event of us cancelling will a refund be offered.

We offer a combined Disabled Person and Registered Carer ticket, priced at the value of 1 adult ticket and valid for 2 people.

Proof of eligibility will need to be provided on arrival which could include:

• Carers Card
• An Access Card
• National Carers and Disability Card
• Recent Attendance Allowance Letter (AA)
• Carers’ Allowance Letter of Award
• Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA)
• Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

The main castle grounds are wheelchair accessible.

There is a hardstanding path that runs around the main grassed area (the bailey). However, some areas on the grassed bailey are uneven.

A space close to the performance area will be marked out as an access area.

Yes, there will be on site catering units and a bar. The castle’s Gift Shop will also be open during the event.

Yes. Please use the waste and recycling bins provided or take your rubbish home with you.

No open flames or BBQs are allowed.

No, please bring your own low back chairs or picnic blankets.

If you have purchased a VIP ticket you will be provided with 1 standard size picnic bench for 4 people.

No, under 5s are free and do not require a ticket.

The event takes place outdoors on the main grassed area of the castle and will take place whatever the weather.

Large umbrellas (fishing / parasol) or tents are not permitted due to safety and visibility issues.

Please bring ponchos, raincoats or regular / golf umbrellas if the weather is wet.

No, Assistance dogs only due to the large numbers of people expected.

Assistance dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Yes, there will be portable toilets on the bailey including an accessible portaloo.

The Visitor Centre toilets will also remain open during the event.

We recommend that you use the Pontefract Town Centre car parks.

Find a full list with details here.

Pontefract has 3 trains stations and 1 bus station, please check the train/bus timetables before travelling.

Train

Pontefract Tanshelf Station

It is an approximately 22 minute walk from Pontefract Tanshelf Train Station to Pontefract Castle.

You can find station details here.

Pontefract Baghill Station

It is an approximately 7 minute walk from Pontefract Baghill Train Station to Pontefract Castle.

You can find station details here.

Pontefract Monkhill Station

It is an approximately 8 minute walk from Pontefract Monkhill Train Station to Pontefract Castle.

You can find station details here.

Bus

Pontefract Bus Station 

Pontefract Bus Station is an approximately 6 minute walk from Pontefract Castle.

You can find more information about bus services to Pontefract on the Arriva website here.

Roadside parking will be available for Blue Badge holders on many of the surrounding roads marked with double yellows.

Please check The Blue Badge Scheme for rules on where parking is permitted.

There will be a limited number of spaces available in the castle car park however access to the castle is up an incline on a cobbled path.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed in the grounds of Pontefract Castle. A smoking area will be available outside the main gates.

Tickets will be available online (subject to availability) right up to the same day as the event.

Tickets must be purchased on TicketSource.

You can email us at festivals@wakefield.gov.uk and we will get back to you during office hours.

These are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.