About
The team at Pontefract Castle are doing their part to support the Big Butterfly Count.
With fun days planned, come along to Pontefract Castle and help count the butterflies!
Pick up a spotter sheets from the visitor centre to help you identify the different butterflies. Take part in colourful butterfly themed crafts in the Activity Zone.
Plus, there are some special paper butterflies hiding around the Visitor Centre – can you find them all?
The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s biggest survey of butterflies, and it happens every year.
All free and no booking required.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
Event sessions
Big Butterfly Count at the Castle
Venue Details
Find us at
Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Phone
01977723440
castles@wakefield.gov.uk