Birds and Bugs

Calendar Icon Mon 30 Mar 2026 - Thu 02 Apr 2026
Clock 10:00 - 15:00
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Get crafty at Castleford Museum this Easter holidays! Be inspired by the nature in the Wakefield Museums & Castles’ collections.


Be eagle-eyed and spot the birds and bugs in the displays! Creepy-crawly your way around the museum on a terrific trail.


Learn how to help nature thrive for spring. Decorate your own plant pot and take seeds home to try growing your own bee-friendly flowers. Make a silly spider.


Free and no booking required.


SEND session: Thursday 2 April – Fridays are relaxed openings at Castleford Museum. As the Friday is a bank holiday, the team will be running their relaxed SEND school holiday provision on the Thursday. SEND groups are always welcome at all sessions, but this SEND session is designed specifically for visitors who benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere.


Venue opening hours

Monday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday : Closed

Thursday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday : Closed

Access facilities

  • Accessible Car Parking
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • SEND
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Event sessions

SEND

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Birds and Bugs

30th March 2026
10:00 - 15:00
31st March 2026
10:00 - 15:00
2nd April 2026
10:00 - 15:00
SEND

Venue Details

Find us at

Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BB

Phone

01977722085

Email

museums@wakefield.gov.uk