About
Where do bugs like to live?
Discover what habitats different minibeasts like and why.
Make your own mini bug hotel to take home.
Help build a big bug hotel at Pontefract Castle for all our minibeast friends!
10am is a SEND session – booking required. SEND families are welcome at all sessions but the team are running this SEND session for those families who require a more relaxed atmosphere, with restricted numbers. Click here to book this session.
A drop-in version of this activity is taking place on the same day 11am to 3pm.
The activity will take place in the Stretch Tent at Pontefract Castle. This is located on the bailey (grassed area).
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
- SEND
- Wheelchair Accessible
Event sessions
SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.
Build a Bug Hotel
Venue Details
Find us at
Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Phone
01977723440
castles@wakefield.gov.uk