Build a Bug Hotel

Calendar Icon Fri 30 May 2025 - Fri 30 May 2025
Clock 10:00 - 15:00
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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

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Build a Bug Hotel

30th May 2025
10:00 - 10:45
SEND
30th May 2025
11:00 - 15:00

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk