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Elf School at Castleford and Pontefract Market

Calendar Icon Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sat 20 Dec 2025
Clock 10:00 - 15:00
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Elf School, led by Santa’s Helpers of course, is coming to Castleford Market and Pontefract Market. They will offer Christmas crafts for the whole family this winter.


Join Elf School activity sessions and become a certified elf!


All materials will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm and Christmas spirit!


Find out more about Christmas at Wakefield District Markets.




Saturday 29 November | Castleford Market


10am – 3pm


Join Santa’s Helpers for the first festive workshop of the season, where children can choose their elf name, design a badge, and create a Christmas countdown calendar and wooden tree decoration. It’s a joyful way to kick off the holidays and get creative as a family.




Saturday 6 December | Castleford Market


10am – 3pm


Children can make their own vegetable snowman and reindeer, design a gift bag for someone special, and write their letters to Santa. It’s hands-on, heart-warming fun for the whole family.




Saturday 13 December | Castleford Market


10am – 3pm


Elf School is heading into full festive mode! This week, children can create their snowman Christmas cards, festive paper chains and snowflake decorations. It’s imaginative, interactive, and completely free.




Saturday 20 December | Pontefract Market


10am – 3pm


It’s the final Elf School of the season, and we’re going out with a festive bang! Children can mix up a batch of reindeer food ready for Santa’s visit and craft their own Santa Searcher binoculars to help spot the big man himself.


It’s the perfect way to celebrate the countdown to Christmas with crafts, laughter, and a little bit of elf magic.


Don’t miss your last chance to become a certified elf!


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Elf School at Castleford and Pontefract Market