About

If these walls could talk, what would they say? What incredible events the walls of Pontefract Castle have seen!


While visitors and the Museums and Castles team alike can only wish the walls could talk, they have other ways of telling all of us about the past. There are all sorts of interesting features and quirks hidden in plain sight.


Discover what secrets they can share about this once great castle in this intriguing talk for Heritage Open Days!


Free talk, booking required as places are limited.


For adults 16+


This event will take place in the Visitor Centre at Pontefract Castle.


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
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk