About
Ilbert’s Nature Discoveries is a day of creativity exploring the theme of nature!
Get stuck in with lots of lovely green and crafty family activities. Learn more about the wonderful wildlife at the castle Ilbert calls home.
Grow your own dragon, 11am to 3pm, drop-in:
Eco-friendly activity with our friends from Wakefield Recycles.
Identifying birds, 11am to 3pm, drop-in:
Meet local representatives from the RSPB. Discover how to tell your robin from your chaffinch! Learn lots more about our feathered friends.
Ilbert and the Case of the Missing Eggs, 11:30am and 1:30pm:
Join an interactive storytelling session with Story Trails. Can you help Ilbert find the missing eggs? (Fees apply)
Don’t forget to collect your free dragon egg trail from the gift shop too!
Part of Dragon Egg Week at Pontefract Castle 2025.
🔗 More information about SEND sessions of Ilbert’s Nature Discoveries.
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
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Phone
01977723440
castles@wakefield.gov.uk