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Jesters and Juggling

Calendar Icon Tue 26 Aug 2025 - Fri 29 Aug 2025
Clock 11:00 - 15:00
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About

Meet our jolly Jester for fun and shenanigans at our Jesters, Jokes and Juggling week.


Learn all about the Jester’s role in medieval times.


Practice your entertainment skills.


Make some fabulous themed crafts.


As well as drop-in activities running all day, there will be interactive roleplay at 11:15am, 1:15pm and 2:15pm


Free and no booking required.


There is a bookable SEND families version of these activities on 27 August, 10am to 10:45am.


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

Jesters and Juggling

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk