Medieval Master Chefs

Calendar Icon Tue 11 Aug 2026 - Fri 14 Aug 2026
Clock 11:00 - 15:00
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What was it like for medieval master chefs? Join Pontefract Castle‘s medieval servants as they prepare the castle for an important visit!


See how people ate, lived and worked in the Middle Ages. Learn where food came from in the past. Discover old recipes to try at home.


Get hands-on with crafts, games and imaginative roleplay!


There is a bookable SEND session for this event on Wednesday 12 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
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Event sessions

Medieval Master Chefs

12th August 2026
10:00 - 10:45
SEND
11th August 2026
11:00 - 15:00
12th August 2026
11:00 - 15:00
13th August 2026
11:00 - 15:00
14th August 2026
11:00 - 15:00

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk