Plants for Pollinators

Calendar Icon Wed 27 May 2026 - Wed 27 May 2026
Clock 10:00 - 14:00
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Learn about the marvellous medieval herb garden at Pontefract Castle! Discover the many different plants and flowers that grow there.


Make a paper plant pot then plant some bee-friendly flowers in it to grow through the summer.


Bookable SEND session: 10am – 11am – there will also be an SEND version of this event at 10am on the same day. This must be booked to manage numbers and maintain a relaxed atmosphere.


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
  • SEND
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Event sessions

SEND

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Plants for Pollinators

27th May 2026
10:00 - 11:00
SEND
27th May 2026
11:00 - 14:00

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk