Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

Calendar Icon Fri 25 Apr 2025 - Sun 01 Jun 2025
Clock 10:45 - 11:30
Tag £2.55 - £4.40
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About

Join a Pontefract Castle dungeon tour! Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.


Please note: The tour involves going underground via steep steps with low light levels, uneven ground, and damp conditions. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended. This tour is not suitable for under 5s, visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users due to 44 steep historic steps. For an accessible tour of Pontefract Castle, please see the Explorer Tours


FAQs


How long is the tour? Tours last around 45 minutes.


Is it suitable for young children? The tour is not suitable for very young children (under 5’s) and babies / children cannot be carried up or down the steps due to the risk of falling.


Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend? Tickets are non-refundable.


Will I get a refund if Pontefract Castle cancels the tour? Yes, refunds will be issued in this case.


Can I bring a dog on the tour? No. Dogs must be left at the dungeon entrance with a member of your group.


Can I film the tour? Filming or photography of staff is not allowed.


Where can I park? Pontefract Castle car park is located on Beech Hill a short distance from the castle entrance – a walk of approximately 5 minutes. Car park post code is WF8 2JF.


How can I contact the organiser with any questions?


Online bookings enquiries: Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.


General visit and on-the-day enquiries: Contact the Pontefract Castle Gift Shop on 01977 723440 and leave a message. This number is monitored Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.


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 Toilet

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Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

25th April 2025
10:45 - 11:30
26th April 2025
10:45 - 11:30
27th April 2025
10:45 - 11:30
2nd May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
3rd May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
4th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
5th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
9th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
10th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
11th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
16th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
17th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
18th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
23rd May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
24th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
25th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
26th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
27th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
28th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
29th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
30th May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
31st May 2025
10:45 - 11:30
1st June 2025
10:45 - 11:30

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk