About
Join Pontefract Civic Society for a guided tour of the grade II listed 18th century Town Hall, built in 1785 by Bernard Hartley, and the Assembly Rooms which were added in 1882, with perhaps a peek at a few of the nooks and crannies.
The Borough Magistrates operated from the ‘Old’ Town Hall until the early 1900s, and it was here that the count was undertaken for the country’s first parliamentary election by secret ballot. The Nelson Room also houses the last remaining plaster cast of Nelson’s death scene from Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square.
A lift is available to access the 1st floor rooms, though for those with mobility issues there could be some steps in other areas.
Meet in Bridge Street, just outside the Town Hall, 5 minutes before start time.
Walk ins may be accepted on the day.
Town centre parking is available nearby.
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Braille And Tactile Signage
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
Book your tickets
Pontefract Town Hall and Assembly Rooms Tour
Venue Details
Find us at
Bridge Street, Pontefract, WF8 1PG
Phone
01924305830
eventsandfunctions@wakefield.gov.uk