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Discover a fascinating talk on Pontefract hermitage and dispensary at Pontefract Museum!


Have you ever walked past Pontefract Dispensary and wondered what stories it hides?


Join the creative team behind ‘The Dispensary and Hermitage: Celebrating Pontefract’s Unique Heritage’ for a fascinating talk and insight into this digital interpretation project.


Learn more about the dispensary, and the 14th century hermitage it’s built on top of. See virtual reality and immersive technologies bring these spaces to life.


Funded by Our Heritage, Our Stories – Wakefield Council. Our Stories is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to Lottery players.


This is part of Heritage Open Days.


This event is suitable for adults aged 18+


Venue opening hours

Monday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday : 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday : Closed

Access facilities

  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

5 Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA

Phone

01977722740

Email

museums@wakefield.gov.uk