About
Oliver Cromwell once said that Pontefract Castle was “one of the strongest inland garrisons in the kingdom… and very difficult to mine”.
Pontefract played a key role throughout the English Civil Wars. It influenced the struggle for supremacy in Yorkshire and the North of England.
Join the Castle’s brilliant volunteers to learn about the three key sieges of Pontefract Castle.
Discover why Pontefract would be the last Royalist stronghold to fall, months after the execution of King Charles I.
The talk is for adults aged 18+.
This event will take place in the Activity Zone at Pontefract Castle.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday : 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Phone
01977723440
castles@wakefield.gov.uk