Time travellers: 1950s fun

Calendar Icon Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Fri 21 Aug 2026
Clock 10:00 - 15:00
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Are you ready for some 1950s fun at Castleford Museum?


Discover how people spent their time in the 1950s. Enjoy merriment with music, marbles and carnival costumes!


Make your own Fifties-inspired game to take away.


*Friday 21 August: SEND session: SEND families are welcome at all Wakefield Museums and Castles events. They also run dedicated SEND-friendly sessions at Castleford Museum on Fridays in the school holidays. These sessions will have a more relaxed atmosphere.


Travel through time at Castleford Museum these summer holidays! You’ll be exploring a different era of history each week. All activities free and no booking required.


This event is suitable for those aged 5+.


Venue opening hours

Monday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday : Closed

Thursday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday : Closed

Access facilities

  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • SEND
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Event sessions

SEND

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Time travellers: 1950s fun

17th August 2026
10:00 - 15:00
18th August 2026
10:00 - 15:00
20th August 2026
10:00 - 15:00
21st August 2026
10:00 - 15:00
SEND

Venue Details

Find us at

Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BB

Phone

01977722085

Email

museums@wakefield.gov.uk