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Trebuchet Challenge

Calendar Icon Tue 19 Aug 2025 - Fri 22 Aug 2025
Clock 11:00 - 15:00
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How did science help to defend a castle?


Discover the medieval engineering that powered trebuchets.


Have a go at making and firing your own mini model.


The team will also be using science to make things go bang!


As well as drop-in activities running all day, there will be interactive roleplay at 11:15am, 1:15pm and 2:15pm


Free and no booking required.


There is a bookable SEND families version of these activities on 20 August, 10am to 10:45am.


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 Car Parking
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • SEND
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Event sessions

SEND

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Trebuchet Challenge

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk