"O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" Don't fret Juliet, he'll be here on Wednesday 28 August! Join award-winning theatre group Illyria for a passionate, poetic, and gripping production of Romeo and Juliet. Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk/pontefract-cas…

Please note: from Monday 9 September 2024 there will be roadworks on North Baileygate for an estimated 10 weeks. Our car park will remain open as normal during this time, but there may be slight delays moving around the surrounding area. Wakefield Council

Pop into our Gift Shop for a browse and get a fragrant freebie! 🌿 We're trimming back our lavender flowers this week. We've got bunches of clippings in the shop for anyone who would like them. They'll be available in the Gift Shop from today at 10am - until we run out!

Lots of amazing blue today at Pontefract Castle for our first Colour Chemistry From Nature’s Rainbow session! Royal Society of Chemistry Wakefield Museums & Castles #woad #indigo #naturaldyeing #colourchemistry

⏳ Join us on a time travelling adventure this week! Discover the different ways of measuring time with our visiting time traveller. Use what you learn to make your own timepiece. 📆 Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 August 🕚 11am to 3pm 🎟 Free - no booking required

Update: The Visitor Centre and Castle Coffee Shop will be open again from 12pm today Friday 23 August. We will also have family activities available inside in the Activity Zone. The Castle Playground and main castle grounds will remain closed to visitors for now.

Join us this week to Craft a Castle! 🎨 Get your hands dirty and try out ‘wattle and daub’ techniques, an old-fashioned way to make walls. Make medieval-themed tiles to decorate your fortress at home. 📆 Tues 27 to Fri 30 Aug 🕚 11am to 3pm 🎟 Free - no booking required

September is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for Heritage Open Days! We've got loads of free fun and fascinating ways to connect with your local heritage. experiencewakefield.co.uk/guide/heritage…

There's still some tickets left for tonight's performance of Romeo and Juliet by Illyria! Tickets at ticketsource.co.uk/pontefract-cas…

Discover Wakefield's hidden treasures during Heritage Open Days this September. From medieval castles to mining museums, uncover the district's rich history through guided tours and unique experiences. Find out more about in this guide: expwake.co/WFHeritageOpen…

Set off in the rain but got to watch a great outdoor performance of Romeo & Juliet 💔 by Illyria 🎭 on a clear dry night Pontefract Castle Recommend it!

It's almost time for Heritage Open Days! There's so much going on here, from Catapult Challenges, to history tours and spoken word performances. All the info at 👇 experiencewakefield.co.uk/guide/heritage…

Heritage Open Days are back this September, and Pontefract Castle and Sandal Castle (Wakefield Museums & Castles) are hosting some fantastic free events, including tours of the grounds, catapult challenges and talks on medieval herbs! Find out more in this guide: expwake.co/SandalPontefra…

Missed out on Oasis tickets? ☹️ Don't worry, there's still some (much better) Dungeon Tour and Castle Explorer Tour tickets available this weekend! 🥳 Our far more reasonably and non-dynamic priced tickets are at ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-muse…

Heritage Open Days booklets for #Pontefract and surrounding area are here, NOW! Pick one up John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract Pontefract Castle, Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club, Pontefract Benefice (St Giles, All Saints, St Michaels). OurYear2024 Experience Wakefield Eventbrite UK

Pontefract Castle was the perfect venue for Illyria's passionate, poetic and gripping outdoor production of Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet 🎭 📸 Nick Singleton #OurYear2024 #Theatre #Pontefract Pontefract Castle

Reminder: from Monday 9 September 2024 there will be roadworks on North Baileygate for an estimated 10 weeks. Our car park will remain open as normal during this time, but there may be slight delays moving around the surrounding area.