Ravensknowle Farm Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AF England

Pontefract Park Park Road, Pontefract WF8 4QD England

Castle Chain, Pontefract England

From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, starvation and destruction to royal scandals and the cultivation of liquorice, you'll be surprised at what these walls have seen! Today, the castle is a place of family-friendly adventure, with wide open spaces to play and fascinating ruins to investigate. Stand in the remains of the bread ovens, and imagine a time when the castle held lavish banquets for some of England’s most famous kings and queens. Has your imagination been sparked? Then younger visitors can create their own adventures in our castle themed adventure playground. If all this exploring has made you hungry, the Castle Coffee shop is offering scrumptious cakes and drinks (Tuesday to Sunday). Entrance to the castle is free, we look forward to seeing you soon!

96 Wakefield Road Kinsley, Pontefract WF9 5EH England

Ackworth Garden Centre Barnsley Road, Pontefract WF7 7NB England

5 Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA England

Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide, where we celebrate the captivating stories of Pontefract, its people, and the history of its once mighty castle. Other highlights at the museum include The Ackworth Hoard, made up of 52 gold coins, 539 silver coins and a gold ring, all dating from the Civil War, and The Pontefract Gallery, telling the story of Pontefract and its people, which boasts the world's first secret ballot box and a unique display of objects related to liquorice. Want to know more about Pontefract’s fascinating history? There’s information here you won’t find anywhere else.

26 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1NJ England

Doncaster Road, Pontefract England

30 East Drive, Pontefract WF8 2AN England

30 East Drive first came to the attention of residents of Pontefract back in the late 60's when the Pritchard family became subject to the most incredible poltergeist haunting of all time. The movie 'When the Lights Went Out' brought this house (unknown beyond the borders of Yorkshire) to the world and has since been opened to the public. Unlike the accepted version of ‘poltergeists requiring the energy of adolescent children to create havoc, only to dissipate once the child becomes an adult’ - whatever resides at number 30 is still very much in residence. It is for this reason that the owner recommends that you a) don't visit b) should you insist in visiting - only do so it you full appreciate that SPIRITS ARE NOT PERFORMING MONKEYS. He also recommends that you read 'The Black Monk of Pontefract' to discover what has happened to other visitors before committing yourself.

Ley's Ln, Pontefract WF8 3LJ England

South Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 2JL England

2 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1BP England

The old Magistrates Court in Pontefract has reopened as an exciting indoor Antiques & Collectables market in the town center. This historic building is filled with dealers selling antiques, home interiors, fine art, collectables & vintage fashion. A Cafe is on the premises serving a wide selection of hot food, sandwiches and drinks. We are open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AT England