Opening hours

Visitors centre

Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Monday and Tuesday: By request

Facilities

There is access for wheelchair users to much of the castle, the visitor centre and toilets; however, due to the nature of the site, some parts may be inaccessible. Disabled people with a parking permit may park outside the castle gates, within the two spaces provided.

Underground Magazine tours

The cellars of the 11th-century great hall were used as a magazine (military store) from medieval times through to the English Civil War period. You can visit the underground magazine cut out of the solid rock and see where Civil War prisoners carved their names into the cell walls.

• A tour of the underground Magazine is available Wednesday – Sunday at 3.30pm (£1 for Adults and 50p for concessions)
• It may be possible to arrange extra magazine tours for £15 per tour (maximum 20 people per tour) Please call 01977 723440 for more information
• Please Note: Steep steps, low light levels and damp. Sensible footwear is advisable.

For further details and to check availability please call 01977 723440. 

During busy periods tours can become full so please check before travelling. Wakefield Council reserves the right to cancel magazine tours without prior warning.