Museums and Castles events
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Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
30 Aug 2025
Family Fun at Castleford Museum
Castleford Museum
30 Aug 2025
Join the Castleford Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Family Fun at Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum
30 Aug 2025
Join the Wakefield Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Family Fun at Pontefract Museum
Pontefract Museum
30 Aug 2025
Join the Pontefract Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
30 Aug 2025
Join us for a tour of the Castle dungeon!
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.
See where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Adults £4.40 Children £2.55 (not suitable for under 5s, visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users due to 44 steep historic steps)
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
30 Aug 2025
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
31 Aug 2025
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
31 Aug 2025
Join us for a tour of the Castle dungeon!
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.
See where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Adults £4.40 Children £2.55 (not suitable for under 5s, visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users due to 44 steep historic steps)
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
31 Aug 2025
Pontefract Castle presents... (free live music)
Pontefract Castle
31 Aug 2025
- Sun 10 Aug: Amy Wildman
- Sun 17 Aug: Tim Pavitt
- Sun 24 Aug: Trevor Bird
- Sun 31 Aug: Jake EB
Bring a picnic and enjoy the show!
Toddler Tuesdays (Every Tuesday in term time)
Castleford Museum
2 Sept 2025
Join Charlie Bear every Tuesday during term time for a lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes!
We’ll be inspired by museum objects and a different theme each month. There's also a weekly Charlie Bear Challenge to try together!
Activities link to the following of your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5
#4 Make your Mark
#6 Rhyme Time
#10 Sharing books
#40 Happy History
Every Tuesday in term time, 10am – 11am
Free – No booking required
Have a Dabble - Autumnal plaster plaque (16+)
Pontefract Castle
2 Sept 2025
Autumn is the perfect time to get cosy crafting. Take inspiration from nature and the changing of the seasons.
Use autumnal finds to create and paint your own decorative plaster plaque.
Tickets £7 per person, including all materials and instruction.
Have a Dabble - Autumnal plaster plaque (16+)
Pontefract Castle
2 Sept 2025
Autumn is the perfect time to get cosy crafting. Take inspiration from nature and the changing of the seasons.
Use autumnal finds to create and paint your own decorative plaster plaque.
Tickets £7 per person, including all materials and instruction.
Ilbert's Dragon Tales (ages 2 to 5)
Pontefract Castle
3 Sept 2025
Join Ilbert the Dragon at Pontefract Castle for a fun and friendly afternoon of storytelling and hands on play!
Each month help Ilbert and his storyteller bring their books to life through music, props and actions. Then get stuck in with activities, crafts, games and rhymes.
These sessions are a great way to spend time together and discover new ways of learning with your child.
Wednesday 2 July – Summer dragons
Are you ready for some dragon fun? Get those wings flapping and practice your roar! This month is all about fiery, friendly dragons and their adventures.
Wednesday 3 September – Castles and bridges
Ilbert is building a tall castle and making a special bridge to keep the castle safe. Have fun building and making your own magnificent castles. Play with bridges and blocks.
Wednesday 1 October – Autumn colours
Autumn leaves are bright and colourful. This season is a magical time to experiment and explore. Join Ilbert on an autumn adventure with a great story and activities. Play with leaf boats and make your own bright leafy friend.
Wednesday 5 November – Spooky castles
Boo! It’s spooky season and Ilbert is having fun with witches and ghosts. Help him mix up a potion. Make some magic this November.
Wednesday 3 December – Christmas castle
Join Ilbert for a jolly story. Help him lay out a Christmas feast. Make some winter decorations and have fun with crafts and games.
Tickets £2.50 per child, accompanying adults free. Book Ilbert's Dragon Tales
Meet the Curator
Wakefield Museum
4 Sept 2025
Do you have an interesting object that you’d like to show us or a story to tell us?
Our monthly Meet the Curator sessions are your chance to chat with our team.
No appointment required - just turn up with your questions, your stories or your objects!
Museum Minis (Ages 2 to 5)
Wakefield Museum
4 Sept 2025
Meet Alphabet Cat and take part in activities, rhymes and more!
Each month there's a new theme to help you explore Wakefield Museum.
Have fun learning and playing together and tick off the following on your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5:
#6 Rhyme Time, #7 Making Music, #11 Making Connections, #39 Talking Signs, #40 Happy History
Every Thursday morning from 10.30am to 11.30am during term time.
Free and no booking required
These sessions are designed for toddlers aged 2 to 5 and their families.
Please note: The fire alarms in Wakefield One are tested at 11am on Thursdays. We have ear defenders you and / or your children can borrow.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
5 Sept 2025
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
5 Sept 2025
Join us for a tour of the Castle dungeon!
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.
See where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Adults £4.40 Children £2.55 (not suitable for under 5s, visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users due to 44 steep historic steps)
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
5 Sept 2025
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
6 Sept 2025
Family Fun at Castleford Museum
Castleford Museum
6 Sept 2025
Join the Castleford Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Family Fun at Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum
6 Sept 2025
Join the Wakefield Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Family Fun at Pontefract Museum
Pontefract Museum
6 Sept 2025
Join the Pontefract Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed crafts and activities each week, what will you make?
All activities and materials are provided and they’ll even tidy up afterwards!
Free and no booking required
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
6 Sept 2025
Join us for a tour of the Castle dungeon!
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.
See where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Adults £4.40 Children £2.55 (not suitable for under 5s, visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users due to 44 steep historic steps)