Museums and Castles events
Browse the exciting range of upcoming events and activities across our Museums and Castles sites!
To see What's On over the next month, click 'In the next 7 days' and change it to 'In the next 30 days'.
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You can download our latest What’s On for Families guide here (PDF, 12 MB). We have copies at our museums and Pontefract Castle.
You can also download our What’s On for Families guide in accessible Word Document format (13 MB).
Proms and Musicals at the Castle
Tickets are available for a super summer of outdoor events at Pontefract Castle!
Proms at the Castle is on Saturday 29 June 2024.
Musicals at the Castle is on Sunday 30 June 2024.
Book tickets for Proms at the Castle and Musicals at the Castle
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Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
27 Apr 2024
Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeons. Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Please note: The tour involves going underground via steep steps with low light levels, uneven ground, and damp conditions. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
27 Apr 2024
Family Fun at Castleford Museum
Castleford Museum
27 Apr 2024
Join the Castleford Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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
27 Apr 2024
Join the Wakefield Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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
27 Apr 2024
Join the Pontefract Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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
28 Apr 2024
Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeons. Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Please note: The tour involves going underground via steep steps with low light levels, uneven ground, and damp conditions. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
28 Apr 2024
Toddler Tuesdays (Every Tuesday in term time)
Castleford Museum
30 Apr 2024
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.
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
Ilbert's Dragon Tales
Pontefract Castle
1 May 2024
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.
You can also do them as part of 50 Things to do before you’re 5.
Take part and tick off #40 Happy History, #6 Rhyme Time, #7 Making Music and lots more!
Click here to book Ilbert's Dragon Tales
This event is part of Our Year - Wakefield District 2024
Meet the Curator
Wakefield Museum
2 May 2024
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
2 May 2024
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.
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
3 May 2024
Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeons. Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Please note: The tour involves going underground via steep steps with low light levels, uneven ground, and damp conditions. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
3 May 2024
Dungeon Tours
Pontefract Castle
4 May 2024
Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeons. Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.
Please note: The tour involves going underground via steep steps with low light levels, uneven ground, and damp conditions. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
Pontefract Castle
4 May 2024
Family Fun at Castleford Museum
Castleford Museum
4 May 2024
Join the Castleford Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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
4 May 2024
Join the Wakefield Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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
4 May 2024
Join the Pontefract Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
With different themed craft 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