Pontefract Castle
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Learn more about visiting Pontefract Castle, Key to the North! Find out our opening hours, access information, things to see and do and stories from the Castle’s incredible history.

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Visit Pontefract Castle
Built around 1086 by Ilbert de Lacy, Pontefract Castle has many stories to tell. -
How to get to Pontefract Castle
Get directions to Pontefract Castle by public transport and private transport and find out information about parking spaces. -
Access at Pontefract Castle
Find out our full access information for visiting Pontefract Castle, including moving around our spaces, toilets and accessible parking. -
Things to see and do at Pontefract Castle
Find out all of the fantastic things to see and do at Pontefract Castle, including bookable Dungeon Tours! -
Pontefract Castle stories
Known since the 13th century as the Key to the North, Pontefract Castle has been at the centre of some of English history’s most important events. -
Museums and Castles Events
Browse the exciting range of upcoming events and activities across our Museums and Castles sites. -
Schools Information
We can help you bring the excitement to learning! Find out about our bookable primary and secondary school workshops at our Museums and Castle sites here. -
Volunteering at our Museums and Castles
Find out about our many different volunteering opportunities across our sites here.