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Paranormal investigation bookings

The Visitor Centre and Gift Shop will be open this Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, 10am to 4pm! We’ve also got bonus Dungeon Tours and Castle Explorer Tours for the bank holiday, as well as on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Book advance tour tickets online or buy your tickets on the day at the Gift Shop.

The steps leading out of the dungeon at Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle is opening its doors to groups who are interested in researching the paranormal!

Paranormal groups are now able to book an evening at the castle.

You can scan and record for any spooky goings on.

Historic graffiti of people’s names scratched into the rock in the dungeon at Pontefract Castle

The castle was described as 'Bloody Pomfret' by Shakespeare.

People often believe that the castle is haunted by its previous residents.

But, what do you think?

You can now conduct your own investigations. Grab your EMF meters, Dictaphones, and proton packs. Get yourself booked in.

Interested? Read the information in the two documents:

Email us at castles@wakefield.gov.uk

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