Pontefract Castle named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025
Friday, August 08, 2025
Pontefract Castle has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s prestigious “Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025”.
The award places the historic landmark in the top of 10 percent of visitor attractions worldwide. It’s based on positive reviews, saves and ratings on the popular Tripadvisor website.
"It’s great that Pontefract Castle’s popularity has again been recognised with this award. What makes it so special is that it’s based on great feedback from hundreds of visitors. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences.”
Cllr Hannah Appleyard
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport
It is the fifth time the castle has been recognised in these awards.
“Congratulations to Pontefract Castle on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
Find out about Pontefract Castle and plan your visit at https://www.pontefractcastle.co.uk/
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About Pontefract Castle
Visit Pontefract Castle, Key to the North! Built around 1086 by Ilbert de Lacy, it has many stories to tell. The castle was a prison for Richard II and immortalised in Shakespeare's plays. It later played an important role during the English Civil Wars. Which parts of its history will you discover?
There is a café at Pontefract Castle, and its opening hours are:- Until 30 September: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and 1 Oct – 31 March: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 2:30pm.
About Tripadvisor
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travellers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than one billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.