Pontefract Castle and Visitors Centre

Remains of medieval Royal Castle, which was one of the most important fortresses in Britain. The Visitors Centre has an education room which includes displays on the Castle’s history and a shop with gifts and refreshments. In the Magazine visitors can see where prisoners were kept during the Civil War in the seventeenth century and the graffiti they left behind.

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Address

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1QH
England

Telephone

  • Castle Site/Enquiries - 01977 723 440
  • Castle Site/Enquiries - 07808 573 952
  • School Bookings - 01924 302 700
  • General Enquiries - 01977 722 740

Entry Charges

Castle: Admission free Magazine tours: Adults £2.00 Concessions: £1.00

 
  • Opening Hours

    The opening hours change when British Summer Time begins and ends.

    Summer Opening Hours
    Mon-Fri 08.30-17.00
    Sat-Sun 09.30-18.15
    A Magazine Tour is available at 15:30 Wed-Sun.

    Winter Opening Hours
    Mon-Fri 08.30-Dusk
    Sat-Sun 09.30-Dusk
    A Magazine Tour is available at 15:00 Wed-Sun.

    For Magazine Tours large groups and school groups should telephone at least 24 hours in advance.

    The Visitors Centre is open Wed-Sun 11.00-15.00 (by request only Mon & Tues).

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  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Guided tours
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Venue Facilities
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Refreshments
    • Shop
    • Toilets
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas

At a glance

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1QH
England

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