Carols In The Dungeon at Pontefract Castle
Carol Concert, Fri 20 Dec 2019, £6
Address
Castle Chain,
Pontefract,
West Yorkshire,
WF8 1QH
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 7 Dec | Breakfast With Santa at The Liquorice Cafe |
Sat 7 Dec | Copper Foiled Stained Glass Workshop |
Sun 8 Dec | Leeds Waits Presents A 17th Century Christmas |
Thu 12 Dec | Have A Dabble - Christmas Felted Soap |
Fri 20 Dec | Carols In The Dungeon |
Sat 1 Feb | Soap Making |
Details
Want to experience something truly different this festive season?
Where is the most unusual place you have heard carols?
Experience some classic Christmas carols being sung in the atmospheric location of the dungeons at Pontefract Castle.
The first siege of Pontefract Castle was held over Christmas in 1644. Now you can imagine what it was like for the castle's garrison that Christmas by experiencing this unique concert for yourself.
Please note, the dungeon at Pontefract Castle lies at the bottom of a steep flight of steps and is underground. There is no access for wheelchairs.
Booking essential. Please wrap up warm and wear sensible shoes. Seating will be available.
Part of Wakefield Museums and Castles 12 Days Of Christmas.
Why not have a festive bite to eat at the Liquorice cafe beforehand?
Menu
Pear and parsnip soup with bread roll
OR
Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich
With tea or filtered coffee and mince pie
£6.95 per person
£8.95 per person with a glass of mulled wine
5:45pm or 6:45pm sitting
Please note this price does not include admission for the event.
Booking essential. Contact Events and Functions on 01924 305830 or email eventsandfunctions@wakefield.gov.uk
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Fri 20 Dec 2019 | 19:00 to 19:45 20:00 to 20:45 |
Prices
Booking essential
£6
Also see
- Christmas in Wakefield
- Festive Performances
Location
Directions
Map reference: SE 460222 Lat: 53.69421 Long: -1.30481
By Road:
M62 jct32
Continue onto Park Road (A639)
Turn left onto Southgate (A645)
For car parking:
Turn left onto North Baileygate. Car park located off Beech Hill. WF8 2JF
Disabled car-parking spaces are available at the Castle gates (approach via Spink Lane or Micklegate).
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Monkhill/Baghill Railway Station
Nearest bus station: Pontefract Bus Station
Walk from Pontefract town centre via Horsefair, Micklegate and Castle Chain.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Pontefract, Monkhill station
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Disabled access