Yorkshire Day at Pontefract Castle

Name: Yorkshire Day
Start: 2018-08-01
End: 2018-08-01
Location: Pontefract Castle

Historical Event, Wed 1 Aug 2018, free entry

Yorkshire Day

Contact

Pontefract Castle

01977 723440

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www.pontefractcastle.co.uk

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Address

Castle Chain,
Pontefract,
West Yorkshire,
WF8 1QH

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Details

On 1 August 2018, Pontefract Castle will once again celebrate Yorkshire Day, with an historical themed event at the Castle.

There will be lots of fun, games and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Why not visit Pontefract Town Centre and continue to celebrate Yorkshire Day throughout the day.

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

Event details

Dates	Times
Wed 1 Aug 2018	11:00 to 16:00

Prices

Free entry

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Location

Directions

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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

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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