Pontefract DISCOVER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE 2017

Pontefractcastle.co.uk Welcome Welcome to Castle, you’ve We still have the builders in, so please chosen an exciting time to visit. The bear with us; some parts of the castle castle has seen some remarkable may not be accessible until later in the changes over the centuries and has year, but there’s still plenty of fun to many stories to tell. The most recent be had. chapter is a £3.5 million conservation We have an action packed year ahead project supported by the Heritage with exciting events, fun family Lottery Fund, to preserve the historic activities, behind the scenes tours ruins of the castle for the future. and the opening of our brand new Visitor Centre in June. We hope you enjoy your visit to the castle and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Pontefractcastle.co.uk Activity Zone Castle Museum Displays (Opening in June) (Opening in June) Our new Activity Zone Discover some of the stories such an important role in is a great place to try about the long and turbulent history. From battles and something new. Check out past of Pontefract Castle sieges, starvation and our website for details of and the people who lived, destruction, to royal infidelity, special workshops, talks, worked and played here. acts of treason and the demonstrations and activities See some of the fascinating production of everyone’s for both adults and children. finds uncovered during favourite sweet treat liquorice; conservation works, and learn you’ll be surprised at what how the castle has played these walls have seen!

Discover Tours Visit website for available dates If you’re feeling brave enough, join one of our new Dungeon Tours. Descend the dark steps, smell the air, and listen to echoes of a time gone by. See graffiti carved into the walls by Civil War soldiers during their long dark hours of imprisonment and learn of FREE the other uses the dungeon has had over the centuries. Explorer Backpack Have fun exploring the castle with our new Explorer Backpack (available from September). You’ll have all the tools Explore you need to make amazing discoveries. Backpacks are available to borrow free*, from the Castle Gift Shop in the Visitor Centre. *Numbers are limited and visitors will need to leave ID to book

Pontefractcastle.co.uk Play Imagine The wide open space of the Tread in the footsteps of or the sound of soldiers castle provides the perfect Kings and Queens as you sharpening their blades, place to play and let your explore the historic ruins. preparing for battle. In our imagination run wild. Have Imagine what daily life was Visitor Centre, you’ll find a a go at giant chess, giant like in a medieval castle, the variety of historic costumes to Jenga and other outdoor aroma of freshly baked bread dress up in. Which character games, every day from May coming from the bakehouse will you be? to September and during school holidays. If it’s a little soggy outside, make sure you pop into our lovely new Visitor Centre (opening in June); we have plenty to you occupied. Play Imagine The Liquorice Café (Opening in June) After all that exploring you may be feeling peckish. Pop into The Liquorice Café inside the visitor centre, you’ll find a tempting array of delicious home-cooked food and mouth-watering treats to suit the whole family. With outdoor seating and pre-bookable picnics available, you can relax, soak up some sunshine and enjoy views of the historic ruins of the castle. Visit the Relax website for details. Castle Gift Shop (Opening in June) If you’re a princess who wants a new pet bat, or a knight in need of a new sword, don’t forget to call into the Castle Gift Shop. We have an exciting range of gifts, books and sweets and a scrumptious selection of ice-creams too!

Shop Pontefractcastle.co.uk What’s On in 2017 Picnic at the Castle Yorkshire Day at the Castle 8 July 1 August Here is a selection of some of 11am - 4pm 11am - 4pm the great events and activities FREE event FREE Event we have coming up this year. In partnership with Pontefract Find out about the Yorkshire For more information and Heritage Group soldier through the ages, try your a full events list visit our Bring along a picnic, sit back, hand at archery and join in fun website: relax and enjoy a day of live activities and games. Pontefractcastle.co.uk music, traditional games and More Yorkshire Day celebrations craft activities. Pre-bookable are taking place in Pontefract Civic Day at the Castle picnics available from The Town Centre and Friarwood 17 June Liquorice Café - visit our website Valley Gardens, only a short walk 11am - 3pm for details. from the castle. FREE event Join us for a Great British Festival of Archaeology - Dragon Masks Get Together, with fun family Treasured Finds 2 August activities, exciting trails, and 26 July 11am - 2pm a brass band performance in 11am - 3pm FREE drop-in activity the afternoon. Look out for FREE drop-in activity - all welcome more celebrations taking place - all welcome Cute or scary, handsome or in Pontefract town centre and See the finds we uncovered last comical…make your dragon Valley Gardens only a short walk year during our excavations, plus mask however you like but from the castle. follow a trail to find out more it could get messy so come about the archaeology of this prepared! Proms in the Castle important castle. 24 June Traditional Games Gates open 5:30pm, Summer Holiday Fun 9 August 7.30pm start 11am - 2pm Advance Tickets: FREE drop-in activity £6 Adults, £4 Children - all welcome On the gate: Bring a picnic and spend the day £8 Adults, £6 Children playing games from times past. Tickets available from It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh pontefractcastle.co.uk * air and get lots of exercise. Now in its sixth year the spectacular Proms in the Castle Arts and Craft Windows promises a night to remember. 23 August Bring a picnic, find a spot for School’s out and it’s time for 11am - 2pm your blanket and enjoy an some fun, there is something to FREE drop-in activity evening of beautiful classical do every day. Get crafty in one - all welcome music from the of our workshops, dress up as a Celebrate our new Visitor Centre Symphony Orchestra. character from the past, or have and beautiful arts and crafts *small booking fee applies a go at Giant Jenga and other windows by painting your own games. Some activities require mini replica version. advance booking, visit our website for details. Medieval Tile Making Lioness Lantern Parade Ghost Walks of 30 August FREE event Pontefract Castle 11am - 2pm 14 October, FREE drop-in activity 6pm, parade starts at 7pm - all welcome Join the Pontefract Lioness Use our medieval finds as Group for a magical lantern inspiration to make a replica parade. Enjoy music and clay tile. entertainment at the castle before the parade sets off Adult Activities through the medieval streets of Pontefract to Friarwood Valley From September we’ll Gardens. Don’t forget to bring Pontefract Heritage Group be launching a special your lantern with you! 31 October, 10 and 24 November programme of workshops, (7pm and 8.30pm) talks and demonstrations October Half Term Fun Tickets on sale from for adults. From stone- 21 - 29 October 1 September carving, to historic fashion and cosmetics, it’s never It may be a little colder and Experience an evening of eerie too late to learn something darker outside, but we have entertainment as the castle is new. Places are limited; plenty to keep you entertained brought to life by ghosts of the visit the website and sign at the castle. Dungeon tours, past. up to our mailing list to be creative crafts and fun family Medieval Christmas the first to hear about new activities are just a few of the at the Castle events and activities. great things to do during the school holidays. 2 & 3 December 10am - 4pm Hallowscream Heritage Open Days FREE family drop in activity 9 & 10 September Meet characters from the 11am - 4pm castle’s medieval past, browse FREE event the festive stalls selling Celebrate National Heritage interesting artisan gifts and Open Days at the castle with decorations and have a go at one of our special dungeon making your own. tours, explore the castle above ground with the help of one of our new Explorer Backpacks* 27 October Be the first to find out about and if you’re visiting on Sunday 5.30pm - 7pm afternoon, enjoy some uplifting all events and activities music from Wakefield Orchestral FREE family drop in activity at the castle by signing Wind who will perform between Dress up in your scariest outfit up to our Enewsletter: 2pm and 4pm. and visit the castle at twilight for Pontefractcastle.co.uk some spooky fun. Enjoy spooky *Numbers are limited and visitors will need to leave ID to book activities, crafts and a special All details correct at the Hallowscream trail. Don’t forget time of going to print, to bring a torch! please check ahead before What’s on travelling. Volunteer at Pontefract Castle It’s an exciting time at the castle and you could be a part of it. Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Pontefract Castle’s volunteers play an important role in the day to day running of the castle. From meeting and greeting visitors, helping at events and carrying out research to helping with promotion of the castle and looking after the grounds. We have a range of exciting volunteer roles available, for more information, please call 01977 723640 or e-mail @wakefield.gov.uk

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The Friends of Pontefract Castle The Friends of Pontefract Castle make a huge contribution to the success of the castle, organising events, fundraising, leading tours and helping to keep the castle looking its very best. If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Castle email [email protected] for information or call in at the castle to collect a membership form. Proms Pontefract Visitor Map and Mini Guide in the Castle Pontefract Castle Saturday 24 June 2017 Enjoy an evening of classical music from the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra in the historic grounds of Pontefract Castle

Why not make a weekend of it? Visit the historic market town of Pontefract only a short walk from the castle. Explore its winding streets to discover interesting architecture, Gates open 5.30pm, delightful cafés and an 7.30pm start eclectic mix of independent Advance Tickets shops. Pop into Pontefract £6 Adults, £4 Children Museum during your visit, see the fascinating displays, On the gate get crafty in the activity space £8 Adults, £6 Children and follow fun family trails Tickets available from around the lovely art deco Pontefract Library building. and online at We have a fantastic pontefractcastle.co.uk* range of attractions and accommodation across the *Small booking fee applies district, pick up a map in our Visitor Centre and visit experiencewakefield.co.uk for information. O E M N S P R RE N S R O T M W L E R E F N A N E SH D T D R R O I O A R F ED T C R M D N R H H Y O N H K U IL S A T T A I L S D O L B D T G T V S H CT R L E INE E L I V O O O R P C R E R A E C M O L A E N DA LL O N N N V I S O N IS T K L R E RO L U R H AV H S I N N E O A U E E I S D E E I R D D NU E R R E C D G M O V H I LL H H A EL V H S R K I H I K T E I F LL W A E E D A H N A H L S D V E H L I V 36 SH A C L U 61 EEP A N L T L B WA R I L E LK LA W R U F H E E NE A O O LAN ST A H D N L WALK E J V D C R E W HEEP A E S A R O W C R E AN B6 N E L LL 13 L F E L R EL 6 C E N E G D I W L F U A H A K V E LY Y R E E T R O L T S T E P A H I E 6 B INDLE R P W 56 SC H A H E Y Townville O O V O G R L GA T E L U T N L L B E H A E 613 U N E 36 E A W L R 61 ACA 6 V IL OCK B CIA DR B W H W IVE EE S E GA HI VIE C 6 TRA N K RD LL K H 13 T AV 6539 F C E N AR CR 6 NGL OO A R O O S P E B F C NT R T S A ROAD M A STREET C N EEDS A B E H L A R 6 IR D I 56 S CH N N R GR S

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