200 years ago, Charles Waterton completed his famous boundary wall. It created the world's first nature reserve. Find out more in this Curator Talk.
The Easter Dragon Egg Hunt at Pontefract Castle is back for another year, and better than ever!
Proms at the Castle is back for 2026! Enjoy a magnificent evening of music and light as Pontefract Castle proudly presents the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra.
Get ready to step back in time for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia at Pontefract Castle! Enjoy an awesome 80s tribute act at the castle.
Celebrate the life and work of local artist Cynthia Kenny (1929-2021). Explore our changing city through her eyes.
Picture Pontefract in a new perspective. Explore the town through the eyes of artists, craftspeople and map makers.
Join our friendly Castleford Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
Join our friendly Pontefract Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
Join our friendly Wakefield Museum team, rain or shine, for free fun craft activities every Saturday.
Our monthly Meet the Curator sessions are your chance to chat with our team. Bring your objects, stories or questions!
Explore Castleford's colourful and crafty past and try out a different activity each month.
Discover the history of chocolate and craft your own tasty truffles this Easter holiday!
Discover fun facts about the birds you can find around Wakefield. Make a colourful paper bird mobile from recycled materials.
Celebrate spring with colourful flower crafts. Hop along on a joyful spring-themed trail.
Become a Foley artist! Bring paintings of Pontefract to life by creating your own sound effects.
Join us for SEND-friendly fun with flowers at Castleford Museum in the Easter holidays.
Join our storyteller for a super sqwarking story all about birds.
Join our volunteers for a free talk on 'A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England'.
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