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Wakefield Museums and Castles
Witches and Wizards Week (SEND families)
Wed 29 October 2025, 10am - Sat 1 November 2025, 10:45am
Pontefract Castle
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These sessions are currently fully booked. You can sign up to the waiting list on Ticketsource should any tickets become available.
Enjoy a relaxed version of our Witches and Wizards activities at Pontefract Castle, designed for SEND families.
Take part in witchy outdoor activities. Learn to mix magical potions. Magic up fun themed crafts.
Meet at the bandstand on the bailey from 10am ​where the magic will begin.
SEND families are welcome at all of our sessions. We are also running this SEND session for those families who require a more relaxed atmosphere, with restricted numbers. The SEND sessions are free but booking is required.
There will also be a drop-in session of Witches and Wizards for everyone from 11am - 3pm each day.
Dressing up not required, but always encouraged!
Access information
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October half term guide
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29 October 2025 - Sat 1 November 2025
10am - 10:45am
Pontefract Castle
Free, booking required for SEND sessions
SEND families
Contact information
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF