Civil Wars Attack & Defence at Pontefract Castle
Creative Tourist
Discover Pontefract Castle’s dramatic Civil War history and learn some essential skills to become a Civil War soldier!
Where to go near Civil Wars Attack & Defence at Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Museum
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
Wakefield
Wakefield Museum
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Castleford Museum
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Wakefield
Nostell Priory and Parkland
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
Wakefield
Waterton Park Hotel
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Wakefield
Luxury Suites and Studios by BOOTique
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
Wakefield
Taste Buds
at the Station
at the Station
Serving a signature coffee roasted in Yorkshire with a blend of beans from all the world this Wakefield Kirkgate Station offers the perfect pick me up with accompanying hot and cold dishes for breakfast or lunch.
Wakefield
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
Wakefield
The Mental Health Museum
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
What's on: Families
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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
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To The Lakes! at Wordsworth Grasmere
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
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Golden Mummies of Egypt at Manchester Museum
It’s the summer holidays and surprise surprise, there’s a lot of rain! A good excuse to travel back in time to a world of opulence and mystery at Manchester Museum.
free entry
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Culture in South Lakes
Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.
free entry
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Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You at the Science and Industry Museum
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
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Julia & Axel: Thirty Years of Favourite Stories at The Lowry
Step inside some of your favourite stories at this free exhibition celebrating author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
free entry
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Autumn season at Z-arts
Check out the autumn season at Z-arts, packed with magic, fun and stories.
free entry
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Fire Garden at Avenham and Miller Parks
Feel the heat as dazzling fire sculptures transform Avenham and Miller Parks into a place of wonder and excitement.
free entryCulture Guides
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