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Yorkshire Day – A Victorian Garden Party at Pontefract Castle

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Yorkshire Day - A Victorian Garden Party

Pontefract Castle, Wakefield
1 August 2019

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Free
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Come and celebrate Yorkshire Day at the castle with a very special Victorian garden party!

Prepare to be transported back to the reign of Queen Victoria. Enjoy a summer’s day surrounded by the sights and sounds of a 19th century garden party, including a Victorian side-saddle gymkhana.

See horses, have a go at the coconut-shy, listen to the traditional barrel organ and meet Queen Victoria herself!

This event is FREE, and there’s no need to book.

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