Location: Pontefract
Top Things to do in Pontefract
5 Nature & Parks in Pontefract That You Shouldn't Miss
Pontefract is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, near the A1 (or Great North Road) and the M62 motorway. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is one of the five towns in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield and has a population of 28,250, increasing to 30,881 at the 2011 Census. Pontefract's motto is Post mortem patris pro filio, Latin for "After the death of the father, support the son", a reference to English Civil War Royalist sympathies.
Restaurants in Pontefract
1. Pontefract's Valley Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By paulrI723NK - Santa Clara, United States
Lovely Gardens not as good as it was back in the day , all but abandoned by Wakefield council . Fortunately a group called Friends Of Friarwood Valley Gardens, Pontefract are doing a great job of keeping it tidy and well groomed .
2. Frickley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By explorerjQ3705WY
Plenty of walks and a car park. The park run is one for people to challenge and attend! Very large area with lots to do and see so a must visit for any dog walker.
3. Brockadale Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Dazz2401 - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
I live about 5 miles away from this but had no idea it was there. A true hidden gem. Car park off Leys Lane near Little Smeaton. Plenty of doggy doo bins and signs around the beautiful site to help identity the abundance of its wildlife. River is shallow and clear and the dog loved having a cool down. From the car park follow the path to the great view of the valley. Turn left towards Little Smeaton and see numerous fairy doors!
4. Pontefract Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ddaley55 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
The park has lots of open spaces, tennis courts and a children’s play area. The lake is good to have a short walk and the racecourse track to have a longer walk or run. Ample parking and toilet facilities. Would be nice to have a little cafe
5. Ackworths Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ronap136
Very friendly garden centre, lovely plants with nice variety. Excellent cafe with the most wonderful coconut and blueberry cake, beautiful coffee, well worth a visit, highly recommended.
