Location: Pontefract
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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. The Robin Hood, Pontefract
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By dwalton871 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Great pub with excellent range of beers (including some brewed on site). Improving on a weekly basis with upgraded beer garden, new outside coffee shop and soon to be opened upstairs music venue. Landlord also runs excellent foreign bottled beer shop in the centre of town
2. Fired Art Designs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
The studio is set in half an acre of garden and can seat 32 people. Open 7 days a week 10.00am - 5.00pm, booking is advisable. There's plenty to choose from at the studio, from pottery painting, with over 80 pottery shapes to choose from, to creating a pot from scratch on the potter's wheel. Full tuition is given to ensure you get great results from your pottery. Tea and coffee are part of your studio fee and there is free parking available to the rear of the pottery. We also have a craft supplies and gift shop. Private events including birthday parties, hen parties, baby showers, team building events, workshops and ladies nights can all be arranged and tailored to your requirements.
Reviewed By lozb381
I booked a day on the wheel after doing a course in Leeds a few years ago. It was wonderful, Rachel is a great teacher and helped me make some pieces I will definitely be keeping for myself unlike everything else I've ever made! I am going back once lockdown allows! Thank you Rachel!
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. Tap & Barrel Pontefract
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Yorkshirepub75 - Castleford, United Kingdom
Excellent pub with a friendly and welcoming feel to it. Coal fire and welcoming locals would recommend going for a drink.
5. Pontefract Races
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 290 reviews
