Location: Pontefract
Top Things to do in Pontefract
The 10 Best Things to Do in Pontefract, United Kingdom (UK)
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 Races
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By Alan W - Pontefract, United Kingdom
This us an event we go to annually as a family.. kids enjoy the racing and they even have a little punt on the horses... only downside is the fast food vans and stalls they are really overpriced and you dont get a lot for your money and £4.50 for a beer in a plastic cup makes it an expensive family outing..
But we always like to attend these local events but good job they arent every week...
2. Snozone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By molecal - Leeds, United Kingdom
A brilliant introductory course as a small group. The instructor, Jonny Raw, was funny, relaxed, and catered for a wide range of abilities excellently. By the end of the day most of the group were well on the way to parallel skiing from laughable beginnings. If you want to go for a course, I'd recommend trying to get Jonny (I think you can state a preferred instructor).
3. The Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By mands180271 - nottinghamshire
what an amazing place! We had a fantastic afternoon here for the fund raising adoption day. We went with the intention of adopting a Donkey for a Christmas gift. What an amazing present to have. Each Donkey has a very very sad story but what beautiful lives they will live now. Gorgeous inside area with log burner fire where you can have something to eat and drink. No one can do enough for you here. Everyone is just absolutely lovely and they are there for the same reason we we were- the gorgeous Donkeys. I fell in love with and adopted Rolo who looks like a big beautiful Teddy Bear. We are taking our 7 year old back soon to adopt another Donkey. Definitely worth a visit and I bet you want to go back again. Thank you to all at Wonky Donkey for doing what you do x
4. Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah R
We booked the mid Yorkshire golf club function room for a 70th birthday party. From start to finish the customer service was fantastic, with every staff member willing to go the extra mile to make the event special and memorable. Katie Wigglesworth was really helpful in terms of helping with the planning and the logistics of the event. The bar staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was superb and the actual room itself was super. DJ Daniel was the resident DJ who we booked with the room and he was a real surprise. We thought we were just getting a DJ but Daniel was much more than that; whilst the adults were chatting and relaxing he had all the kids spell bound by doing magic tricks, games and balloon modelling. He was great with the kids and even had the adults up doing some entertainment. It was such a great family party and I can't thank the staff and DJ Daniel enough for making it such a memorable evening.
5. Farmer Copleys
Overall Ratings
4 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By davyboy4 - Selby, United Kingdom
The extended facility, though excellently planned (and a bit quirky - Heather's design features?) it could become noisy and echoed. This most recent visit, latest of many, even though the place was busy, the noise levels were lower. Excellent food, great quality, very good value, friendly efficient staff. Great venue for lunch. Intend to try evening, soon
6. RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By JoClarke79 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
It's great for walks, bird spotting, seeing much wildlife and plants. I summer there are activities like pond dipping for children. The have Halloween activities too. It's just a nice place to walk around and spend a couple of hours. The little shop has a coffee machine and some Seating. There are loos too I believe. Parking is free for blue badge holders and RSPB members. Not sure how much is it for others, £2 I think.
7. Paintball Commando
Overall Ratings
5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Jamienm123 - Leeds
Thank you for a great day out very professionally run, staff were really friendly and always happy to help. Also if a guy called Jessie is there you won't him on your team as his gun fires paintballs very quick ?
8. Kinsley Greyhound Stadium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By familyhols320 - Barnsley, United Kingdom
visited recently for a family birthday and was very pleasently surprised. ate in restaurant and the portions were huge and served piping hot. The veg would have been better served individually in seperate dishes rather than a medley of 5 veg as difficult to seperate if likd some but not others. track view difficult from restaurant as low set. would definitely go again as good value for money
9. Diggerland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 801 reviews
Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure Theme Park Experience where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. Diggerland is the perfect destination for action, fun and thrill packed family days out. Fun for all ages (subject to height restrictions), Diggerland with its 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities is the ideal theme park for small to large groups looking for something exciting and truly unique. Get to grips with real JCBs and 180/360 excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on the Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts!
Reviewed By Karen C - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Had an amazing time here with my hubby and my 5 year old grandson, we loved every minute the staff were lovely and helpful and the rides were fun, don't look at the negative reviews I didn't encounter any,highly recommend this great day out
10. Pontefract Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By CJh88 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Being from Pontefract I’ve known the castle in it’s neglected state. Yes, there are restoration works going on but at least we know something is being done! The visitors centre is great, the dungeon tour was excellent and the cafe is brilliant. The staff in the visitors centre, tour and especially the cafe were so friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be visiting once the restoration works are finished
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