Location: Pontefract
Top Things to do in Pontefract
Things to do in Pontefract, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Mill Pond Meadow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By cookiesmum2019 - East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
An amazing larger than life metal sculptured horse standing proudly looking over 353 trees planted in memory of the 353 souls who gave their lives from Featherstone in WW1. Well worth a visit. Thought provoking and a wonderful tribute to those folk who paid the ultimate price to preserve the life that we knew. Free car parking at local rugby club next to site. Pathway to site can be bit muddy, but you can walk along footpath beside road and access via pedestrian gate set into hedgerow.
2. St. Giles Church of England
3. Pontefract Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 266 reviews
From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, starvation and destruction to royal infidelity and the cultivation of liquorice, you'll be surprised at what these walls have seen! Today, the castle is a place of family-friendly adventure, with wide open spaces to play and fascinating ruins to investigate. Stand in the remains of the bread ovens, and imagine a time when the castle held lavish banquets for some of England’s most famous kings and queens. Has your imagination been sparked? Then younger visitors can create their own adventures in our castle themed adventure playground. If all this exploring has made you hungry, the Liquorice Cafe is offering scrumptious food and drink to takeaway. Entrance to the castle is FREE, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Reviewed By tonyfromponty - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Lived here about 30 years and must be 10 years since we last went. Today..although dull and damp - we were most impressed ! The pathways and information boards were great and viewpoints impressive. Liked the new children's play area and the cafe & information centre is also well worth seeing . If you havnt been for a while - give it a whirl ! ( we will be back !)
4. Farmer Copleys
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 663 reviews
Reviewed By Sazrufc - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Had a great day here today, was recommended by a friend so thought we would book. We went in the corn maze which was great fun and got you looking for clues. We also did a bit of strawberry picking but they wasn’t many to choose but we had fun. My child is 13 and think if the children are older they would probably get a little bored. Definitely ideal for the younger children. Great place for a great day out.
5. Pontefract Town Hall
6. All Saints Church
7. Pontefract Poltergeist
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