Location: Castleford
Top Things to do in Castleford
What to do and see in Castleford, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Castleford is a town in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 40,210 at the 2011 Census. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, to the north of the town centre the River Calder joins the River Aire and the Aire and Calder Navigation.
Restaurants in Castleford
1. ImmotionVR
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
New, unique and packed full of fun ImmotionVR is a Virtual Reality centre with something for everyone. Our friendly guides will tailor each experience personally and make sure all levels of ability are welcome. This is a great place for parties, stag, hen do's and meet ups with friends or family.
Reviewed By Adventurefreak1 - Castleford, United Kingdom
Fantastic experience and such friendly and accommodating staff! My daughter had received a gift card for her birthday and now that the store had reopened, we wanted to venture in and check it out. My daughter loved the headsets and the job game, she was a chef and it was hilarious! I tried the pods myself, the whale watching experience was brilliant! Technology truly is amazing, I couldn’t believe how realistic it was almost as if you could reach out and touch it! I was thrilled to see how meticulous staff were about cleaning the headsets, machines and the access to hand sanitiser made the whole experience feel safe yet fun! We will definitely be going back, next time I might try the headsets as well or even the racing game.
2. Yorkshire Flight Simulator
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Here at Yorkshire Flight Simulator we offer 2 Different experiences. The F16 fighting Falcon fighter jet simulator, ranging from basic flying to Air to Air combat and Air to ground and full mission campaigns. The Cessna we have is a fully manual aircraft with global airports, different weather conditions and times of day. We also welcome corporate events and block group sessions.
Reviewed By 714kelvinb - Pollington, United Kingdom
Amazing experience for my father and I. Jason is a great host and teacher, makes you feel very relaxed and at ease and delivers a great experience. Highly recommended to anyone looking for something different, will not be disappointed.
3. Xscape Yorkshire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,170 reviews
Xscape Yorkshire - the day out destination packed with fun-fuelled activities and entertainment all under one gigantic roof! Choose from a variety of activities, from pastime favourites to something a little more adventurous, including bowling, adventure golf, urban climbing, skycoaster, trampolining, sledging, skiing and snowboarding on real snow at Snozone, 4DX and Screen X experiences at Cineworld, laser tag, soft play, and the rest! Refuel at restaurant favourites including Ask Italian, Nando's, TGI Friday's, Frankie & Benny's and Pizza Express, and shop outdoor sporting brands Evans Cycles, Ellis Brigham, Trespass, Surfanic and Sweatshop. Find us at J32 off the M62 with free parking for customers. Junction 32 Outlet Village is just over the way, too. Shop high street brands with up to 60% off.
Reviewed By marcdominict - Barnsley, United Kingdom
A late sat afternoon to try a few family activities and what a choice, bowling, skiing or snowboarding two indoor crazy golf courses laser quest VR attractions and even indoor free fall! Plus a cinema and a wide range of eating outlets. We chose 4D gold made up of two different courses having a ball that appears to float is quite cool, the themed games and reactive gold was fantastic we then did a couple of VR games which again where fun and great for teenagers. Will go again
4. Snozone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,906 reviews
Snozone Yorkshire is an outstanding venue for skiing, snowboarding and sledging indoors on real snow, all year round! We’ve taught more than three million people to ski and snowboard and we offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, from beginner ski lessons to freestyle snowboarding sessions and family sledging fun in the snow! We are also the only indoor operator in Europe to operate our own Disability Snow school which means we can truly deliver ‘Sport for All’. We also operate our own fully licenced restaurants ‘The Alpine Kitchen’ serving up deliciously fresh home made food seven days a week.
Reviewed By n0rthy0rk5
Booked a fabulous 1-2-1 coaching session with Leon for my daughter so she could learn the basics before her first ski holiday - cannot recommend Leon and Snozone enough!
5. Castleford Forum Library and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Castleford Forum Museum invites visitors to: •follow the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the modern day. •discover why the Castleford area was a great and important meeting place for Bronze Age people. •view a unique and special Iron Age chariot. See objects from Castleford's time as an important Roman town. Not forgetting marbles, rugby, mining and pottery! This new museum space also features four very special changing displays with content created in partnership with local groups and people. One of the opening displays will be about how rugby plays an important role in people's lives. There is also a display in the local studies area of the refurbished building celebrating Henry Moore and his connections with Castleford. The Forum also provides a new home for the bronze sculpture 'Working Model for Draped Reclining Figure' (1976-79) by Moore, which had been displayed outside Castleford Civic Centre for over 30 years.
6. Castleford Phoenix Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Sue56Yorkshire - Pontefract, United Kingdom
I live local but only found out about this Theatre on trip advisor, We booked to see Singing in the Rain as I love musicals and thought we would give it a chance but not expecting much. I booked and paid for the tickets online which was easy and printed them at home. I received a text a couple of days before giving us some very useful information about parking and bar and show times. We found the Theatre with no problem and were impressed with the venue and facilities, they even sold ice cream in tubs in the interval and you could also get a drink from the bar. The show itself was very good, funny, well acted and my husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely return and looking to book to see Hairspray in April.
7. The Escapologist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Escape Games with a twist. Immersive games, catering for a broad spectrum of ages, including wheelchair access. Referred to by customers as 'Crystal Maze in a Film Set'. The Escapologist offer Children's Parties, Corporate Team Building, Social Events & everything in-between. What are you waiting for?
Reviewed By fran282020 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
We went for the first time at The Escapologist, it was amazing love that we had to decode and find clues etc.. Great fun
8. Junction 32 Outlet Shopping
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By GarryC329 - Kent, United Kingdom
Great place to shop plenty of choice and plenty of free parking. Have a good look around and your sure to find a cheap branded lable with a heavy discount. Places to eat also.
9. LaserZone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
LASERZONE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD… Beyond the airlock lies a mysterious galactic labyrinth filled with swirling smoke, strange sounds, flashing lights… and enemies! LaserZone is ideal for family fun, birthday parties, students, youth groups, corporate entertainment etc. Explore our multi-level fully marshalled arena equipped with state of the art laser packs and phasors. Rain or shine, its a blast!
Reviewed By wbhaiyat - Wakefield, United Kingdom
The kids absolutely loved the party here, staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food portions were very generous! When the party started adults got some ‘me-time’, we disappeared for a coffee for just under an hour until the children were back out to eat. It was the first party I’d been to where this was acceptable/normal for children as young as 7! Even after the party ended our host spent more time with the children who wanted to use their ‘mission reward vouchers’ in The Raid. Overall the party was great value for money in comparison to other venues/activities and the mission reward vouchers are an added bonus.
10. Xplore
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Our Soft Play and Party Centre offers an exciting and stimulating play experience. With it's dedicated toddler area, it guarantees an indoor adventure for children of all ages.Safety, security and cleanliness meet a hubbub of activity and adventure. An equation that equals fun for everyone.Grown-ups can relax in the Cafe whilst enjoying something from our great range of hot and cold meals.
Reviewed By Mandsandadam - Doncaster, United Kingdom
I’ve been coming here with my daughter since she was a baby. She loves to run and play and i love a bit of peace with a coffee. Its great that they let adults in the play frames too as it meant i could go in with my daughter and help her up any tricky bits, when she was smaller anyway, she doesn’t really need me now. Food is good for a quick snack or an easy meal but we do tend to go eat in a restaurant after rather than eating fast food here. Staff are all super and normally cant do enough for you. My daughter and her cousin got a teddy from the bear workshop and the lady was brilliant doing a little ceremony when they were making the bears. Regrettably i didn’t get her name but she was fantastic with the kids. Covid restrictions and additional cleaning are as good as they can do really but i try to make my daughter sanitise her hands every time she comes out to be sure. We normally booked two consecutive slots and can see the staff working really hard to get it all cleaned up and ready to go again in the half an hour cleaning time.
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