What to do and see in Castleford, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

March 22, 2022 Harland Bartelt

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

Colorado Way Xscape Yorkshire, Ground floor, by Frankie and Benny’s, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 330 555 3330 [email protected] http://immotionvr.co.uk
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 35 reviews

ImmotionVR

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. RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve

Fairburn Ings Newton Lane Fairburn Ing Visitor Centre, Castleford WF10 2BH England +44 1977 628191 [email protected] http://www.rspb.org.uk/fairburnings
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 388 reviews

RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve

Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl.

Reviewed By briansY5157YC - Castleford, United Kingdom

Fairburn Ings is a great place to go if you just love birds and walking, plenty of hides to sit and watch the birds and well protected from the weather.

3. Xscape Yorkshire

Xscape Colorado Way Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 1977 664795 [email protected] http://xscapeyorkshire.co.uk/
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,170 reviews

Xscape Yorkshire

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. Mr Mulligan's Pirate Golf, Castleford

Junction 32 Outlet Village Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4FR England +44 1977 550030 http://www.mrmulligan.com/our-venues/castleford/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Mr Mulligan's Pirate Golf, Castleford

5. Snozone

Xscape Castleford Colorado Way Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 333 003 0520 [email protected] http://www.snozoneuk.com/
Excellent
80%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,906 reviews

Snozone

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!

6. The Escapologist

Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 1757 247500 [email protected] https://www.the-escapologist.com/location/escape-rooms-castleford/
Excellent
75%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

The Escapologist

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

7. Diggerland

Willowbridge Lane Whitwood, Castleford WF10 5NW England +44 871 227 7007 [email protected] http://www.diggerland.com
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 1,088 reviews

Diggerland

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 664chelsead - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

A lovely day out, I don't know who enjoyed it more, me or my four year old! We have visited digger land a few times now and each time has been amazing. There is so much for children and adults to do. It's a real family day out where everyone can get involved. The restaurant on site had a good selection of food and is reasonably priced. The gift shop is also very competitive prices and you get a free certificate for your child. There are so many opportunities to take photos as well which is always a bonus!

8. Junction 32 Outlet Shopping

Junction 32 Outlet Village, Castleford WF10 4FR England +44 1977 520153 [email protected] http://www.junction32.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 619 reviews

Junction 32 Outlet Shopping

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

Xscape Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 1977 559911 [email protected] http://www.laserzone.co.uk
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

LaserZone

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

Xscape Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA England +44 1977 553355 http://www.xploreplay.com
Excellent
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Good
27%
Satisfactory
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Poor
7%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 73 reviews

Xplore

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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