Location: Pontefract
Top Things to do in Pontefract
What to do and see in Pontefract, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. 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!
2. Frickley Park
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By explorerjQ3705WY
Plenty of walks and a car park. The park run is one for people to challenge and attend! Very large area with lots to do and see so a must visit for any dog walker.
3. Pontefract Castle
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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
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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. The Rustic Arms
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
6. The Haribo Factory Outlet
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By janeclarkek - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Perfect place to visit for a sweet lover, you can’t get much fresher than sweets straight from the factory and a bonus of getting them cheaper than any shop. A good variety to choose and some samples to test before you buy perfect
