Castle in Action

Saturday 12th July
11am - 5pm
CASTLE IN ACTION - Free!
PONTEFRACT CASTLE


       

Castle in Action - 12 July 11am- 5pm

Take a step back in time with this fascinating and fun look at historic life in the atmospheric ruins of the Norman Castle. See battles and re-enactments, take part in craft workshops, feast on farmer Copley's famous hog roast, peruse historic craft stalls and living history camps, or visit Ridgeside Falconry with their wonderful collection of birds of prey. Its free, its fun and its all day long!

2Z Promotions - Bailey

2Z Promotions bring history to life and re-create life in the age of chivalry with knights in full armour and battle.  From their tented living history village and in the arena, 2Z deliver ongoing and informal demonstrations throughout the day, providing the very best re-enactments and living history experiences for all to enjoy.

The Holderness Vikings - Bailey

The Holderness Vikings depict life from the Early Medieval Period - roughly from the time of Alfred the Great to Richard the Lionheart.  Their authentic portrayal and a reputation for accuracy, produces exciting battle demonstrations, coin striking, living history displays and children's battle drills.

Ridgeside Falconry - Bailey

Ridgeside Falconry is the largest mobile display team in the Country presenting a wide range of Birds of Prey in an extensive static display as well as demonstrations and spectacular free flying displays where the  public are encouraged to become involved and handle the birds.

The Queens own Ravens - Strolling

Visit Igraine Keeper of the Ravens from Knaresborough Castle

The Three Sieges of Pontefract - St Clement's Chapel

Hemsworth Arts & Community College present a fun, visual, living history play based on factual research and rehearsed in pre-event workshops with the Faceless Company.

Childrens Crafts - Motte

Come and make your own medieval gear with Pontefract Heritage Group

Discovery Trails & Tours

Liquorice Fields of Pontefract

by Tom Dixon

£2 Tickets available from Pontefract Museum 01977 722741.

Buses depart at: 10.45am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 3.15pm and 4.45pm.

Take the bus from the Castle Gates to one of Pontefract's oldest liquorice farms where you will be entertained and amused by one of Tom Dixon's famous liquorice talks.

Castle and Magazine Tour

by Phil Burton (Castle Curator)

£1 and 50p pay on the day.

Half hour tours departing at: 11am, 1.30pm and 3.15pm.

Soak up the histories and stories as you follow a leisurely walk around the ruins of Pontefract castle, see a scale model of the castle as it was in medieval times and enjoy a rare guided visit to the underground magazine.

Medieval Hermitage Tour

by Pontefract Civic Society

2pm-4pm

Donations. No tickets. Please arrive and wait.

Bring your stout walking shoes and a reliable torch to explore the Medieval Hermitage beneath the Dermatology Unit of Pontefract General Infirmary on Southgate.

Delivered by Pontefract Heritage Group

Pontefract Liquorice Trust and Pontefract Heritage Group would like to acknowledge donations from Balfour Beatty and Haribo, without which this year's castle day would not have been possible.

Living History, Re-enactments, traditional crafts, trails & tours