# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Medieval warfare and silly science
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Build it, launch it and watch It fizz! How did science help to defend a castle?

Explore the powerful machines of medieval warfare. Have a go at making and firing your own model trebuchet.

Meet our silly scientist in our castle lab! Discover chemical reactions using fizzing potions and bubbling mixtures.

All children under the age of 16 must be with an adult at all times on site.

There is a bookable SEND session for this event on Wednesday 26 August, 10am to 10:45am. Book the SEND session at https://www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-museums-castles/medieval-warfare-and-silly-science-send-session/e-xmkpxv

No booking required for drop-in sessions.

Free medieval-themed family activities at Pontefract Castle for the summer holidays.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/medieval-warfare-and-silly-science/200030268350445
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, holiday, half-term
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pontefract
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Pontefract Castle (official)
- **lat**: 53.695509509389
- **long**: -1.3038279575084
- **full address**: Pontefract Castle (official), 1 Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JE, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Medieval warfare and silly science
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6909075fd9b94dccee2d1c373e06aef280aacdaeae95862421904d3f482c009e-rimg-w1200-h676-dc888858-gmir?v=1786749229

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Medieval warfare and silly science being held?
  - **A:** Medieval warfare and silly science takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Pontefract Castle (official), 1 Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JE, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Medieval warfare and silly science?
  - **A:** Medieval warfare and silly science is organized by Pontefract Castle (official).

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