Richard Holmes’ Dark History of Pontefract Castle

Dark deeds, grizzly tales and gruesome ends… Pontefract Castle has seen it all!

Join our costumed guide (Chris Cade) as he takes on the role of local Victorian historian Richard Holmes. ‘Richard’ will lead you on a lantern-lit tour of the castle, illuminating its dark history.

Richard Holmes was the leading historian of Pontefract in the 1800s. Using Holmes’ original publications, Chris Cade has created an entertaining and educational tour of the castle.

Book your tickets now for a terrific night out – if you dare!

Please note: this tour involves steps around the site and going into the dungeon. The dungeon can only be accessed by a series of steep historical steps. If you cannot comfortably reach the dungeon, we can show you a video of the dungeon tour on a tablet while the rest of the group are below ground.
The tour is not suitable for under 5s.

Tickets £8 - everyone attending must have their own ticket - 5+ only.
Book at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/e-zebaez

You may also like the following events from Pontefract Castle (official):

• This Sunday, 27th July, 11:00 am, Big Butterfly Count at the Castle in Pontefract
• Next Tuesday, 29th July, 11:15 am, Heritage for Youth: Cooking up history (ages 12 to 16) in Pontefract
• Next Wednesday, 30th July, 10:30 am, Heritage for Youth: Escape the dungeon! (Ages 12-16) in Pontefract