Sports at the Castle

Did you know that many of the games we play today can be traced back to the distant past? For example golf - or ‘colf’ - was played during the medieval period!

Explore the past through play. Discover sports from history and have a go yourself.

As well as drop-in activities running all day, there will be:
- Interactive roleplay at 11.15, 13.15 and 14.15
- 'Have a Go' Archery sessions at 11.45, 12.45 and 13.45

Which game will be your favourite?

(All activities are free and no booking required, but you may have to queue at busy times)

There is a bookable SEND families version of these activities on the 6 August, 10am to 10:45am. Book the SEND session at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/sports-at-the-castle-send-families/e-egmqog

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

• This Friday, 8th August, 06:30 pm, Much Ado About Nothing in Pontefract
• This Sunday, 10th August, 12:00 pm, Pontefract Castle presents... (free live music) in Pontefract
• Next Monday, 11th August, 10:00 am, Colour Chemistry from Nature's Rainbow (Ages 5+) in Pontefract

Also check out other Sports events in Pontefract.