# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sports at the Castle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Explore the past through play at Pontefract Castle! 

Try some of the sports, skills and pastimes that kept medieval people fit, fast and battle‑ready. Discover archery and falconry. There's also an early form of football and colf (yes colf! It's the forerunner of golf). 

Bring the Middle Ages to life through movement, creativity and role play.

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 19 August, 10am to 10:45am. Book the SEND session at https://www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-museums-castles/sports-at-the-castle-send-session/e-rpqbdd
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/sports-at-the-castle/200030296374605
- **Event Categories**: sports, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## 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**: Sports at the Castle
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sports at the Castle being held?
  - **A:** Sports at the Castle takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Pontefract Castle (official), 1 Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JE, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sports at the Castle?
  - **A:** Sports at the Castle is organized by Pontefract Castle (official).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sports at the Castle is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pontefract, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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