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Castle · Wakefield · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Pontefract Castle in Wakefield

Pontefract Castle is a castle in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This place has a story in the app. Within 60 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Pontefract Castle in Wakefield

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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Story · Pontefract Castle

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You're standing at Pontefract Castle, or at least what's left of it. People used to call it Pomfret. It sits on a rock on the east side of town, above All Saints' Church. Have a look around. You'll see chunks of wall, foundations and a mound. Hard to believe, but this must once have been one of the most impressive castles in Yorkshire.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 · Sat-Sun 09:30-16:30
Wheelchair: Partly accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Pontefract Castle open?

Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 · Sat-Sun 09:30-16:30 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Pontefract Castle wheelchair accessible?

Partly: according to OpenStreetMap it is only partly wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 60 m.

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