Upcoming Talks and Tours

We are looking forward to welcoming the Northern Dales branch of the Richard III Society to Pontefract Castle on Thursday20th August for a tour and talk on the history of the castle itself. Following this event we have further talks and tours planned as follows;

Sept 12th – Two tours of Sandal Castle to look at the history of the castle and the Battle of Wakefield, including recent research, which will tie in with WMDC Heritage week. Tickets are free and available from Pontefract Castle.

Sept 29th – Talk at Walton Library Wakefield, 7.30pm start titled ‘Friends and Enemies – A History of Pontefract and Sandal Castles 1070-1650. Tickets available on the door..

Nov 29th – Talk at Pontefract Castle Visitor Centre commencing at 2.00pm titled ‘The Three Sieges of Pontefract Castle’ when we will rejoined by Civil War historian David Cooke. Tickets available from the castle and are £3 each which goes to the upkeep of the castle.