Castleford Potteries - An Exhibition, A Heritage Walk and A Heritage Talk

We will be showing a selection of Castleford Pottery from the Castleford Heritage Trust collections at Queen’s Mill. This is a drop-in event and open to everyone. This will be running between 1st September and the 25th September 2025. Time: Monday-Fridays 9:30am-2:30pm Venue: The Screen Room, Queen’s Mill, Castleford, WF10 1JL

CHT Trustee, David Wilders, will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of Phillips Pottery at Queen's Mill on the 18th September between 7pm-9pm. David will be presenting his research and will share his in-depth knowledge on this vital part of Castleford's industrial heritage. This is a drop-in event.

David Pickersgill, a local historian, writer and volunteer for CHT, will be leading a Heritage Walk through Castleford, specifically looking at the history of the Castleford Potteries on the 20th September. The walk will start at 10:30am from Queen's Mill and will last approximately 2 hours. This event must be booked. This walk is relatively accessible but some uneven ground may present challenges.

Call 01977 556741 for more information or see our website: www.castlefordheritagetrust.org.uk and/or Facebook page @QueensMillCastleford

Timings & Tours

Available anytime

Location & directions

Queen's Mill, Aire Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1JL

Directions:

We are an historic flour Mill on the banks of the River Aire in Castleford. You can find us next to the Castleford Footbridge. When arriving on site head to the blue double doors and check in at our Reception desk.

Contact on day:

Jennifer Catch

Telephone number:

+441977556741

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking not required for the exhibition and talk Pre-booking is required for the Heritage Walk

Booking contact name:

Jennifer Catch

Booking telephone number:

+441977556741

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

http://www.castlefordheritagetrust.org.uk

Accessibility details

We have made our walk as accessible as possible but please note that as it goes around the town there are some uneven surfaces. For more information contact us on 01977 556741

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