Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tour

Take a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon!

Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon. See where English Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock.

We love our dungeon tours and know you will too!
Please read this information to make sure they are suitable for you and your group.

Free tickets can also be booked on the morning of the tour from the castle gift shop, subject to availability. Online tickets will not be available on the day of the tour.

Under 5s
This tour is not suitable for young children and babies (under 5s).
Children and babies cannot be carried up or down the steps due to the risk of falling.

Meeting point
Meet at the Gift Shop inside the Visitor Centre 5 minutes before your tour starts.

Footwear
This tour involves going underground using steep steps. The dungeon floor is uneven. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.

Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the tour.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1045, 1130, 1330, 1415 & 1500

Saturday 19 September:

1045, 1130, 1330, 1415 & 1500

Location & directions

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QH

Directions:

This event takes place in the grounds of Pontefract Castle. Meet at the Gift Shop inside the ​Visitor Centre 5 minutes before your ​tour starts.

Contact on day:

Pontefract Castle

Telephone number:

+441977723440

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book online via the link below.

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-museums-castles/heritage-open-days-dungeon-tour/e-gljkpm

Accessibility details

Unfortunately this tour is not accessible for blind / visually impaired visitors or wheelchair users. This is due to the low light levels, uneven ground and 44 steep historic steps down into the dungeon. Dogs and assistance animals cannot be allowed into the dungeon because of the steep steps. The conditions in the dungeon are often damp and dark. This may make the tour uncomfortable for visitors with sensory hypersensitivities. For more access information visit https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/pontefract-castle/access-information-at-pontefract-castle/ or get in touch.

Additional information

Located in the historic market town of Pontefract, from its construction in 1070 to its demise following the Civil Wars, the once-fearsome fortress of Pontefract Castle dominated Yorkshire and beyond, bearing witness to some of England’s most momentous historical events earning itself the name of the Key to the North! Today, the castle is a place of family-friendly adventure, with wide open spaces to explore and play, and fascinating ruins to investigate.

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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