Roman Castleford Uncovered at Castleford Museum
Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1BB
Castleford was founded 2000 years ago as an important strategic Roman fort on the crossing of the River Aire. Today this Roman heritage is largely hidden. One To One Development Trust have worked with Wakefield Museums and Castles, Castleford Civic Society and Castleford Heritage Trust to create a new digital platform that brings the important Roman Castleford story to life. Explore the architecture of the Roman Bathhouse, Fort and Vicus, and discover hidden objects from the Castleford Museum collection, recreated in a digital world. Meet an AI Roman soldier or try on an AI Roman helmet. Drop-in event. Suitable for all ages. Part of the Our Heritage, Our Stories project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wakefield Council.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- 9.30am - 5pm
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 9.30am - 5pm
- Thursday 18 September:
- 9.30am - 5pm
- Friday 19 September:
- 9.30am - 5pm
- Saturday 20 September:
- 9.30am - 4pm
Location & directions
Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1BB
- Directions:
- The museum is on the top floor of Castleford Forum Library and Museum on Carlton Street in Castleford town centre. There is no parking on site, but there are numerous public car parks close by. There is lift access to the museum via the library on the ground floor. The main access is via two flights of stairs.
- Contact on day:
- Tegwen Roberts
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Castleford Museum is on the top floor of a beautiful historic Carnegie Library building in the centre of Castleford. There are local history and artwork displays in the library and museum on the first and second floors, including a Henry Moore sculpture. The museum has free children's activities available.
