Sit and Sketch Sundays

Pontefract Castle has been painted, drawn and recreated by artists for hundreds of years. Sit and Sketch Sunday is your chance to have a go!

Borrow some paper and paints, and have a go at sketching the things you see at the castle.
Will you focus in or go for a wide open view? The choice is up to you.
Perfect for Sunday afternoon relaxing with friends and family.

This activity is self led- head to the visitor centre to borrow art materials for the day.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

11.00-14.00

Sunday 21 September:

11.00-14.00

Location & directions

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

Directions:

This event will take place on Pontefract Castle bailey. The bailey is the big grassed area inside the castle ruins.

Contact on day:

Pontefract Castle

Telephone number:

+441977723440

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This activity takes place outside at Pontefract Castle. There are level access routes around the castle grounds, as well as to the visitor centre and toilets. There are two parking bays outside the castle gates (WF8 1QH) for blue badge holders. If these are full, please drop off passengers at the castle gates and park in the car park at WF8 2JF, a five minute walk away. For more access information please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/pontefract-castle/access-at-pontefract-castle/

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.

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