Home Education: Pontefract Castle and the Norman invasion - Ages 7+
Pontefract Castle, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Delve into Pontefract Castle’s Norman past with us!
In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:
- Explore the links between Pontefract Castle’s history and the Norman invasion
- Learn about Ilbert de Lacy, the Norman knight who founded the castle
- Discover what – or who – links Ilbert with the Bayeux Tapestry
- Search for physical evidence of the Castle’s Norman roots
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
