Sports at the Castle (SEND session)
Pontefract Castle, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Explore the past through play at Pontefract Castle!
Try some of the sports, skills and pastimes that kept medieval people fit, fast and battle‑ready. Discover archery and falconry. There's also an early form of football and colf (yes colf! It's the forerunner of golf).
Bring the Middle Ages to life through movement, creativity and role play.
This is an SEND session. SEND families are welcome at all of our sessions. We also run bookable SEND sessions for families preferring a more relaxed atmosphere with fewer people. The activities are still free, but booking is required to manage numbers.
There are drop-in versions of this event Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 August, 11am to 3pm.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Try some of the sports, skills and pastimes that kept medieval people fit, fast and battle‑ready. Discover archery and falconry. There's also an early form of football and colf (yes colf! It's the forerunner of golf).
Bring the Middle Ages to life through movement, creativity and role play.
This is an SEND session. SEND families are welcome at all of our sessions. We also run bookable SEND sessions for families preferring a more relaxed atmosphere with fewer people. The activities are still free, but booking is required to manage numbers.
There are drop-in versions of this event Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 August, 11am to 3pm.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
