Volunteer Talk: The Medieval Herb Garden
Pontefract Castle, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Saturday 18th April 2026 - Saturday 13th June 2026
Join Carole, one of our volunteer gardeners, as she talks about the plants in our Medieval Herb Garden.
See unusual and familiar plants in a new light.
Find out how they were used throughout history.
Discover what’s in a name, and why some of those names have changed over time.
This talk takes place outside by the herb garden and is free.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email [email protected], or call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays)
General visit and on-the-day enquiries: Contact the Pontefract Castle Gift Shop on 01977 723440 and leave a message. This number is monitored Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 4.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details on the door.
See unusual and familiar plants in a new light.
Find out how they were used throughout history.
Discover what’s in a name, and why some of those names have changed over time.
This talk takes place outside by the herb garden and is free.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email [email protected], or call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays)
General visit and on-the-day enquiries: Contact the Pontefract Castle Gift Shop on 01977 723440 and leave a message. This number is monitored Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 4.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details on the door.
