Walk and Write: Pontefract (18+)
Pontefract Museum, Pontefract, WF8 1BA
Saturday 8th August 2026
Get creative and discover a new side to Pontefract! Join us for a welcoming poetry workshop and walk. We're celebrating our latest exhibition Picturing Pontefract.
Join Pontefract Museum and Lindsey Marie from Black Horse Poets Society for a poetry walk around Pontefract.
We’ll start at the museum with a brief introduction. We'll then head out on a walk around some of the places featured in the exhibition. At each stop you’ll be given creative prompts and encouragement to develop your own poetry and ideas. The walk will end back at Pontefract Museum. You’ll have the chance to share what you have written or listen to other people’s work.
If you’ve ever wanted to get creative with words, but not sure where to start, then this could be the workshop for you!
This workshop is for adults 18+. There is also a separate workshop for families with children aged 10+.
Comments from our last Walk and Write Poetry Workshop:
“Really interesting mix of history and creativity. Hosts were both really knowledgeable and inspiring. Very enjoyable morning that will lead to more creativity! Thank you both so much.”
“Just wanted to say thanks again to you and Lindsey for putting on such a great event :) it has re-awakened the poet inside me!”
Accessibility
The walk will take place in a small loop around centre of Pontefract. Most of the route is level and we will be following pavements. Please be aware that paths and pavements can be uneven in places, with some cobbled street surfaces. There is no seating available on this walk. The walk will take place outside. Please be prepared and dress for the weather. Bring any water or food you may need.
If you have any questions around accessibility please get in touch at [email protected]
This workshop is part of the public programme for Pontefract Museum’s latest Special Exhibition, Picturing Pontefract. Explore the town through the eyes of artists, craftspeople and map makers. Discover different views: past and present, lifelike and imagined.
Black Horse Poets: Founded in 1998, the Black Horse Poets are a staple of the creative community in Wakefield. They have a variety of creative writers on all levels. They meet twice a month at the Red Shed in Wakefield for both Poetry and Prose meetings. They always welcome new members. Please visit their Facebook page for further information. Or, contact Secretary Colin Hollis at [email protected]
Lindsey Marie: Lindsey is a fiction novelist, poet, and sketch artist. She has had work published in poetry anthologies, magazines and online. She has published one novel, 'Blackwood'. Her most recent project, ‘The Errs That Bind Us’, is a poetry and sketch work collection. It was recently displayed at the Mental Health Museum and is now available on her website. You can also check out some of her work with Wakefield Museums and Castles, Wakefield Libraries and Poetry for Mental Health anthologies. Visit lmariewrites.weebly.com
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
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.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details on the door.
Join Pontefract Museum and Lindsey Marie from Black Horse Poets Society for a poetry walk around Pontefract.
We’ll start at the museum with a brief introduction. We'll then head out on a walk around some of the places featured in the exhibition. At each stop you’ll be given creative prompts and encouragement to develop your own poetry and ideas. The walk will end back at Pontefract Museum. You’ll have the chance to share what you have written or listen to other people’s work.
If you’ve ever wanted to get creative with words, but not sure where to start, then this could be the workshop for you!
This workshop is for adults 18+. There is also a separate workshop for families with children aged 10+.
Comments from our last Walk and Write Poetry Workshop:
“Really interesting mix of history and creativity. Hosts were both really knowledgeable and inspiring. Very enjoyable morning that will lead to more creativity! Thank you both so much.”
“Just wanted to say thanks again to you and Lindsey for putting on such a great event :) it has re-awakened the poet inside me!”
Accessibility
The walk will take place in a small loop around centre of Pontefract. Most of the route is level and we will be following pavements. Please be aware that paths and pavements can be uneven in places, with some cobbled street surfaces. There is no seating available on this walk. The walk will take place outside. Please be prepared and dress for the weather. Bring any water or food you may need.
If you have any questions around accessibility please get in touch at [email protected]
This workshop is part of the public programme for Pontefract Museum’s latest Special Exhibition, Picturing Pontefract. Explore the town through the eyes of artists, craftspeople and map makers. Discover different views: past and present, lifelike and imagined.
Black Horse Poets: Founded in 1998, the Black Horse Poets are a staple of the creative community in Wakefield. They have a variety of creative writers on all levels. They meet twice a month at the Red Shed in Wakefield for both Poetry and Prose meetings. They always welcome new members. Please visit their Facebook page for further information. Or, contact Secretary Colin Hollis at [email protected]
Lindsey Marie: Lindsey is a fiction novelist, poet, and sketch artist. She has had work published in poetry anthologies, magazines and online. She has published one novel, 'Blackwood'. Her most recent project, ‘The Errs That Bind Us’, is a poetry and sketch work collection. It was recently displayed at the Mental Health Museum and is now available on her website. You can also check out some of her work with Wakefield Museums and Castles, Wakefield Libraries and Poetry for Mental Health anthologies. Visit lmariewrites.weebly.com
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
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.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details on the door.
