$The Gift Shop at Pontefract Castle with sweets, soft toys, dressing up costumes and books for sale$

Gift Shop

Make your visit to Pontefract Castle even more memorable with a stop at our gift shop. Explore a range of castle and medieval-themed gifts and souvenirs. From mugs and fridge magnets to our iconic Pontefract Cakes, we've got something for everyone.

Little ones will love our pocket money items and soft toys. History enthusiasts can browse our selection of books and prints.

There's even herbs to purchase grown right here on site (subject to the season).

Don't miss the chance to create your own siege coin for just £1! It really is the ultimate keepsake to take home.

By shopping with us, you're supporting Pontefract Castle. Thank you for helping to keep local heritage alive.

Mint your own siege coin

Soft toys

Pontefract Cakes and traditional sweets

$Pontefract Cakes and traditional sweets$

Historic prints

Mugs, magnets and tea towels

Fiction and non-fiction books

Siege coin packs

Herbs grown on site

Opening hours

1 October to 31 March: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

1 April to 30 September: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Mondays.

Artist feature: Christine Evans McHugh

The Gift Shop currently features artwork by the Christine Evans McHugh.

Christine is a local artist, based in Pontefract. She specialises in animal portraits. She also paints people.

All artworks are original pieces. They are priced between £70 and £150. Each piece will be a unique addition to your home.

They are on display and for sale now until Wednesday 30 September 2026.

$A detailed painting of an owl in the foreground and the dramatic moody ruin of Pontefract Castle in the background$

Three framed paintings, one of a close-up of a fox, one of a hare preening itself, and one of a colourful highland cow

$Five framed paintings, one of a close-up of poppies in a field, one of a young person, one of a robin in front of a wintry Pontefract Castle, one of a crow on the main path to Pontefract Castle, and one of an owl in front of the dramatic castle ruins$