Dispelling animal myths (6+) - Wakefield Museums and Castles

Changes to vehicle access

From 28 Aug to 27 Nov 2026 there will be no vehicle access up to the main entrance at Pontefract Castle. Our free car park behind the castle will remain open. For more information, see 'Changes to vehicle access' on the plan your visit page.

A toad sitting on an orange pumpkin.

Dispelling animal myths (6+)

Thu 29 October 2026, 10am - 2:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Sessions available:

  • SEND session - Thursday 29 October, 10:00am to 10:45am

  • Ages 6+ - Thursday 29 October, 11:30am to 12:30pm

  • Ages 6+ - Thursday 29 October, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Meet Louise from Loulabelle’s jungle to discover fantastic facts about amazing creatures!

Louise will dispel myths you may have heard and provide hands-on opportunities to meet a selection of her animals.

*10:00am is an SEND session: SEND families are welcome at all our sessions. We also run SEND sessions for people who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere and fewer participants.

This event will take place in the Activity Zone at Pontefract Castle.

October half term at Pontefract Castle

We have lots of extra fantastic low- and no-cost events at Pontefract Castle this October half term. Join us for a spectacularly spooky selection:


29 October 2026

10am - 2:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Activity Zone

£3 per child, accompanying adults free. Booking required

Ages 6+

Book Dispelling animal myths Plan your visit

Contact information

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF

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