Archaeology Day - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A child looking at a stone through a magnifying glass

Archaeology Day

Sat 25 July 2026, 11am - 2pm

Pontefract Castle

Get hands-on with history with a day of activities all about archaeology. Pontefract's Young Archaeologists Club will be joining us at Pontefract Castle. They'll help you understand how archaeologists work and the jobs they do.

Meet archaeologists. Get stuck in with demonstrations and activities. Discover more about the archaeology of Pontefract Castle. Handle real objects from archaeological digs!

Part of the Festival of Archaeology.

25 July 2026

11am - 2pm

Pontefract Castle

Free, no booking required

Families aged 5+

Plan your visit

Contact information

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

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