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Archaeology Day - Wakefield Museums and Castles
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+
Contact information
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF