$Bats flying out of the sallyport gate at Pontefract Castle$

Bat walk at the Castle (16+)

Thu 10 September 2026, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join West Yorkshire Bat Group for a very special Pontefract Castle bat walk.

Use bat detectors to hear echolocation sounds. Discover our magical castle site by twilight.

Learn why these wonderful winged creatures call the castle home.

For ages 16+ only.

7:30pm - 8:30pm

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