Cooking up history - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A replica medieval style bake oven with logs on fire at Pontefract Castle

Cooking up history

Wed 12 August 2026, 10am - 3pm

Pontefract Castle

See our replica medieval bread oven in action as part of Medieval Master Chefs week!

Join our team as they make and bake medieval recipes. Enjoy the more pleasant smells and sights from the Middle Ages.

Free medieval-themed family activities at Pontefract Castle for the summer holidays.

12 August 2026

10am - 3pm

Pontefract Castle

Free, no booking required

Families

Plan your visit

Contact information

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

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