$A child in medieval knight dressing up costume with a sword held aloft at Pontefract Castle$

Knight School

Tue 4 August 2026 - Fri 7 August 2026, 11am - 3pm

Brave and daring trainee knights – your castle needs you!

Design your own shields. Train like squires.

Complete noble quests and learn about medieval life through play.

There is a bookable SEND session for this event on Wednesday 5 August, 10am to 10:45am.

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

11am - 3pm

Plan your visit

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