Time travellers: Market days - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A mini market stall made out of paper in front of a display about Castleford Market

Time travellers: Market days

Mon 24 August 2026 - Fri 28 August 2026, 10am - 3pm

The next occurrence is Mon 24 August 2026

Castleford Museum

Discover the magic of the old Castleford Market. Travel back in time to the 1980s.

Make a mini market stall complete with tiny items. Practice your selling and haggling skills!

*Friday 28 August: SEND session: SEND families are welcome at all of our events. We also run dedicated SEND-friendly sessions at Castleford Museum on Fridays in the school holidays. These sessions will have a more relaxed atmosphere.

Travel through time at Castleford Museum these summer holidays! We'll be exploring a different era of history each week. All activities free and no booking required.

Summer holidays guide

There's so much happening across our sites these summer holidays! Most of our activities are no-cost or low-cost. Plan your adventures with our handy guide to the summer holidays.

24 August 2026 - Fri 28 August 2026

10am - 3pm

Castleford Museum

Free, no booking required

Families aged 5+

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