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 1900s.

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.

24 August 2026 - Fri 28 August 2026

10am - 3pm

Castleford Museum

Free, no booking required

Families aged 5+

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