Medieval Master Chefs - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A medieval-style illustration of two men baking bread using a medieval bake oven.

Medieval Master Chefs

Tue 11 August 2026 - Fri 14 August 2026, 11am - 3pm

The next occurrence is Tue 11 August 2026

Pontefract Castle

Join our medieval servants as they prepare the castle for an important visit.

See how people ate, lived and worked in the Middle Ages.

Learn where food came from in the past.

Discover old recipes to try at home.

Get hands-on with crafts, games and imaginative roleplay.

There is a bookable SEND session for this event on Wednesday 12 August, 10am to 10:45am.

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

11 August 2026 - Fri 14 August 2026

11am - 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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