Witches and Wizards (SEND session) - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A group of children in Halloween dress stood outside on the bailey at Pontefract Castle. Two staff member dressed as witches stand posed behind them.

Witches and Wizards (SEND session)

Wed 28 October 2026, 10am - 10:45am

Pontefract Castle

Join us for our fun family ‘Witches and Wizards’ week at Pontefract Castle.

Take part in witchy outdoor activities, learn to make magical potions, and make fun themed crafts. 

Meet at the bandstand on the bailey from 10am where the magic will begin. 

Dressing up not required, but always encouraged!

It'll be spooktacular!

This is an SEND session. SEND families are welcome at all of our sessions. We also run bookable SEND sessions for families preferring a more relaxed atmosphere with fewer people.

The activities are still free, but booking is required to manage numbers.

There are drop-in versions of this event Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 October, 11am to 3pm.

October half term at Pontefract Castle

We have lots of extra fantastic low- and no-cost events at Pontefract Castle this October half term. Join us for a spectacularly spooky selection:

28 October 2026

10am - 10:45am

Pontefract Castle

Free, booking required for SEND sessions

SEND Families

Book SEND Witches and Wizards Plan your visit

Contact information

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

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