Sports at the Castle

Explore the past through play at Pontefract Castle! 

Try some of the sports, skills and pastimes that kept medieval people fit, fast and battle‑ready. Discover archery and falconry. There's also an early form of football and colf (yes colf! It's the forerunner of golf). 

Bring the Middle Ages to life through movement, creativity and role play.

There is a bookable SEND session for this event on Wednesday 19 August, 10am to 10:45am.

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

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.