Urban sketching: Pontefract Castle - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A person sketching in front of the Medieval Herb Garden at Pontefract Castle

Urban sketching: Pontefract Castle

Mon 17 August 2026, 1pm - 2:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Let's sketch! Pop along for an afternoon of urban sketching.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of urban sketching at the magical Pontefract Castle. Step into history and sketch around the castle site.

This session is inspired by paintings in the Picturing Pontefract Exhibition at Pontefract Museum.

Urban sketching is nothing complicated. It's just people getting together to have a go at sketching what they can see, wherever they are.

Please note: there is no tuition in this session. But, there will be pencils, paper and lots of encouragement on hand.

For adults 18+

If you would like more information about the route in advance, please email us at museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk

This event is part of the public programme for Pontefract Museum’s latest Special Exhibition, Picturing Pontefract.

17 August 2026

1pm - 2:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Free, booking required

Adults 18+

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Contact information

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

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