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Witches and Wizards Week - Wakefield Museums and Castles
Witches and Wizards Week
Wed 28 October 2026 - Sat 31 October 2026, 11am - 3pm
The next occurrence is Wed 28 October 2026
Pontefract Castle
It's the return of our frighteningly popular October half term Witches and Wizards week at Pontefract Castle!
Take part in witchy outdoor activities. Learn to mix magical potions. Magic up fun themed crafts.
Join our resident witches on the bandstand for potions demonstrations! Sessions at 11:15, 12:15 and 14:00.
Dressing up not required, but always encouraged!
It'll be spooktacular!
Free and no booking required.
SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) sessions
There is also a relaxed SEND version of the Witches and Wizards activities at 10am on Wednesday 28 October. The SEND session needs to be booked in advance.
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:
Dispelling animal myths - Thursday 29 October
Finding my roots - Friday 30 October
Meet the author: Gail Powell - Saturday 31 October
28 October 2026 - Sat 31 October 2026
11am - 3pm
Pontefract Castle
Free, no booking required
Families with children aged 3+
Contact information
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF