Talk: Lives and times of eminent prisoners at Pontefract Castle   Ages 16+

Through its long and bloody past, Pontefract Castle has been the prison for some of the most important figures in history. Some such as Richard II are well known, others less so, but their stories are equally as fascinating. Join us for a talk on the life and times of these key players in history, and what events led to their being held prisoner here at the castle.

This talk is for adults (16+)

This event is also part of Our Year 2024

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

14:00-15:15

Location & directions

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QH

Directions:

This event is in the Visitor Centre at Pontefract Castle. For more information on how to reach us, please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/pontefract-castle/how-to-get-to-pontefract-castle/

Contact on day:

Pontefract Castle

Telephone number:

+441977723440

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book online

Booking contact name:

Learning Team

Booking telephone number:

+441924302700

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pontefract/pontefract-castle/volunteer-talk-lives-and-times-of-eminent-prisoners-at-pontefract-castle/e-dqdzyk

Accessibility details

The talk takes place in the Pontefract Castle Visitor Centre. The visitor centre is wheelchair accessible with level access from the main gates. There are two parking bays outside the castle gates (WF8 1QH) for blue badge holders. If these are full, please drop off passengers at the castle gates and park in the car park at WF8 2JF, a five minute walk away. For more access information please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/pontefract-castle/access-at-pontefract-castle/

Additional information

Located in the historic market town of Pontefract, from its construction in 1070 to its demise following the Civil Wars, the once-fearsome fortress of Pontefract Castle dominated Yorkshire and beyond, bearing witness to some of England’s most momentous historical events earning itself the name of the Key to the North! Today, the castle is a place of family-friendly adventure, with wide open spaces to explore and play, and fascinating ruins to investigate.

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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